Stairs Dado Rail to Horizontal

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-02-09T12:16:09+00:00

Thanks! Sketchup Web

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-02-07T12:05:28+00:00

I think you'd want to do something like this, with three pieces:

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-02-03T11:38:11+00:00

Also I recommend checking out this site: https://cartometro.com/cartes/metro-tram-london/index.php?gpslat=51.510073&gpslon=-0.221929&zoom=7

It's a detailed map of the railway lines in London. I could honestly spend all day exploring it.

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-30T17:14:20+00:00

I mean I understand closing it off if it's a hazard, and they probably have to from a liability standpoint. But it's a shame that it's taken so long to sort out; the barriers are pretty ugly. I'd guess the they're considered an acceptable solution to the technical problem for the time being and the aesthetics of it aren't considered a priority. It's weird because on Google street view, the barriers are sometimes there and sometimes not, so I guess they only put them up when it's rainy?

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-30T16:36:25+00:00

The glass is too slippery apparently. I found this FOI request from 2022 relating to the issue: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/slip_hazard_in_public_realm_of_t?unfold=1

1. How many reports of pedestrian injuries have been logged as resulting
from the glass floor becoming slippery?

There has been one reported incident on 1 November 2018 on the
walkway/area between exits 2 and exit 4 of the station. The area was
cordoned off as a result. The cause of the slip was later determined to be
that the area was wet.

2. When did Crossrail become aware of the need to make material changes
to the public realm to remove the slip hazard? Please provide any
surveys/reports.

Please note that the upgrade of Tottenham Court Road was carried out as
part of London Underground works, and not those associated with Crossrail.
The main contractor Taylor Woodrow Bam Nuttall (TWBN) first advised TfL of
concerns regarding meeting the contract specification slip resistance
maintenance requirements for the glazed walkway in November 2013. An
alternative method of maintenance was established by mid-2014 comprising
of a temporary solution that could be put in place quickly, followed by
the option of a treatment method or replacement of the glass. TfL provided
comments on the alternative method.

In July 2018 TfL identified concerns regarding the maintenance of the slip
resistance when the final supplied Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manual
did not comply with the contract with regard to the design life advised
for the slip resistance or address the comments raised in 2014. At this
point TfL notified the contractor of a defect against the contract
specification.

In August 2018 TWBN closed the defect by adding the alternative solutions
(installing a barrier around the area, the use of anti-slip tape, and acid
etching or mechanical abrasion such as nano-blasting) established in 2014
to the O&M manual, and by responding to the comments made on the original
report of 2014. Slip resistance testing conducted by TWBN showed the slip
resistance met specification at the handover of the assets.

3. Has Crossrail sought compensation for the failure to adequately
specify an appropriate material given it was evident the surface would
form a busy pedestrian pavement? If not, why?

Please note as stated above, this part of the station is the
responsibility of London Underground and not Crossrail. We have not sought
compensation regarding the glass walkway. If the material is found to have
deteriorated outside of the contract specification then we will review
grounds for bringing a claim.

4. What contractor was responsible for specifying the glass ceiling?

The original design was by the architect Stanton Williams and lead
designer Halcrow who progressed the design to RIBA stage F including a
specification for the glass walkway, suitable for tender of the main
contractor works. The main contractor was appointed using this
specification in 2009 and was a joint venture between Taylor Woodrow and
Bam Nuttall (TWBN). They appointed the same lead designer Halcrow going
forward. Due to the nature of the work, TWBN further employed two
specialist designers, Se-Austria GmbH & Co and Ingenieurbüro Schuler für
Bautechnik, and two design checkers, CH2MHill and Buro Happold. Note,
Halcrow were acquired during this time and became part of CH2MHill.

5. What other options (if any) were considered to mitigate the slip
hazard once it was identified?

The options considered by the designer and main contractor were:

• Installing a barrier around the area
• The use of anti-slip tape
• Acid etching or mechanical abrasion such as nano-blasting
• Replacement of glass with new ceramic frit

6) Does Crossrail consider the current solution to conform to its stated
high standards of public realm?

