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Post by spsmiler on Jul 7, 2022 21:56:02 GMT
The incident was a fire alarm activation at Paddington at about 8:40 - it was in progress when my train arrived and we were hurried off the train and up to the surface. Silly me! I was thinking this was an sensitive concrete beam, which I believe do exist. I presume it was a sensitive light beam, detecting dust rather than smoke! A wonder it didn't cause trouble during all the trial running! I too was baffled by the thought of an oversensitive concrete beam! ------------------------------------------------------------------ More progress at Romford, btw I was surprised to see this as the platform all have ramps as well as steps. twitter.com/NetworkRailAng/status/ 1545009822671798272
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Post by jimbo on Jul 7, 2022 22:14:59 GMT
The ramps were provided for post office parcel trolleys. I doubt they meet disabled access guidelines due to angle and length.
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Post by jimbo on Jul 8, 2022 5:24:35 GMT
I presume the E.Line has settled into routine by now. Has it become obvious why such limited connection to Barbican station has been provided? Is it signed for passengers usage?
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Post by Chris L on Jul 8, 2022 8:58:19 GMT
I presume the E.Line has settled into routine by now. Has it become obvious why such limited connection to Barbican station has been provided? Is it signed for passengers usage? There is a sign above the lift on the platform. There is a new street entrance to Farringdon from the road next to Barbican station. About 100 metres from the Barbican station entrance. This has lifts and escalators which could not have been achieved by trying to integrate the existing station. |
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Post by jimbo on Jul 9, 2022 3:56:11 GMT
All the core tunnel stations are double-ended except for Whitechapel, but I am pretty sure that started out with a planned second ticket hall on Cambridge Heath Road, before economies led to the constructed scheme with only emergency access at its east end. Can anyone confirm my recollection? Woolwich was a later developer supported deep station which also has only one ticket hall. page 28 of 45 confirms my recollection of Whitechapel. |
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Post by jimbo on Jul 13, 2022 4:09:09 GMT
The forecast end date has moved out by approximately six months (to Autumn 2023) due to the risks associated with implementing auto-reverse, the additional functionality required for operational resilience, the reliability of rolling stock and infrastructure, and handover and assurance with Network Rail. The reported forecast end date represents operation of a full service from Reading and Heathrow through the central section to Shenfield and Abbey Wood, with a peak service of 24 trains per hour [TfL Investment Programme report - quarter to 31 March 2022]
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Post by Chris L on Jul 13, 2022 4:46:29 GMT
The forecast end date has moved out by approximately six months (to Autumn 2023) due to the risks associated with implementing auto-reverse, the additional functionality required for operational resilience, the reliability of rolling stock and infrastructure, and handover and assurance with Network Rail. The reported forecast end date represents operation of a full service from Reading and Heathrow through the central section to Shenfield and Abbey Wood, with a peak service of 24 trains per hour [TfL Investment Programme report - quarter to 31 March 2022] As already announced by Andy Byford in public statements when Abbey Wood/Paddington opened. |
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Post by jimbo on Jul 13, 2022 7:51:15 GMT
The forecast end date has moved out by approximately six months (to Autumn 2023) due to the risks associated with implementing auto-reverse, the additional functionality required for operational resilience, the reliability of rolling stock and infrastructure, and handover and assurance with Network Rail. The reported forecast end date represents operation of a full service from Reading and Heathrow through the central section to Shenfield and Abbey Wood, with a peak service of 24 trains per hour [TfL Investment Programme report - quarter to 31 March 2022] As already announced by Andy Byford in public statements when Abbey Wood/Paddington opened. Well, I must have missed that. The press release on opening day link ends with: The Elizabeth line opened on 24 May 2022, with full services across the entire route set to be introduced by May 2023. The new tube map press release link has a note to editors: Direct Elizabeth line journeys from Reading, Heathrow and Shenfield into the centre of London will be possible from autumn this year, with the full Elizabeth line timetable in place from May 2023. |
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Post by jimbo on Jul 14, 2022 19:48:33 GMT
I presume the E.Line has settled into routine by now. Has it become obvious why such limited connection to Barbican station has been provided? Is it signed for passengers usage? There is a sign above the lift on the platform. There is a new street entrance to Farringdon from the road next to Barbican station. About 100 metres from the Barbican station entrance. This has lifts and escalators which could not have been achieved by trying to integrate the existing station. The new lift provides an alternative emergency exit from that platform, an advantage of double-ending stations. We used to think that trouble in a ticket hall, eg fire, could be avoided by escaping by train, but if the service stops running ..... I can't see a practical usage for the new lift, since there are connections to the E.Line from Liverpool St, Moorgate and Farringdon both Circle Line platforms. So no loss due to absence of connection to Barbican outer rail platform. |
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Post by Deep Level on Jul 19, 2022 16:50:00 GMT
Any ideas as to why only the front four carriages are opening at Maryland EB the last couple of days (also included Forest Gate EB today)? The driver did announce it prior to stopping on all three occasions but nothing on the displays so not everyone was aware.
