The south curve (used by the District Line) was relocated
outside of the original triangle. The old south curve was abandoned
and its remains can still be seen from Aldgate station.
This photo was taken from the southern end of the
platforms at Aldgate station. A (moving) District Line train
is visible on the right hand side on the new alignment. The old tunnel ran parallel
to it, in between the train and the track next to the platform
visible here - however, all attempts to take a photo that clearly showed it,
failed miserably. The stairs visible in the middle-right of the photo, lead down to where the track used
to be.
(photo: 2002)
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The old Aldgate East station was demolished and its
platform space used for the new tracks. All that is except for
the extra space set back for the staircase on the eastbound platform.
This is the view from a passing train.
(photo: 2002)
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2006 view from track level.
Photo: Simon Emmett. ©2006
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The remains of the eastbound platform again.
(photo: 2009)
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The track level had to be lowered by 7 feet to allow
the new Aldgate East station to have sub-surface ticket halls.
The excavation for this was carried out while trains were still
running; the existing line was suspended on wooden trestles until
the new track had been laid underneath.
The heavy-duty eye-bolts that the wire cables holding
the wooden trestles were attached to, are still in situ in the
ceiling of Aldgate East station. Some are visible at the top
of this photo - it is very very hard to believe that these were strong enough to hold two tracks plus trains!
(photo: 2002)
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The site of the station building, awaiting redevelopment.
(photo: 2009)
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