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Post by londoner on Jun 12, 2016 16:20:13 GMT
The article mentions Crossrail 1.
It doesn't mention: - Crossrail 2 - SSR resignalling - New Tube for London (Piccadilly, Northern, Central and Waterloo and City) - Bakerloo line upgrade
It also fails to mention a station capacity upgrade currently under way at Victoria and Bank.
I suspect this is a plea for more funding as much as anything else.
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Post by londoner on Jun 5, 2016 0:03:53 GMT
Similar thing occurred during my travels several weeks ago now.
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Post by londoner on Jun 4, 2016 23:54:21 GMT
I enjoyed my time at the museum. I can also say I enjoyed the Brioche breaded hot dogs for lunch there! Welcome to the forum!
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Post by londoner on May 1, 2016 19:30:04 GMT
Will the New Tube for London project alleviate the congestion at Acton Town or make things worse?
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Post by londoner on May 1, 2016 19:27:37 GMT
I can recall there being various issues with the strength / condition of various platforms on the Rayners Lane branch. They probably all need some level of construction / attention. This certainly isn't the first problem with South Harrow. Of course such works can be hugely disruptive for people and costly for no obvious "visible" result if you want to boast about your investment programme. However stopping the station closely for vastly longer if it all falls in a heap might be considered a "benefit". I suspect that any substantive platform replacement / strengthening works, almost certainly needed for ATO with PEDs on the Picc, have been bundled into the (delayed for over a decade) line upgrade. They've also recently done some platform strengthening at Sudbury Town.
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Post by londoner on Apr 26, 2016 19:18:45 GMT
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Post by londoner on Apr 26, 2016 19:11:39 GMT
I've noticed since the station staff changes that the gates are left open more often which certainly doesn't help the situation. Still, it isn't as bad as the Silverlink Metro part of on the Bakerloo line those many years ago...
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Post by londoner on Apr 21, 2016 19:57:53 GMT
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Post by londoner on Apr 20, 2016 18:54:07 GMT
Do students come under concessions or adults?
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Post by londoner on Apr 14, 2016 20:31:19 GMT
Would much rather have the old ones than the new dot matrix ones a few meters down on the Piccadilly line which are regularly incorrect.
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Post by londoner on Apr 10, 2016 23:06:33 GMT
Why do some SB Met line trains drop crew off at Neasden, when they could just get off at Wembley Park and take a Jubilee line train? Granted its a weekend timetable, but nonetheless, when there is even more emphasis on getting trains on time it seems a bit strange to me? If the train is going to stop there, why not just let passengers alight there too?
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Post by londoner on Apr 9, 2016 18:31:28 GMT
So does anyone know if passive provision was at least provided for an interchange with the Victoria line? I know it cannot link with Vauxhall now but what about a new station in the far future?
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Post by londoner on Apr 3, 2016 17:42:47 GMT
Thank you THC, you are, as always, correct @ Londoner You state "So Aylesbury to Milton Keynes demand would be met" because Oxford - Cambridge will be re-opened. Please, how does this serve Aylesbury?? I posted a link to the route map, where Aylesbury will be linked to Milton Keynes. The route is all in green so I lumped it all together as "one". The Aylesbury branch, up further reading, appears part of phase 2 however which I don't know if it has been improved or not. Whether you want to call it a separate line, or a branch is neither here or there with regards to what point I was trying to make. Regards Paul
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Post by londoner on Apr 3, 2016 0:18:14 GMT
There will always be a reluctance by TfL to use the North Curve. There is more likelihood of a Chiltern Watford - Milton Keynes via Aylesbury service in due course than TfL taking up frequent service rights. If it didn't already exist, it wouldn't be built today, and that's always a good starting point when looking at potential new services. HOWEVER, this could be a very worthwhile venture for Chiltern in a few years from now, and I shall watch with interest. The route from Oxford to Milton Keynes/ Bedford (and thus linking from Aylesbury to Milton Keynes) has already been approved if I understand it correctly. www.eastwestrail.org.uk/east-west-rail-route/# So Aylesbury to Milton Keynes demand would be met. People from Watford would simply use Midland services or Virgin. Demand to go via Aylesbury would be small. If anything, it would probably make more sense to just recommence Chiltern Railway services at Moor Park. That would be a relatively simple compromise to allow quicker interchange for Watford users onto the Chiltern line and not require terminating facilities for Chiltern trains.
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Post by londoner on Mar 19, 2016 18:28:48 GMT
That looks like the horizontal concrete supporting beam has fractured and broken. If so that's potentially quite a big job to fix. Certainly it can't be repaired while trains are running. I've noticed they've supported the new concrete with a wooden frame underneath. Some new wooden frame structure is also visible underneath the Westbound platforms. Does RAIB investigate these sort of issues and does anyone else know definitively what caused the problem in the first place?
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Post by londoner on Mar 19, 2016 18:24:23 GMT
Was there any speed restrictions on WB trains approaching the platforms today (Sat 19th)?
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Post by londoner on Mar 5, 2016 18:46:28 GMT
I was once on a Westbound Piccadilly line service on the express tracks. It left Hammersmith as normal, passed Ravenscourt Park (still on express track) and then stopped at Stamford Brook. One lucky guy got on my car. It then passed Turnham Green and Chiswick Park. After Acton Town, there was a fire alert at Ealing Common, so it passed that station too! Finally, it terminated at South Harrow on the Eastbound tracks and I had a long wait for the next train towards Uxbridge!
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Post by londoner on Mar 4, 2016 22:28:59 GMT
But I thought that Oyster represented the most expensive way to pay fares between the airport and London! I suppose though that the sheer convenience of changing trains at somewhere like Farringdon or Clapham Junction) when on through journeys from elsewhere in London makes people see using Oyster as being worth the price premium. (By way of contrast, changing trains at Victoria is the least pleasant of the options... what with the crowds, steps etc) A lot of people assume Oyster is cheapest all the time.