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Post by stapler on Jul 26, 2022 16:14:16 GMT
Has there been any news in the two months since it opened on
1. Bond St
2. Through running GEML- Crossrail
3. ditto on the West side?
I've seen the "autumn" and later 2022 dates!
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Post by Chris M on Jul 26, 2022 17:36:47 GMT
I'm not aware of any official announcements more precise than "autumn 2022" for all these. Unofficially however in the last few days I've heard 6 November being spoken of for through running (Shenfield-Paddington, Abbey Wood-Heathrow/Reading). While Bond Street was not mentioned, the last plan I was aware of was for Bond Street and through running to start on the same day, and I've not heard anything to say that is not happening.
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Post by Chris L on Jul 26, 2022 19:08:09 GMT
I'm not aware of any official announcements more precise than "autumn 2022" for all these. Unofficially however in the last few days I've heard 6 November being spoken of for through running (Shenfield-Paddington, Abbey Wood-Heathrow/Reading). While Bond Street was not mentioned, the last plan I was aware of was for Bond Street and through running to start on the same day, and I've not heard anything to say that is not happening. In an unrelated forum the bring into use date for Bond Street of 2nd October is quoted. As with everything to do with Crossrail nothing is confirmed until the paperwork is done. |
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Post by jukes on Jul 31, 2022 14:27:42 GMT
I'm not aware of any official announcements more precise than "autumn 2022" for all these. Unofficially however in the last few days I've heard 6 November being spoken of for through running (Shenfield-Paddington, Abbey Wood-Heathrow/Reading). While Bond Street was not mentioned, the last plan I was aware of was for Bond Street and through running to start on the same day, and I've not heard anything to say that is not happening. In an unrelated forum the bring into use date for Bond Street of 2nd October is quoted. As with everything to do with Crossrail nothing is confirmed until the paperwork is done. Was at and 'in' Bond Street early last week. Everything looking very very good! 2nd of October is certainly being mentioned but the hope is that if possible it might be 2-3 weeks earlier than that. As regards through running again 6th of November has been mentioned a lot but so has a 'window of opportunity' between mid-September and mid-November. In essence there is nothing certain yet but hopes are that everything can be achieved as soon as possible to allow plenty of time to iron out any remaining kinks before total integration in May 2023. |
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Post by Chris L on Jul 31, 2022 16:09:37 GMT
In an unrelated forum the bring into use date for Bond Street of 2nd October is quoted. As with everything to do with Crossrail nothing is confirmed until the paperwork is done. Was at and 'in' Bond Street early last week. Everything looking very very good! 2nd of October is certainly being mentioned but the hope is that if possible it might be 2-3 weeks earlier than that. As regards through running again 6th of November has been mentioned a lot but so has a 'window of opportunity' between mid-September and mid-November. In essence there is nothing certain yet but hopes are that everything can be achieved as soon as possible to allow plenty of time to iron out any remaining kinks before total integration in May 2023. Achieving both on the same day would be for the best. Lots of temporary signage needs to be changed. |
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Post by goldenarrow on Aug 7, 2022 22:13:13 GMT
Posts relating to developments at Romford Station (here) and the Farringdon Crossrail - Barbican LU link (here) have been split into respective threads within Station-Related Matters. Hat-tip:Chris M
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Post by spsmiler on Aug 22, 2022 18:53:16 GMT
I had to go to Ilford town centre this afternoon, didn't take a proper camera and now regret it! The station name has been applied to the glass wall, in fact its there twice on different sections of glass frontage but I only filmed one. Apologies, filmed facing directly in to the sun and from a lowish spec mobile phone camera. I am likely to return Tuesday morning with a proper camera and when the sun will be in a much more favourable location. twitter.com/ citytransportin/status/1561758311233486848 |
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Post by xtmw on Aug 22, 2022 19:58:09 GMT
I was digging through the TfL weekend closures and found this:
ELIZABETH LINE: Saturday 12 November, no service between Whitechapel and Shenfield. The limited services between Liverpool Street main line platforms and Shenfield will also not operate. Use Central line connections between Liverpool Street and Stratford / Newbury Park. Replacement buses operate
I never thought the Elizabeth line would operate at the NR Platforms at Liverpool Street, after the line is all connected up? Clearly it will, so, how often will it be? (I assume every 30 mins/ 1 hour?)
