Date: 04/10/2011

Work on the world's largest solar bridge formally begins today as the first of more than 4,400 solar panels are installed above the new Blackfriars station platform.

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Blackfriars station to host London's largest solar array when it opens next year

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Thameslink trains formed by dual voltage class 319 units pass at Blackfriars station in July 2005. A St Albans service is running into platform 5 off Blackfriars Bridge, while a through train for Sutton is standing at 4. The reopened (1988) north-south route via Snow Hill Tunnel and the Metropolitan widened lines continues behind the camera. The buildings forming the backdrop all stand on the other side of the River Thames.
Location: Blackfriars
Company: London, Chatham and Dover Railway
23/07/2005 John Furnevel

Looking south across the Thames from Blackfriars station in July 2005. Thameslink trains are about to pass at the through platforms on the right, while a Southeastern service has recenty departed from one of the east side bays. A proposal to rebuild Blackfriars station, including extending the platforms out over the Thames, is currently at the planning stage.
Location: Blackfriars
Company: London, Chatham and Dover Railway
23/07/2005 John Furnevel

View north across the Thames towards Blackfriars, showing the piers of the old LC&DR bridge which are to have part of the redesigned Blackfriars station built on them. Blackfriars Underground station has been closed to allow the reconstruction work to be carried out and will reopen in September 2011. On completion the station will be able to accommodate 12-car trains and will have an additional entrance created allowing pedestrian access to the station from the south bank of the river.
Location: Blackfriars
Company: London, Chatham and Dover Railway
23/08/2009 Alistair MacKenzie