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London bus
stations don't often merit an article about architecture in broadsheet
newspapers, but the newly opened one in Vauxhall did. Designed
by Arup, some say it resembles a ski slope [left], while the
architects say it echo the swoops of the London underground
network. Regardless it is an impressive building - a long
ribbon of steel [above left] with unusual building structures [top
right], safe walkways [above right] and good signage [below
left]. It is the second busiest London bus station (after
Victoria) and is served by 2000 buses a day including artics from London
Central [below centre] and ever expanding Travel London [below
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| All photos taken in May
2005. Click to enlarge |
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| Photo
Facts (top to bottom) |
 | London Central PVL416 (LX54GZV), a
Plaxton bodied Volvo B7TL |
| London Central MAL54 (BL52OBM), a
Mercedez Citaro artic |
| Travel
London TA32 (Y32WWB), an Alexander bodied Dennis Trident |
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| Links |
| Arup |
| The Guardian architecture article |
| Street Management from TfL |
| The incomparable Woolybus website is
now back for business. Unsure of a fleet number or a
registration ? - this is the website for you .. |
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