John Lewis is currently building its biggest store outside London, due to open in 2014 as the focal point of the New Street Station redevelopment.

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The latest tram line would operate from the existing Midland Metro line terminus at Snow Hill and run between New Street Station, the ICC, Brindley Place and Five Ways.

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Take the New Haven Metro North line from Grand Central Station to New Haven State Street Station, about an hour and 45 minute trip.

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People travelling from Moor Street station and pedestrians on Smallbrook Queensway are now able to reach the new concourse via the new Moor Street pedestrian walkway, which links the east side of the station to the new entrance on Stephenson Street.

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Since the days of Thomas Edison and his New York City Pearl Street Station, the first central plant to produce commercial electricity, economists and policymakers have considered growth in electricity demand a core economic bellwether.

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An attempt to block plans for a new police station at Green Street has been defeated by Jersey States members.

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Some notable additions include a large modern bird-feeder, a new viewing station that overlooks West 26th Street and a flat, grassy expanse, ideal for sunbathing, reading a book, picnicking and people watching.

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The route of the Fleet continues north, through Ray Street and its telltale drain, and up towards the gleaming new Kings Cross rail station.

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The station revamp has added a new booking office on Dalmarnock Road to replace the old facility on Swanston Street.

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