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Post by edwin on Jun 25, 2008 20:11:26 GMT
I agree with all of it apart from the remarks about longitudinal seating... There is not enough space for someone sitting by the window to get off quickly in rush hour, meaning that people are less likely to sit in the window seats. Just look at the Metropolitan line, only two people sit on those seats despite the fact that they are designed for three, even during the rush hour.
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Post by edwin on Jun 24, 2008 23:20:38 GMT
Silly me, expecting people to actually know where they are going! ;D
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Post by edwin on Jun 23, 2008 20:38:47 GMT
I don't understand why? Maybe i'm letting my idealism cloud my judgement here, but can't people see the line colour in enamel all along the platform, or the colours of the poles on the train, or simply... Know where to go? It's the fact that people can't take responsibility for themselves that all these stupid announcements have to be made. Anyway, the "This is a xxx line train to" is useless these days as it sounds too late for people to get off if they're on the wrong train.
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Post by edwin on Jun 23, 2008 20:34:28 GMT
If the proposals go ahead to replace the Piccadilly's Uxbridge branch with the District, would those trains turn around at Mansion House, or is the platform not long enough?
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Post by edwin on Jun 22, 2008 22:20:31 GMT
Thought?
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Post by edwin on Jun 21, 2008 20:05:38 GMT
It should go the other direction though, Terminal 1, 2 and 3 is the one most people will go to, and Terminal 4 the fewest.
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Post by edwin on Jun 17, 2008 16:08:05 GMT
I wouldn't like to see it happen, either the track or the train will get ripped to shreds if a 73TS goes round one of those tight curves...
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Post by edwin on Jun 17, 2008 13:54:53 GMT
Stockwell was re-sited, wasn't it? I think that's why there is a gap between the tunnels north of the station on the Northern line.
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Post by edwin on Jun 17, 2008 1:05:39 GMT
I'd say the Moscow Metro was more efficient, they have higher frequencies...
But I doubt that it operates that smoothly, I can't imagine with such high frequencies the journeys between stations having no stops in tunnels... But i've never been on it. So it depends what you mean by "efficient".
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Post by edwin on Jun 17, 2008 1:01:21 GMT
Turned off at Ealing Common and Bethnal Green as well, I believe.
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Post by edwin on Jun 15, 2008 23:54:50 GMT
No... its a much more complex job than that... the roof as a whole must retain its look, but I am lead to believe that it will actually have a lower point. The whole roof has been removed, refurbished and replaced... well, by the time it has been finished. Okay thanks for the reply, I never realised it was so complicated! Are there plans to do this at other stations with roofs like Earls Court? And does anyone know what stations used to have these type of roofs, and why they were replaced...?
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Post by edwin on Jun 14, 2008 23:13:02 GMT
Ha thats another fake! (for those who dont know what the subtle difference is, just listen to Embankment link) It's not "fake" has it ever occured to you that more than one announcement was recorded? Listen to the one on the District and Circle line platforms at Victoria.
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Post by edwin on Jun 14, 2008 23:11:19 GMT
The old one sounded like the Queen...
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Post by edwin on Jun 14, 2008 23:04:06 GMT
I wonder how loud the Finchley Road - Green Park section will be with ATO... It's already loud enough!
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Post by edwin on Jun 14, 2008 23:01:26 GMT
What is the scaffolding for? To give the roof a lick of paint...?
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Post by edwin on Jun 9, 2008 23:56:13 GMT
I dont understand how the Space Train would increase capacity, the trains would still be rounded, in fact it looks like it would decrease capacity if anything. These days you can stand at the edge of the train and duck to fit in, with the Space train the body tapers in at the top and the bottom, reducing the floor space and ruining the oppurtunity to 'duck', so how will it increase capacity? It seems the increase in capacity comes from making the train fully walkthrough and articulated, why can't they do that on the existing tube profile stock?
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Post by edwin on Jun 9, 2008 1:02:58 GMT
They shouldn't be in any cars! If you provide a space for wheelchair users thats fine but one must remember the other punters! The transverse seats should have been removed during the refurb! I like them-the only comfy seats on the train..... They have considered other punters, hence why there are tip up seats in the wheelchair space.
