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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2015 20:42:07 GMT
There have been numerous times where I have come from Heathrow on the Picc and soon as my train enters the platform, a District line train pulls out. That means I have to wait 12 minutes for another train. This is very inconvenient for me because I am often in a rush to get to places. Not only that for example, tourists coming from Heathrow will often find this also very irritating. This happens 7 days a week.
What really annoyed me earlier was that I was coming off a British Rail train from Twyford to Ealing Broadway and I saw that a District line S7 pulling out so I asked the station assistant when the next District line train is and he replied "20 mins". So I just got on the Central line. I know this was on a Sunday but still it is annoying.
I am starting to get very fed up with this and so do others!
The frequency should be increased!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2015 20:56:01 GMT
The frequency should be increased! , but there've been quite a few problems. Ealing broadway is due to get 8 trains per hour in the peak, although I don't know that you should expect significant improvements on Sundays - or any. Apart from that, unless you are volunteering to perform the requisite sorcery, I'm afraid there's nothing doing. But as you rightly observe, Ealing Broadway is also served by the Central line. Also, Ealing Common is served by the Picc, Acton Town by the Picc and stations between Turnham Green and Hammersmith are additionally served by trains ex Richmond. However, the timetabled service is 6 tph from Ealing on Sundays - or one train every ten minutes. Unless you were travelling at the most extreme ends of the day, it sounds like a train's gone missing somewhere. |
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Post by spsmiler on Jun 21, 2015 21:34:43 GMT
If there is not enough capacity to send the trains through central London there is always the option of emulating today's services (Sun 21st June 2015)... use High Street Kensington as a terminus. The two District Line platforms are not over-taxed.
If capacity at Earls Court is the issue then I can think of solutions for this too.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2015 21:36:04 GMT
Ooooh I forgot there were engineering works on the District this weekend. Sorry. That's probably the cause of the 20 minute service - not a missing train at all. Do excuse me.
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Post by Dstock7080 on Jun 21, 2015 21:38:49 GMT
However, the timetabled service is 6 tph from Ealing on Sundays - or one train every ten minutes. Unless you were travelling at the most extreme ends of the day, it sounds like a train's gone missing somewhere. Or because of the engineering works this weekend, the scheduled service was reduced to operate every 20mins. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2015 21:43:14 GMT
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Post by rincew1nd on Jun 21, 2015 22:12:35 GMT
This is very inconvenient for me because I am often in a rush to get to places. Have you considered allowing more time for your journey? Then, if you get a shorter connection you arrive earlier than expected and have time for a swift gin! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2015 22:32:58 GMT
Come October the District won't be serving Ealing Broadway for a week whilst the points are renewed at Hanger Lane Junction.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2015 22:34:38 GMT
Come October the District won't be serving Ealing Broadway for a week whilst the points are renewed at Hanger Lane Junction. What will be done with the Ealing trains? Will they reverse at Ealing Common? Acton Town? |
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Post by jetblast787 on Jun 21, 2015 23:09:09 GMT
Come October the District won't be serving Ealing Broadway for a week whilst the points are renewed at Hanger Lane Junction. Interesting, I haven't heard of this. It also isn't in the public six month closure document, is there any more info? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2015 23:18:03 GMT
No idea what is happening in regards of how the trains will be running.
It's definitely happening one weekend the points are being plain lined so only the Picc will be running past towards North Ealing, then the following weekend the points will be installed with at least a couple of panels like a Lego set for ease of installation. This will also include removing the spring toggle points and installing a full set of power points.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2015 23:28:35 GMT
Come October the District won't be serving Ealing Broadway for a week whilst the points are renewed at Hanger Lane Junction. What will be done with the Ealing trains? Will they reverse at Ealing Common? Acton Town? On previous occasions trains were reversed via Ealing Common Depot at Ealing Common between the through Picc service. I guess the same will happen again. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2015 23:28:37 GMT
This will also include removing the spring toggle points and installing a full set of power points. What are the advantages of power points at Hanger Lane Jcn? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2015 1:56:04 GMT
It's now a requirement if a area is being renewed
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2015 2:59:28 GMT
I see, thanks for all the info! |
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Post by paulsw2 on Jun 22, 2015 6:15:11 GMT
There have been numerous times where I have come from Heathrow on the Picc and soon as my train enters the platform, a District line train pulls out. That means I have to wait 12 minutes for another train. This is very inconvenient for me because I am often in a rush to get to places. Not only that for example, tourists coming from Heathrow will often find this also very irritating. This happens 7 days a week. What really annoyed me earlier was that I was coming off a British Rail train from Twyford to Ealing Broadway and I saw that a District line S7 pulling out so I asked the station assistant when the next District line train is and he replied "20 mins". So I just got on the Central line. I know this was on a Sunday but still it is annoying. I am starting to get very fed up with this and so do others! The frequency should be increased! when engineering work is taking place all trains are affected |
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Post by jetblast787 on Jun 22, 2015 7:57:23 GMT
This will also include removing the spring toggle points and installing a full set of power points. What are the advantages of power points at Hanger Lane Jcn? As districtsom mentioned, it's a requirement for any renewal plus it makes the points easier to maintain and are more reliable. I'm guessing they'll be surelock units? |
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Post by Dstock7080 on Jun 22, 2015 9:04:28 GMT
Come October the District won't be serving Ealing Broadway for a week whilst the points are renewed at Hanger Lane Junction. What will be done with the Ealing trains? Will they reverse at Ealing Common? Acton Town? Interesting, I haven't heard of this. It also isn't in the public six month closure document, is there any more info? From Sat 24 Oct-Sun 1 Nov, no District Line service Turnham Green-Ealing Broadway except for depot movements into/out Ealing Common. TTN106/15 refers. Mon 26 Oct-Fri 30 Oct Piccadilly Line alterations due to District Line works. Sat 31 Oct-Sun 1 Nov Piccadilly Line suspended Acton Town-Uxbridge. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2015 9:27:34 GMT
What are the advantages of power points at Hanger Lane Jcn? As districtsom mentioned, it's a requirement for any renewal plus it makes the points easier to maintain and are more reliable. I'm guessing they'll be surelock units? You guess correctly and it will be the 4ft variant |
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