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Post by mcmaddog on Aug 4, 2009 18:01:36 GMT
Between Oakwood and Arnos Grove?
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Post by mcmaddog on Jul 31, 2009 8:53:45 GMT
Moorgate
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Post by mcmaddog on Jul 30, 2009 16:28:38 GMT
So does the ELL tunnel not have sidewalks like the DLR? I doubt they thought of sidewalks back in 1860s Although ironically I think it was a pedestrian tunnel when built! Saying that it was either lucky, or foresight, that you could fit a full sized train through a tunnel designed for pedestrians.
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Post by mcmaddog on Jul 30, 2009 11:32:23 GMT
... noticed that there is 'emergency access' to the cab, via the cab door.. similar to on LUL trains. I didn't think this was a requirement on NR services as they have emergency door release handles on the normal passenger doors! I would've thought this is because of ELL tunnel regulations.
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Post by mcmaddog on Jul 23, 2009 10:45:51 GMT
+1
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Post by mcmaddog on Jul 21, 2009 8:42:17 GMT
Seems strange that a number of stations still retain the older air gates... I would have thought it would make sense to replace them... like they did with the six million button MFM's ;D Now, who remembers them? Those were great! As were the posters shown when they were about to be replaced: You'll|never|have|to|use|one|of|these|ever|again Fabulous marketing idea!
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Post by mcmaddog on Jul 19, 2009 22:05:55 GMT
The gates are called E1 gates. E2 gates are the newer gates found at such exotic locations as Kings Cross and the WAG's (Wide Aisle Gate) The Pnuematic gates are now called P gates. According to LU the older P gates are the fastest of the group - but a complete nightmare to put back after being taken apart. And to me each has their own character. The P's - always frightened they're going to take a swing at me . The E2's - rediculously small LCD display The E1's - the best ;D
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Post by mcmaddog on Jul 15, 2009 12:26:42 GMT
AFAIK National Express continue to run the service
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Post by mcmaddog on Jul 15, 2009 8:42:33 GMT
Chiltern Open Air museum?
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Post by mcmaddog on Jul 10, 2009 9:37:56 GMT
3.1 I'm going to completely disagree with your rant. I mainly want use the tube at weekends. Since I live in Rotherhithe that has meant that for the last year or two there has been pretty much no decent service available. To close the ELL at a time of a overhaul on the JL is just plain inept. However what's done is done. The resignalling chaos that has ensued obviously as a result of staff who can't do their job correctly is not my fault. It was advertised as a slick resignalling scheme using proven technology to avoid risk. Well somewhere along it became a cock up. Now, I do understand that everything will be great on 1st Jan and we should bow down to the engineers who achieve it but until then it just plain sucks. If you look at how signalling schemes were done under BR they tended to do a lot of preparation and then a 2 or 3 week blockade. I for one would have much preferred this style of work however again, what's done is done. So forgive us for moaning, and by the way, I think this thread title is sublime, but as a user I just want a service and perhaps a bit of empathy from those in charge.
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Post by mcmaddog on Jul 1, 2009 8:57:25 GMT
As I've said many times before I'm a fan of them. The interior is extremely spacious compared to newer stock. The ride is much smoother than the 95/96ts. The acceleration and decelerations are impressive compared to the Northern line and its gentle jog. The less said about the Jubilee line nudgers trying to line up the doors the better!
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Post by mcmaddog on Jul 1, 2009 8:52:51 GMT
OK cheers for the replies, I hope you could understand that from what I saw between Finchley Rd and Wembley Pk it looked like they'd closed the entire line, just because ...
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Post by mcmaddog on Jun 30, 2009 8:35:57 GMT
Anyone have any idea what was achieved last weekend (27/28 June)? I travelled the Met on both Sat and Sun and only saw flashing red lights on the track and bars across the conductor rails. There wasn't a single member of staff/test train visible anywhere, the platform countdown displays had nothing to show other than the time, even the old (current) signalling system was still in use.
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Post by mcmaddog on Jun 16, 2009 14:41:38 GMT
There are roads long enough to take them and no requirement to remove air con units for a number of years (minor maintenance and filter changes are done from inside the saloon). Why does everyone have this " We're all doomed" mentality? I'm not looking forward to the countless times i'm going to have to explain to people, "No I did not close the doors on you on purpose, they close by themselves". I think you're unnecessarily generalising on the intelligence of the public. Doors have been operating like this for years on the mainline aircon services without incident - people do get used to changes. And for those of us like myself that sit on an A stock at the end of the line for 10-15mins in the middle of winter having the doors mostly closed is a massive plus point.
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Post by mcmaddog on May 28, 2009 15:25:06 GMT
More like she's whispering. I think the Northern is easily the best in terms of clarity. Point taken however that the range of messages is a bit limited on that line.
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Post by mcmaddog on May 8, 2009 12:27:43 GMT
Nice lineup of signs/bridge and projector obscuring the ticker board!
