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Post by knap on Aug 12, 2010 10:38:28 GMT
I think I will miss getting a seat, I don't want to have to stand for longer than I have to. I know the reasons why there are fewer seats and I am prepared to reserve my final judgment until I actual travel on them regularly.
I will enjoy using new trains, but think I may not like the more openness compared to the current A stock.
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Post by knap on Aug 9, 2010 12:13:51 GMT
TFL web site has note about strike and states they hope to run a full service
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Post by knap on Jul 21, 2010 14:47:23 GMT
Taking account the inaccurate information being provided to passengers, who should we complain to?
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Post by knap on Jul 21, 2010 9:32:41 GMT
Nothing mentioned on the travel alerts of TFL web site concerning how lines are running, just says minor disruption.
So if TFL knew there was to be a strike, perhaps they should have warned the passengers and not just rely on a white board at a station and P A and platform staff trying to explain to passengers what is happening, or not as the case may be.
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Post by knap on Jul 20, 2010 19:24:39 GMT
I noticed the other night the indicator board above the stairs leading to platform 1 and 2 is not there. Has this recently disappeared or has it been gone for quite some time?
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Post by knap on Jul 13, 2010 11:52:52 GMT
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Post by knap on Jul 12, 2010 19:58:03 GMT
I do remember in the 1980s seeing class 47s go through Amersham.
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Post by knap on Jul 12, 2010 9:56:41 GMT
Obviously Chiltern run their trains between Harrow and Amersham and there are trains delivering new stock which are not LU trains. But if needed, could a Wrexham & Shropshire use the Met to gain access to Aylesbury? I am thinking of an occasion when their usual line through Wycombe may be blocked and wondered that if they needed to divert via Aylesbury / Princess Risborough or get to the depot at Aylesbury, would they be allowed over the Met stretch of line?
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Post by knap on May 12, 2010 8:47:32 GMT
When I arrived at Amersham at about 18:30 there were a few staff in orange on the platforms and two emergency vehicles outside the station. I hope nothing serious had happened.
However, seeing two vehicles outside, I then wondered where they had come from and where they are based. Coming to Amersham right on the edge of the network could have been a long journey.
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Post by knap on Feb 25, 2010 15:27:41 GMT
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Post by knap on Jan 7, 2010 16:14:00 GMT
With the current bad weather, is it possible to see how the S stock copes with any wrong kind of snow or freezing condtions? I assume often in such bad weather it is not known how equipment will react, but is there a chance for the S stock to be tested somewhere in such bad conditions to allow for any necessary planning / changes in the future when they are in service?
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Post by knap on Jan 7, 2010 12:26:43 GMT
Just want to say thanks to all the staff who got my wife and me home to Amersham last night. She came down from Leeds arrivnjg Kings Cross at 9:15, so I was a bit worried about getting home with threats of snow and ice and reports that trains south of the river were stopping early, but the Met was fine, a great effort
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Post by knap on Oct 29, 2009 11:33:25 GMT
The local press are reporting that work on the new bridge at Amersham station has stopped. Certainly nothing seems to have happened there lately. The press say TFL have cancelled a lot of step free access projects.
All a bit of a nuisance leaving the station frontage as it is. Anyone know any more? Are other projects on the Met line also cancelled?
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Post by knap on May 20, 2009 14:57:35 GMT
Just wondered, if there is room, why can't ramps up to and down from the bridge be used instead of lifts? This may be cheaper than lifts and need less maintenance
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Post by knap on May 15, 2009 11:05:41 GMT
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Post by knap on May 14, 2009 12:33:09 GMT
The images seem a bit overpowering for the station
An area of the forecourt of the station has been fenced off, are they going to be starting work soon, or is this for something else?
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Post by knap on Nov 20, 2008 14:54:12 GMT
I need to travel home late this Friday evening, so checked the times of the last Metropolitan services to Amersham. It would appear the last train is a through service to Chesham leaving Baker Street at 12:25
Is there any reason, operational or otherwise, why the last service is a through train to Chesham? I am just curious since apart from peak hours, the Chesham service is a shuttle and so I wondered why the last was a through service
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Post by knap on Oct 5, 2008 11:11:25 GMT
Do you honestly think we would introduce a feature of this type without properly testing it? Can you, hand on your heart, say that when you typed that you thought there may be a risk that we have created a dangerous area where customers could get injured or killed? Obviously not, but I thought my question very reasonable and would have expected a better response. I still do not know how this area of the train moves around on curves and how noisy it is? Let me tell you why I asked about movement etc. I am registered blind and I want to know if I find myself standing in this area, how safe will I feel if it moves around and will I be able to hear the announcements?
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Post by knap on Oct 3, 2008 12:00:23 GMT
I went along last night. It was quite busy. I had a few bags with me as I often do when going to work, so as it was busy, it was quite a good test. To be honest, I am not happy at the reduced number of seats. All the people standing made it difficult to spot something to hang onto. I don't think I will enjoy having to stand for a long time on the run out to Harrow and beyond. With the A stock, if you can't hang onto something, you can lean against the side or backs of seats, this option did not seem possible on the new trains. I am concerned about swaying or falling into those people sitting at the site. The lack of parcel shelves above the seats is a worry, I know you can put stuff beneath the seats, but I feel this will worry me as it is easier for someone to pinch from behind / side etc unless you hang onto your bag. Also, is it not easier to forget something under a seat, causing security alerts?
I have not been on a bendy bus, but who does the connection between the cars movie going around sharp curves, such as Baker Street? Is it safe to stand there? With all the moving parts, how swell sealed are the connections between the cars, will there be draughts or noise from the area?
I like the display system, very easy to read. I like the announcements. I hope both systems will be used consistently. On other lines / trains services (Chiltern etc) they are not always used which can cause worry about if you are on the right train. With Met trains going to several different places from the same platform consistent on train information is vital.
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Post by knap on Jul 10, 2008 16:23:10 GMT
I stand corrected then. I was sure there were 6 cars on platform 1 at Marylebone, all looked powered up, I assumed all formed the train
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Post by knap on Jul 8, 2008 12:26:29 GMT
I was at the front and I think we did go past the monitors. there was also a chap in an orange bib on the platform, he may have been assisting the driver. No idea if the back was overhanging
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Post by knap on Jul 7, 2008 13:02:10 GMT
I was on a six car Chiltern service - 17:27 last Thursday which stopped at Rickmansworth
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Post by knap on Oct 20, 2007 11:05:12 GMT
Secondly, the metropolitan lines runs a frequent "metro" like service on the majority of the line (the exception being the Amersham line from HOTH). Now the higher capacity internal layout of the S-stock is more suited for this type of service. Thus a "more seats" and "less standing" layout is only really needed on a small part of the network to Amersham. The increase in frequency will make up for most of the seat losses anyway. The trip out to Watford is long as well. If the seating is not improved for longer distance travel and if the trains are no much faster than the present service, then I suspect more people will try and use the faster Chiltern service with better seats, I know I will as I do now.
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