Dom K
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Post by Dom K on Sept 11, 2019 11:54:58 GMT
There is a thread for the Stratford discussion, so let’s not derail this thread
The line is 3 days old and I’ve used it for the first 2 days, couldn’t this morning as the 0908 was cancelled from Meridian Water.
My observations so far:
The line is well used Stratford to Tottenham Hale and vice versa, a bit more to Northumberland Park and less so to Meridian Water. I did see some punters get on at Tottenham Hale to Meridian Water to go to the Ikea!
I’m terms of service, there is a tight turn around at Meridian Water, so I’ve noticed a lot of delays and late leaving from Meridian Water.
There has been a number of cancellations and short forms over the last few days, mainly because they are using 317s from the reserves
It’s been reported elsewhere that the timetable change to incorporate the new service has meant some of the Broxbourne - Liv St peak services miss out stops such as Waltham Cross.
It’s only the beginning and GA (Greater Anglia) are still learning the ropes, although I was surprised they didn’t do much testing of the new timetable which clearly has lots of issues! I expect changes in the December timetable
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Post by superteacher on Sept 11, 2019 17:51:57 GMT
Heard a travel report on the radio today which still mentioned Angel Road!
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Post by waysider on Jul 26, 2020 8:46:51 GMT
I would have added this to the 'STAR and Tottenham Hale' thread but its been locked up. Anyway, take a look at this picture looking south from the new third platform at Tottenham Hale. Can anyone tell me the purpose of the V-shaped device in the middle of the rails that extends just beyond the bridge?  2020-07-26_09-42-41 by james tuite, on Flickr |
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Post by countryman on Jul 26, 2020 9:01:59 GMT
Check rails to try to prevent derailed vehicles hitting the bridge piers?
EDIT: If you watch the cabview Youtube videos from Germany, you will see this kind of arrangement at many bridges, on double track usually only on the side of potential collision. Also frequently seen on overbridges and viaducts.
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Post by waysider on Jul 26, 2020 11:53:35 GMT
Check rails to try to prevent derailed vehicles hitting the bridge piers? EDIT: If you watch the cabview Youtube videos from Germany, you will see this kind of arrangement at many bridges, on double track usually only on the side of potential collision. Also frequently seen on overbridges and viaducts. Stupid question, but how exactly do they work? |
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Post by countryman on Jul 26, 2020 12:08:28 GMT
Check rails to try to prevent derailed vehicles hitting the bridge piers? EDIT: If you watch the cabview Youtube videos from Germany, you will see this kind of arrangement at many bridges, on double track usually only on the side of potential collision. Also frequently seen on overbridges and viaducts. Stupid question, but how exactly do they work? If the train derails, say, to the right, the inside of the left wheels will hit the rail, and keep the train moving in a relatively straight line. |
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Post by bassmike on Jul 26, 2020 19:26:32 GMT
Probably from the disaster in Germany several years ago when a train derailed and hit an overbridge.
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Post by superteacher on Aug 13, 2020 10:34:12 GMT
I would have added this to the 'STAR and Tottenham Hale' thread but its been locked up.
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Post by stapler on Aug 14, 2020 7:23:51 GMT
Probably from the disaster in Germany several years ago when a train derailed and hit an overbridge. Wouldn't the V check rails need to be further away from the structure designed to be protected? This is a bi-directional line, and you can see the same device the other side of the bridge;but what is the max line speed here? |
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Post by countryman on Aug 14, 2020 14:46:10 GMT
Probably from the disaster in Germany several years ago when a train derailed and hit an overbridge. Wouldn't the V check rails need to be further away from the structure designed to be protected? This is a bi-directional line, and you can see the same device the other side of the bridge;but what is the max line speed here? I don't think its another device. I think it is only one unit but you can't see the rails under the bridge because it is in shadow. Perhaps if someone is in the area they could have a look and post. |
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Post by slugabed on Aug 14, 2020 14:51:58 GMT
Rest assured it is all one unit.
They have been installed at all the overbridges I've seen on the third track.
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Post by spsmiler on Aug 15, 2020 10:14:39 GMT
Rest assured it is all one unit. They have been installed at all the overbridges I've seen on the third track. This being only one unit can just about be seen if one looks very carefully. |
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Post by waysider on Nov 26, 2020 0:12:00 GMT
I was passing Meridian Water station this afternoon and noticed on the platform for the Stratford service, instead of the usual 8-carriage 317 unit, there was a 4-carriage 379 unit.
Can anyone shed any light on this?
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Post by goldenarrow on Nov 26, 2020 10:23:42 GMT
I was passing Meridian Water station this afternoon and noticed on the platform for the Stratford service, instead of the usual 8-carriage 317 unit, there was a 4-carriage 379 unit. Can anyone shed any light on this? With the FLIRT roll out more or less complete, GA are are in the midst of a rolling stock re-shuffle which is probably resulting in some 'odd' diagrams popping up. |
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Post by John Tuthill on Nov 26, 2020 10:47:36 GMT
I was passing Meridian Water station this afternoon and noticed on the platform for the Stratford service, instead of the usual 8-carriage 317 unit, there was a 4-carriage 379 unit. Can anyone shed any light on this? With the FLIRT roll out more or less complete, GA are are in the midst of a rolling stock re-shuffle which is probably resulting in some 'odd' diagrams popping up. FLIRT? |
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Post by goldenarrow on Nov 26, 2020 10:56:19 GMT
With the FLIRT roll out more or less complete, GA are are in the midst of a rolling stock re-shuffle which is probably resulting in some 'odd' diagrams popping up. FLIRT? Apologies, FLIRT (Fast Light Intercity and Regional Train) is the Stadler product family from which classes 745 and 755 are derived from. |
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Post by John Tuthill on Nov 26, 2020 13:06:32 GMT
Apologies, FLIRT (Fast Light Intercity and Regional Train) is the Stadler product family from which classes 745 and 755 are derived from. Phew. Thanks for that, what with 'Flirt' and 'Gobblin' I was beginning to wonder who wrote the timetables-Harold Robbins?  |
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Post by waysider on Nov 27, 2020 11:05:06 GMT
Apologies, FLIRT (Fast Light Intercity and Regional Train) is the Stadler product family from which classes 745 and 755 are derived from. Phew. Thanks for that, what with 'Flirt' and 'Gobblin' I was beginning to wonder who wrote the timetables-Harold Robbins? Haha Just an aside, how will 'FLIRT' affect the 379 stock? Are Greater Anglia keeping it or will it so to another part of the Country? Personally I'm baffled by the need to replace it on the Stansted Express. It ticked every box as far as I can see and the new German trains, apart from their curvy noses, add nothing for the passenger? |
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Post by Chris L on Nov 27, 2020 11:13:44 GMT
Phew. Thanks for that, what with 'Flirt' and 'Gobblin' I was beginning to wonder who wrote the timetables-Harold Robbins? Haha Just an aside, how will 'FLIRT' affect the 379 stock? Are Greater Anglia keeping it or will it so to another part of the Country? Personally I'm baffled by the need to replace it on the Stansted Express. It ticked every box as far as I can see and the new German trains, apart from their curvy noses, add nothing for the passenger? Standardisation of the fleet. The 379s are going off lease. Not much demand for them elsewhere as electrification on hold. The Stadlers on the Stansted Express are a step forward. Very smooth ride, great acceleration and step free access. |
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