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Post by Ben on Mar 21, 2011 13:59:23 GMT
For 8 cars of COCP stock to run with rear and near doors cut out, the platform length would be 350', however as all in town platforms were a minimum of 300' long, and the lengthening works of the 60s comprised roughly 70' additions to the platforms, it would make sense that most platforms are roughly about 400' long. An S8 train is... ~435' long?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2011 14:42:12 GMT
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Post by causton on Mar 29, 2011 14:57:30 GMT
Thanks  strange the lack of interchange isn't commented on -- like it never existed... |
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Post by jmm on Apr 2, 2011 11:39:41 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2011 16:47:04 GMT
I look forward to seeing the station when the upgrade is finished. As it stands right now, it is a pretty low key job. Would imagine it will be quieter though for the next few months without all the Northern line oiks. More room for the sophisticated Central line passengers who appreciate fine wines and classical music.
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Post by Bighat on Apr 2, 2011 17:33:01 GMT
I look forward to seeing the station when the upgrade is finished. As it stands right now, it is a pretty low key job. Would imagine it will be quieter though for the next few months without all the Northern line oiks. More room for the sophisticated Central line passengers who appreciate fine wines and classical music. Yeah, greatly appreciated by residents from Bethnal Green, Leyton, and Debden!  ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2011 20:15:36 GMT
So question about these new passageways for accessing the platforms. How are the Northern line platforms arranged at the moment? Are they side by side with separation already for new passageways in between?
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Post by norbitonflyer on Apr 2, 2011 20:34:27 GMT
So question about these new passageways for accessing the platforms. How are the Northern line platforms arranged at the moment? Are they side by side with separation already for new passageways in between? From the London Reconnections site, I understand the work is to fit a new lift shaft and other connections between the platforms - this will involve excavating the entire width between the platforms at some points, hence the need to close the platforms themselves. The track won't be disturbed, but the back walls of the platforms may acquire a slight convexity. Thanks strange the lack of interchange isn't commented on -- like it never existed... I picked up an April edition tube map a few days ago - TCR shown as Central Line only, with a dagger explaining what's happened to the Northern |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2011 19:33:16 GMT
Just noted today; there are some platform shields up at TCR apart from at the headwall where a roundel and t/op info is visible.
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Post by North End on Apr 16, 2011 23:09:56 GMT
Just noted today; there are some platform shields up at TCR apart from at the headwall where a roundel and t/op info is visible. ..and an autophone and tunnel telephone unit, and when I drove through there today for the first time since the closure started, an annoying 5mph speed restriction - which annoyingly not only lasts for the length of the platform but also for 1 train length further. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2011 6:37:54 GMT
I don't see the need for a restriction that far past the station. But that would explain why it took so bloody long to go through!
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Post by abe on Apr 18, 2011 11:49:30 GMT
It means that passing trains are trevelling at 5mph throughout the whole of the station. If they speed up as soon as the cab is past the headwall then the rear of the train will be moving quite quickly by the time it gets to the headwall.
There is an access door to the small area next to the headwall from the area enclosed by the track protection shield.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2011 11:53:29 GMT
But trains would be moving pretty much as quickly as such on a normal day...
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2011 22:38:23 GMT
Just checking out TfL's video of how the new TCR will look. At first, you go through the palatial new bit, with a enormous ticket hall and first passages, but there is a notable bit where you turn towards the Northern line platforms and everything gets narrow again. While everything is reclad in the bright, fresh Central line clinic look, you can clearly see it is the same old TCR as you approach the Northern line platforms.
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Post by malcolmffc on Jun 1, 2011 7:16:05 GMT
Hopefully the lack of change on the Northern Line platforms is just the videographers being lazy. I'm sure they'll update the signage to conform to the modern LU signage. And I can't believe they'll keep the horrible inch-thick grouting - suspect it will be replaced with white tiles, with the Paolozzi mosaics in situ.
