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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2009 8:42:37 GMT
How are Metronet Rail:
a) taking so long to replace the thing
b) able to make such a pig's ear of it?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2009 21:49:14 GMT
Heard a suggestion that it may be dealt with in April 2009, but I'm not going to hold my breath.
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Post by Tom on Feb 28, 2009 21:50:50 GMT
I wouldn't hold it either.
The current plan is to plain line 7A points (on the SB road) in April and recommission the crossover around the August Bank Holiday.
However, I doubt even the first date will be achieved at the moment.
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Post by PGtrips on Mar 2, 2009 14:41:05 GMT
What is the problem with it currently that requires this interim solution of plain lining it? If a component is life expired, isn't it easier to replace it either like-for-like or with a direct equivalent (I'm sure the answer to this will be 'no', but can someone please explain why?).
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Post by Tom on Mar 2, 2009 22:20:44 GMT
Plain lining is almost the standard response to a 'Camden Town' style switch such as this.
Also, the track alterations needed to reinstate the crossover are fairly involved and plain lining makes the process easier.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2009 21:12:09 GMT
plus gets rid of another set of clamplocks  |
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Post by Tom on Mar 7, 2009 23:16:29 GMT
Oh no... that bit gets worse. BOTH ends will be clamplock afterwards - the track design won't accomodate anything else!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2009 7:42:19 GMT
So as I understand things the crossover is going to be completely removed?
If that is the case that would mean no train turning facility between Waterloo and Paddington, surely this is not a good idea.
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Post by Tom on Mar 8, 2009 13:10:21 GMT
It will be removed for a few months. As it has been out of commission for over a year now I don't think it will cause any more problems than it does today.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2009 21:04:23 GMT
So as I understand things the crossover is going to be completely removed? If that is the case that would mean no train turning facility between Waterloo and Paddington, surely this is not a good idea. Lambeth North and Paddington. There's no reversing facility at Waterloo, trains merely tip out there to run empty into London Road without having to reverse. All the pointwork is at Lambeth. |
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Post by PGtrips on Mar 9, 2009 14:16:58 GMT
It will be removed for a few months. As it has been out of commission for over a year now I don't think it will cause any more problems than it does today. ........but I go back to my original question - WHY has it been out of commission for over a yera? |
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Post by Tom on Mar 9, 2009 17:16:15 GMT
I have no idea. I think the plan was to have it fixed a bit quicker than this.
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