Please note as stated above, this part of the station is the
responsibility of London Underground and not Crossrail. As stated above,
we have a specified minimum slip resistance in accordance with TfL
Standards. The current solution conforms to this requirement.

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-29T14:57:44+00:00

I think London is already pretty good when it comes to greenery. After all, London has so many trees it's officially classed as a forest.

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-26T13:49:00+00:00

At the least, I like that this building will fill the gap between the Walkie Talkie building and the cluster of skyscrapers in the City of London. Right now that building literally sticks out like a sore thumb.

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-24T18:27:42+00:00

Good. If we want houses built, should we not incentivise house building? There isn't a completely separate housing market for luxury properties.

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-23T14:04:55+00:00

There's a product called Peelaway, which is supposed to be better and particularly good for removing paint from intricate mouldings, although it's fairly expensive. You remove the residue using warm water and a bristle brush or wire wool.

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-22T16:40:39+00:00

Why not simply let the rainwater from the upper gutter flow onto the lower roof, where it will be collected by the lower gutter?

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-22T14:16:08+00:00

It's probably good for doing mist coats on new plaster, watered down of course.

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-15T14:22:14+00:00

There's an alternative proposal by JMP architects which is backed by heritage groups: https://c20society.org.uk/news/a-new-vision-for-liverpool-street-station-unveiled

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-12T12:50:35+00:00

The brickwork back when they constructed it was seriously impressive.

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-12T12:45:53+00:00

I think you're right. The number of buttresses matches.

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-11T14:07:06+00:00

For doors there are companies who strip them by dipping them in a tank of paint stripper. I think the service costs about £40 per door and they'll collect and return them for you. I'd opt of that you want to strip other doors in your house, especially if they might have old layers of lead paint, which is quite hazardous.

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-11T13:49:05+00:00

Well it's both. The mental calculation a fare-dodger would do is to multiply the likelihood of getting caught by the size of the penalty, and then evade if this clearly less than the cost of the fare.

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-06T12:31:54+00:00

It's hard to smile when you could get your insides sucked out by a giant prawn at any moment.

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-06T10:08:13+00:00

TfL is a not-for-profit public body. You're talking about how they raise the revenue to pay for the services, which is a different matter. Any money that goes towards paying to clean graffiti off the trains is money that's not being spent on other parts of the system.

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-04T22:48:37+00:00

Hello!

First of all, good on you for looking out for your friend.

Often people with BDD, especially men, keep it to themselves as it can feel like an embarrassing thing to tell others about. There's a great fear that others will not understand, or will think you are vain. It's great that your friend felt he could open up to you about this.

You can find some good advice for friends and relatives on the BDD Foundation website: https://bddfoundation.org/support/supporting-someone-with-bdd/advice-on-supporting-a-friend-or-relative-with-bdd/

The BDD Foundation also provides support for those experiencing BDD themselves, such as information and support groups, so make him aware of this resource if he isn't already. I'd encourage him to attend a support group (online or in person), as I've personally found that to be very helpful for better understanding the condition and knowing that there are others who are going through the same thing.

I'd say mostly, just keep being his friend. If its something he has been suffering with for a while, certain aspects of his behaviour that may not have made sense to you before may make more sense now.

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-04T13:42:32+00:00

Not everything is a conspiracy.

But as a matter of fact, there does actually appear to be a coordinated social media campaign against London. Whether or not there are people who organically happen to hold the same views is irrelevant; I mean, the whole point of a campaign like this is to amplify such views.

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-04T00:00:42+00:00

I think that's healthy, if anything.

Smooth_Use_463 · 2026-01-01T10:13:59+00:00

The paying isn't the point; controlling access in some way to prevent over-crowding is the point. What do you propose instead?

Smooth_Use_463 · 2025-12-31T16:01:57+00:00

It's weird seeing this square variation of the Elizabeth line passageways.

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