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Post by angelislington on Jun 19, 2011 21:55:02 GMT
There's a video? <clickyclick> ooh!I'm really glad the Paolozzi is staying. It's a bit funky and in-yer-face when you're travelling through first thing in the morning with a bit of a ~hmm~ headache - but it's a stunning bit of art nonetheless. |
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Post by edwin on Jun 20, 2011 12:57:17 GMT
Just checking out TfL's video of how the new TCR will look. At first, you go through the palatial new bit, with a enormous ticket hall and first passages, but there is a notable bit where you turn towards the Northern line platforms and everything gets narrow again. While everything is reclad in the bright, fresh Central line clinic look, you can clearly see it is the same old TCR as you approach the Northern line platforms. This is because the new passageways have to fit between the Northern line platforms. Unless they're moved further apart there isn't really another way of doing it. |
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Post by t697 on Jun 21, 2011 20:10:01 GMT
Just noted today; there are some platform shields up at TCR apart from at the headwall where a roundel and t/op info is visible. ..and an autophone and tunnel telephone unit, and when I drove through there today for the first time since the closure started, an annoying 5mph speed restriction - which annoyingly not only lasts for the length of the platform but also for 1 train length further. Any reason for such a long speed restriction through the entire station? Dust control? Turbulence hazard to the temporary hoardings?.... |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2011 14:05:15 GMT
Are they going to remove the wonderful yellow and green tiling on the platform floors and walls?  |
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Post by malcolmffc on Nov 22, 2011 12:04:19 GMT
Went through the southbound platfrom on the Northern line yesterday. The metal barriers are now gone. The walls have been stripped bare, with the horrid 1980s tiling and signage gone (hooray!) - presumably a more modern finish will be applied in due course. For better or worse, the Paolozzi murals are still in situ.
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Post by mcmaddog on Nov 22, 2011 12:22:01 GMT
Went through the southbound platfrom on the Northern line yesterday. The metal barriers are now gone. The walls have been stripped bare, with the horrid 1980s tiling and signage gone (hooray!) - presumably a more modern finish will be applied in due course. For better or worse, the Paolozzi murals are still in situ. Re-opening now announced www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/21643.aspx |
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Post by kabsonline on Nov 28, 2011 15:29:04 GMT
It reopened today. Has anyone got any pictures? Don't appear to be any on the net yet  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2011 16:07:24 GMT
I'm going later so will have a look :]
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Post by chrisvandenkieboom on Nov 28, 2011 17:07:02 GMT
Yea, I wanna see if TCR looks horrible now.
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Post by Chris M on Nov 28, 2011 18:21:09 GMT
There are some interesting "during" photos at Ianvisits' blog, but I can't remember if he has some after ones or not
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2011 18:23:30 GMT
Yea, I wanna see if TCR looks horrible now. What do you mean looks horrible now? That implies it didn't look horrible before. |
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Post by chrisvandenkieboom on Nov 28, 2011 18:25:16 GMT
Well, many stations post-refurb look much worse (some excluded), maybe TCR is one of the horrible ones now.
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Post by fleetline on Nov 28, 2011 23:23:32 GMT
Went through the southbound platfrom on the Northern line yesterday. The metal barriers are now gone. The walls have been stripped bare, with the horrid 1980s tiling and signage gone (hooray!) - presumably a more modern finish will be applied in due course. For better or worse, the Paolozzi murals are still in situ. I thought the plan was for the murals to stay with the rest replaced by white tiles. Can't say the mock up image was pretty at all! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2011 0:49:59 GMT
Nothing much seems to have changed to be honest. The interchange passage has no adverts and most of the walls on the platform and some of the floors have been plastered/concreted but not painted or tiled. Most of the floor has the same oblong beige tiles as before. However, there are big new exits visible, blocked off with blue metal hoarding.   |
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Post by malcolmffc on Nov 29, 2011 8:08:12 GMT
Surprisingly TfL haven't updated the tube map on their website yet to show the restored interchange. They're usually pretty quick about these things - the ELL H&I extension appeared on the map the moment it opened. I can understand why they haven't updated the paper maps yet as they're probably waiting for Blackfriars to reopen.
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strange the lack of interchange isn't commented on -- like it never existed...