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Post by Chris L on Aug 23, 2022 3:14:47 GMT
I was digging through the TfL weekend closures and found this: ELIZABETH LINE: Saturday 12 November, no service between Whitechapel and Shenfield. The limited services between Liverpool Street main line platforms and Shenfield will also not operate. Use Central line connections between Liverpool Street and Stratford / Newbury Park. Replacement buses operateI never thought the Elizabeth line would operate at the NR Platforms at Liverpool Street, after the line is all connected up? Clearly it will, so, how often will it be? (I assume every 30 mins/ 1 hour?) Just morning and evening peak trains on Mondays to Fridays. I believe 4 in each. |
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Post by elsombernie on Aug 23, 2022 5:58:26 GMT
This now makes sense, as BBC London News have reported 6th November for the next stage to open.
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Post by brigham on Aug 23, 2022 7:28:33 GMT
... I never thought the Elizabeth line would operate at the NR Platforms at Liverpool Street, after the line is all connected up? Clearly it will, so, how often will it be? (I assume every 30 mins/ 1 hour?) No, I didn't expect that either. A ghostly shade of the original Crossrail project, as a major upgrade of the National rail network, perhaps? It'll soon be rationalised out. |
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Post by Dstock7080 on Aug 23, 2022 8:05:38 GMT
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Post by Chris L on Aug 23, 2022 8:27:08 GMT
Crossrail announcement says that Bond Street will open before 6th November. |
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Post by Dstock7080 on Aug 23, 2022 9:53:32 GMT
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Post by jimbo on Aug 24, 2022 4:47:41 GMT
The forecast end date has moved out by approximately six months (to Autumn 2023) due to the risks associated with implementing auto-reverse, the additional functionality required for operational resilience, the reliability of rolling stock and infrastructure, and handover and assurance with Network Rail. The reported forecast end date represents operation of a full service from Reading and Heathrow through the central section to Shenfield and Abbey Wood, with a peak service of 24 trains per hour [TfL Investment Programme report - quarter to 31 March 2022] Today's TfL press release states: The final timetable, which will see 24 trains per hour during the peak between Paddington and Whitechapel, is on track to be in place by May 2023. So back to original announced introduction date! |
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Post by spsmiler on Aug 24, 2022 19:52:24 GMT
Today I returned to Ilford station, it really looks as if it can't be too long before the rebuilt station is ready to open. twitter.com/ citytransportin/status/1562522066963668992 btw: maybe its just me, but Twitter did not let me view the enlarged images - it wanted me to log in If anyone has similar problems please let me know and I will add these images to my webspace and let you see them without Twitter hassle |
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Post by Dstock7080 on Aug 25, 2022 15:38:42 GMT
August 2022 update:
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Post by melikepie on Aug 25, 2022 16:34:59 GMT
Glad to hear Sundays are coming
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Post by spsmiler on Aug 25, 2022 19:34:56 GMT
So, Ilford 'by the end of the summer'.
That implies some time over the next few weeks - or to quote a date, sometime before the autumnal equinox - which is circa 21st September.
As an aside I was in Ilford again today, did not take any more photos but took a closer peep behind the hoardings. Work is well advanced in laying the special Elizabeth Line style of footpath paving.
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Post by Dstock7080 on Aug 27, 2022 7:29:43 GMT
earlier start from 5 September: content.tfl.gov.uk/elizabeth-line-paddington-abbey-wood.pdffrom Abbey Wood: 05.34, 05.44, 05.54, 06.04, 06.14, 06.20, 06.25, 06.30. from Whitechapel WB: 05.49, 05.54, 05.59, 06.04, 06.09, 06.14, 06.19, 06.24, 06.29, 06.35, 06.40. from Paddington: 05.44, 05.48, 05.53, 05.58, 06.03, 06.13, 06.18, 06.23, 06.28. |
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