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London Bridge Area Signalling Centre

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London Bridge Signalbox (geograph 5590888)
London Bridge Signalbox (geograph 5590888)

London Bridge Area Signalling Centre (ASC) was a signalling centre on the Kent Route of Network Rail, principally covering the line from London (Charing Cross, Cannon Street and London Bridge) to Kent and Sussex route areas of Network Rail. The signalling centre was opened in 1974, and closed in 2020.

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London Bridge Area Signalling Centre
Crucifix Lane, London Borough (London Borough of Southwark)

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Crucifix Lane

Crucifix Lane
SE1 3JW London, Borough (London Borough of Southwark)
England, United Kingdom
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London Bridge Signalbox (geograph 5590888)
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List of local nature reserves in Greater London

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