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Post by chrissw on Jul 9, 2012 8:50:58 GMT
Although it doesn't seem to be the done thing here to complain about the service on the tube, I'm going to do it anyway.
There seem to be so many problems on the met these days, despite its shiny new trains and, I believe, its relatively new signalling system.
Mostly these problems seem to be signal failures; at least that's what us members of the travelling public are told.
Is anyone able to shed any light on why there are such frequent problems on the met?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2012 10:30:27 GMT
You may be wrong with the relative new signalling part of your assumption.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2012 11:31:07 GMT
You may be wrong with the relative new signalling part of your assumption. Indeed. I would have described it as relatively old. |
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Post by chrissw on Jul 9, 2012 12:29:40 GMT
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Post by trt on Jul 9, 2012 12:51:10 GMT
Oh! The Met line manager is Angela Back. I thought it was her sister, Helen Back.
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Post by Colin on Jul 9, 2012 13:25:39 GMT
The signalling is very much 'yet to happen'  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2012 13:31:23 GMT
I have to say that if you look at the amount of issues the MET has compared to other lines I think it does very well indeed.
The line is unique to the Tube as it runs on a time table, it shares an awful lot of congested track with other lines (down in central London) which means if a problem arises on one of those lines/trains the MET can suffer badly which is hardly the fault of the MET line.
It copes with many different branches and also as stated does not have a brand new modern signalling system - so unfortunately, until this is implemented and a bucket load of money is thrown at various pointwork, track and signalling you may still experience some issues.
There are always ways in which Tfl can improve services and I still do not believe they are as "open" as they could be in fully explaining problems to passengers but, as a fellow line user, I think they are doing their best....
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Post by chrissw on Jul 9, 2012 16:46:09 GMT
I'm certain that the overwhelming majority of people are doing their best, but if they are working with old equipment I guess problems will arise.
Anyway thanks to all for explaining the signalling situation on the Met. It just seems to me that it's had more than its fair share of problems over the last few weeks.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2012 16:58:02 GMT
The signalling is for sure the old with new bits bolted onto it so they can run there lovely new trains. The Met line is only unique as it publishes it timetable to the public unlike the other lines but all lines run to a timetable. The only brand new bit of signalling is in Neasden Depot as I said the rest are bolt-ons other lines have the same equipment.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2012 20:41:23 GMT
Does anyone know if the signalling contract has gone out to tender or been awarded? Also is when is it planned to have it in place so that they can up the frequency of the service?
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Post by pitdiver on Jul 9, 2012 20:46:04 GMT
Talking of throwing money at the MET. Many years ago when I was a station supervisor at Croxley I remember a VERY senior LUL manager came down to see the state of the signal system himself as he had been told that unless some money was spent very quickly the MET north of Northwood would just not work. I think a decision was made to try "sticking plaster" as there was no money in the kitty. I expect the same "sticking plaster" is still in use. BTW the year was 1990
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Post by causton on Jul 10, 2012 0:20:11 GMT
The line is unique to the Tube as it runs on a time table, Do you think the District line just goes to the drivers "Turn up at 8am, drive around for a bit and then go home at 6"? ... ...All lines have a timetable, just like all London Buses do, whether we see it or not is another matter! |
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