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Post by londoner on Mar 1, 2016 21:08:31 GMT
I presume Neasden and Willesden Green can still be served by Met lines in emergencies? How would the decision be made though? I.e. How bad does the Jubilee line need to be for Met line trains to go there and when should and shouldn't they call there during engineering works?
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Post by londoner on Feb 24, 2016 21:54:30 GMT
Sometimes the only way you find out if you have a defect or not is once the train is empty. When the 09 stock was first introduced on the Vic, the amount of people who leaned against doors and set off the sensitive edge detection was unbelievable and you can't find a failure in that with a train full, I've tried! I'm sure the S Stock had similar issues. At least that is what I recall when they first came out and drivers informing people to not lean on the doors!
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Post by londoner on Feb 24, 2016 21:46:36 GMT
I thought "prep" work had already started? Anyways, excellent news!
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Post by londoner on Feb 24, 2016 21:44:42 GMT
I am still distraught.
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Post by londoner on Feb 23, 2016 21:33:00 GMT
It looks awful, it sounds awful and I for one am thoroughly disappointed by it. Crossrail was simple and the whole reason of using TFL Rail branding initially was to protect the Crossrail brand. So clearly the brand is well liked by the public, so why change it? For once I really do hope there is a public outcry to keep the name as it is. But it's probably too late for that.
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Post by londoner on Feb 22, 2016 22:09:11 GMT
Really cannot wait for an upgrade to the Piccadilly line!
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Post by londoner on Feb 22, 2016 22:01:45 GMT
They've also got a new entrance at Shepherd's Bush Overground station which is not being used yet. I presume it'll be in use when the expansion to Westfields is complete.
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Post by londoner on Feb 11, 2016 0:40:10 GMT
Why is 6-car not an option on the NLL? I can see it for the ELL. As to guiding people where to stand, that's OK if there is sufficient room to enable them to filter down the platform. Well Clapham Junction, Shepherd's Bush and Olympia are certainly long enough. I believe (though not 100% sure) Willesden Junction upper level might need extending which probably wouldn't be easy by any means. Not sure about the other stations.
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Post by londoner on Feb 3, 2016 22:49:48 GMT
First off what type of Dot Matrix sign is it? The signs can be switched off but this is usually not done as the switch is up high up on the platform and if this done by the equipment controlling the sign then all of them would go off. The TD system on the Picc works off what is called CTFS Centralised Train Following System. The idea is simple the TD & train number is tracked with the train from start to finish. This system does go wrong but to reboot it would cause all the info of all the trains to disappear hence this is rarely done during normal operating hours and is left to engineering hours. The dot matrix sign is this one: www.stationmasterapp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/southkendmi.jpgPaul
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Post by londoner on Jan 30, 2016 23:28:35 GMT
I'm sure the majority of regular commuters will realize the platform indicators on the WB direction (not sure about EB) is often incorrect with the destinations, although the times appear correct. I also noticed the other day that Gloucester Road can be wrong too.
Anyway, the reason I'm starting this thread is because this has gone on far too long. This isn't just a one off issue. It happens far too much. I'm wondering three things presently:
1) Why is this indicator proving so problematic? 2) Why aren't TFL doing more to try and fix this problem, particularly at such a busy tourist station? Is this something that requires extensive upgrades behind the scenes that just isn't funded? 3) If the indicators are wrong, why aren't they just turned off and have a member of staff on the platform to read out the destination of the train? Surely this is the best solution if a fix is not possible?
This is something that bugs me considerably and I wish it was fixed!
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Post by londoner on Jan 26, 2016 23:59:16 GMT
From looking at several maps, I've highlighted what I feel works well (or doesn't) on the map and would (I feel) therefore be necessary to distinguish for a proposed redesign of the tube map: www.nationalrail.co.uk/static/documents/content/London_Rail_Tube_map.pdf- Dashed lines for National Rail services
- All symbols explained in a separate box
www.london-tubemap.com/images/layer2.gif- Avoid a geographically accurate map to avoid congestion.
- Avoid placing National Rail symbol inside the interchange symbol as this is difficult to read.
alex4d.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/tube_map_future_2007_12.gif- Avoid using bright fluorescent blue colours
- National Rail stations should be in a different font to help distinguish them from underground stations. Any stations with both services should have an Underground font.
- Avoid adding ports to the map to reduce clutter.
- Walking distances should be shown for interchanges requiring OSI which are shown on the map.
www.citymetric.com/sites/default/files/article_2015/06/london-metro-subway-tube-map.png- Use a different design from Beck's idea.
- Add route number/ code at the destination of each route.
- Add zone number next to station rather than having a shaded zone map.
- All destinations should be in bold font.
- DLR should not have separate route indicators.
- Interchanges indicated on map that are OSI should be indicated be a little "walking man" symbol
- Major parks should be shown on the map
- Line name should appear above the line in Central London.
General comments:
- All stations with step free access should continue to be shown on the map.
- Avoid concentric circular maps.
- Remove the cable car from the map.
- Distinguish between DLR, Underground, Overground (with separate route indicators) and Rail in the info box.
- Increase the size of the tube map.
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Post by londoner on Jan 24, 2016 0:19:53 GMT
This is quite a smart buy by TfL.... after all they have just been awarded suburban London commuter routes.Alongside the converted diesel Schoma locos, once Crossrail is complete it will negate, or at least reduce, the need to hire in mainline locos (Metronet contracted five Class 66 locomotives from GB Railfreight) for engineering works across the Underground/Overground/Crossrail/TfL Rail networks. As far as I am aware, its just plans at the moment, nothing is set in stone just yet.
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