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Post by mcmaddog on May 8, 2009 7:46:54 GMT
I have a route with similar symptoms to the OP. 1 Touch in at Moorgate at 1730 2 Touch out at a validator at Finsbury Park at 1800 3 Touch in at a validator at Finsbury Park at 1945 4 Touch out at Bermondsey at 2030 Oyster charges the following: 1 Moogate - Finsbury Park £0.00 2 Finsbury Park - Bermondsey £2.20 3 Finsbury Park - Bermondsey £4.00 (Touch in at exit barrier) Oyster Helpline agrees there's a fault but still no-one has rectified this, everytime I get to Bermondsey the poor staff have to refund me - I know them by name now!!! Amazingly enough it works! Either the Oyster helpline sorted it or someone has been scanning this board - anyway, when I touched in at Finsbury Park last night an 1 & 3/4 hours after touching out it said Enter rather than Exit for the first time ever and lo and behold the correct fare deducted!
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Post by mcmaddog on Apr 17, 2009 8:57:08 GMT
Could you not build a few extra 09 stock trains for the W&C and give the 92s to the Central or are the reliability problems more in service issues rather than lack of availability? As a passenger the interior space of the 92 is great!
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Post by mcmaddog on Apr 15, 2009 8:29:54 GMT
I have a route with similar symptoms to the OP. 1 Touch in at Moorgate at 1730 2 Touch out at a validator at Finsbury Park at 1800 3 Touch in at a validator at Finsbury Park at 1945 4 Touch out at Bermondsey at 2030
Oyster charges the following: 1 Moogate - Finsbury Park £0.00 2 Finsbury Park - Bermondsey £2.20 3 Finsbury Park - Bermondsey £4.00 (Touch in at exit barrier)
Oyster Helpline agrees there's a fault but still no-one has rectified this, everytime I get to Bermondsey the poor staff have to refund me - I know them by name now!!!
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Post by mcmaddog on Apr 3, 2009 12:11:52 GMT
Hi all, here is my saga. Using Oyster Pay as you go, previously I used the ELL to Rotherhithe and walked the rest of the way. I now take the Jubilee line to Bermondsey and catch bus 381. According to the closure leaflet on the TfL website I should call the Oyster helpdesk for a refund of the journey on bus 381. Having called the helpline and spoken to a nice lady who'd never heard of this she passed me on to a supervisor who told me that they don't issue refunds but that the cost would automatically be credited back to my card within 7 days. In the meantime I asked at Bermondsey station and they said I should explain to the driver my situation and not touch in - not sure what response I'd get from a bus driver to that! 7 days passed and no refund so I called again and got a gent who'd never heard of this either. He also said no supervisor would ever say that and that Oyster helpdesk couldn't help me. He put me through to London Buses who he said would be able to help me. London Buses said that they were providing the service on behalf of LU so it's them I need to speak to about getting a refund and she put me through to LU. The guy at LU was pretty clueless (didn't even realise the ELL was closed!) and took my details for his manager to call me back - so far no response. Has anyone got any ideas how this scheme is supposed to work? I'm not trying to extract money from TfL for my benefit - I truly wouldn't be spending that extra £1 had the line not been closed. Thanks in advance
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Post by mcmaddog on Mar 9, 2009 13:38:33 GMT
If we went back to the old ways, we wouldn't need platform indicators as we would permanently non stop platforms 1 and 6. It's a waste of time stopping there now, no one ever gets off or on. I always thought that the stops there were for crewing reasons and it was just convienient to open the doors at the same time, I agree that no-one is really bothered to use them.
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Post by mcmaddog on Mar 6, 2009 9:43:41 GMT
I don't get it. Would you rather these engineering works were done mid-week? Yes, Network Rail style 2 week blockade. People can plan their holidays around it / plan consistent other routes. Weekends on the Met now are just miserable
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Post by mcmaddog on Mar 5, 2009 13:41:17 GMT
The weekend closures aren't specifically to do work on Blackfriars platforms, they are mainly for track replacement which is coming on in leaps and bounds, so although you see nothing work is being done. Yes I did the whole section last night - the smoothness of the ride is unbelievable - well done Metronet
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Post by mcmaddog on Mar 5, 2009 12:17:31 GMT
Rickmansworth?
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Post by mcmaddog on Mar 2, 2009 9:37:22 GMT
Yep, a friend of mine used it today
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Post by mcmaddog on Feb 25, 2009 14:42:56 GMT
The 377's can change power source while moving. Not noticed this myself, on Southern 377s when stopped the entire train powers down bar emergency lightling, even the PIS changes to just say 'Electrostar'.
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Post by mcmaddog on Feb 12, 2009 16:19:15 GMT
That's awesome news prjb! Now I really can't wait to try out the S stock. If it can beat the 1992 stock in terms of performance, then Finchley Road to Harrow-on-the-Hill on the Met fast line should be a lively ride! I was just pondering - is the fantastic performance seen in Derby based on 750vDC or 600vDC current?
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Post by mcmaddog on Feb 12, 2009 9:32:13 GMT
B - The new red signal cables suggest Met line to me. Finchley Road?
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Post by mcmaddog on Feb 10, 2009 15:41:32 GMT
S Stock is designed to have a max speed of 62.5mph. Cheers for the clarification. I look forward to seeing a 62.5 board by the running lines ;D
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Post by mcmaddog on Feb 10, 2009 11:59:19 GMT
Exactly right metman - trains on Network Rail can be anything from a single loco to a mile long freight train, so to accommodate the varying train lengths, it's always the back- and yes, it's down to driver judgment. ON NR, locos such as 66s have a programmable computer where the driver inserts the length of the load before starting. As the loco passes a speed board the driver simply hits a button and the computer alerts the driver when the end of the train reaches that point.
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