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Post by edwin on Jun 9, 2008 0:01:56 GMT
The Central line couldn't run with the longer type of cars, surely? Wasn't the reason for going with the shorter type cars for the 92TS because of the tight curves, which are even tighter than most other lines?
Anyway, I like the fact that the lines have standardised stock, not only does it keep things interesting (having nearly identical trains on almost every line is dull - think Moscow Metro) but it means the trains are more adapted and thus suit each line better, for example the 09TS will be more spacious, if it were standardised we wouldn't have that.
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Post by edwin on Jun 7, 2008 17:18:24 GMT
They're only in 1 or 2 carriages in the centre of the train, I believe. And I really can't stand those transverse seating sections on the 67TS, but you don't hear me complaining!
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Post by edwin on Jun 6, 2008 23:32:45 GMT
Probably as North Greenwich has a dedicated terminating platform, meaning the service isn't disrupted whilst trains are tipped out... There are other crossovers on all other lines that aren't that often needed...
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Post by edwin on May 30, 2008 21:15:00 GMT
I love the sound of the 67/72TS!
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Post by edwin on May 22, 2008 20:04:29 GMT
Has LU taken any notice of the decision against them for noise levels in Kensington & Chelsea. Erm, no. This week we've had another missive from on high, reminding us how important it is to have the recorded PA's running every 6 - 10 mins (4 - 6 if a busy Z1 station) - just to keep the MSS scores high! Whats MSS?
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Post by edwin on May 4, 2008 21:34:30 GMT
Edwin, yes indeed it is maintenance but also the design - I dislike the style of the seats. I do know many who actually love the 1992 stock interiors like yourself, but for me, they are just becoming a little bit dated. I too hate the lights! Its just my opinion - 1973 stock interiors rule for me. I'm talking about in terms of looks, the 73TS have comfier seats but the 92TS interior looks much better. That bizarre windows moquette (with red arm rests) and the mixture of blue and yellow poles IMO looks hideous!
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Post by edwin on May 3, 2008 21:43:12 GMT
I have had the pleasure of driving a 67ts and operating the 09ts simulator and I can honestly say the 67s win hands down with the 67s you actually feel in control of the vehicle where as with the 09s its litterally push-and-go, also I believe with the 09s the only requirements from the driver is to CLOSE the doors and set start. What are you on about? The 67TS have been automatic from the start...
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Post by edwin on May 3, 2008 21:40:59 GMT
If it were up to me I'd replace the 1992 stock before the 1973s! Like others ^ I do agree. I personally am not a fan of the 1992 stocks; they do have good exteriors but in terms of the interior design its horrible! (IMO) For example the seats couldn't have been replaced for ages. And what's more, the red grab poles are starting to loose their colour.... That's internal maintanence not internal design, IMO the 92TS have the nicest looking interiors of the lot.
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Post by edwin on Apr 30, 2008 20:39:07 GMT
I remember reading somewhere that on at least one line of one system somewhere that alternate stations were announced by male and female voices. You might be talking about the Moscow Metro where a Male voice announces trains going towards the city centre, and a female voice going away from it, the logic is "your boss calls you to work, your wife calls you home"... The announces on the Moscow Metro are also brief, which I think London could learn from, too many announcements doesn't mean passengers listen more, it means they become used to it and ignore all of them!
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Post by edwin on Apr 29, 2008 20:02:15 GMT
Does anyone know what the 09/S Stock DVAs will sound like, bearing in mind that they've sacked Emma Clarke...
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Post by edwin on Apr 29, 2008 19:51:45 GMT
I was on the train the other day with no DVA or door chimes. I'm no expert, but, it seems that LU makes every new or refurbished train more technically complicated than the last, maybe focusing on reliability would be better...
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Post by edwin on Apr 24, 2008 21:07:01 GMT
I loved the old Central line announcements, very brief and modern sounding. The Emma Clarke ones sound robotic.
I also like the Victoria/C Stock announcements, they seem to be quicker and announce the station as soon as the doors open, whereas the Piccadilly takes too long...
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Post by edwin on Apr 24, 2008 20:54:40 GMT
It's the same reason that Gloucester Road isn't shown as an interchange with the District on the Piccadilly line's stock.
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