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Post by chilsie on Sept 23, 2023 19:52:54 GMT
While at Uxbridge, I got a glimpse of a Metropolitan line train that had “Farringdon” listed briefly as its destination, before getting changed to Aldgate and then finally to Baker Street, which I found unusual. While it was simply an error on the drivers part setting it as the destination, I’m still curious: can the Met actually use Farringdon as a terminus?
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Post by Dstock7080 on Sept 23, 2023 20:07:25 GMT
Not currently, as the connection to the former sidings has been removed and the promised Farringdon City sidings have been paused.
Farringdon is provided as a destination on S Stock.
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Post by metman on Sept 24, 2023 7:44:59 GMT
The train would have to tip out passengers/customers at Farringdon and run empty to reverse at Moorgate. This of course is unlikely unless there were issues which prevented Barbican and Moorgate from opening.
Is the (in platform) crossover still at Farringdon or has this been removed? It’s too short for S8 and probably S7s as well?
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Post by Dstock7080 on Sept 24, 2023 8:28:20 GMT
Is the (in platform) crossover still at Farringdon or has this been removed? It’s too short for S8 and probably S7s as well? Removed around 2019 prior to CBTC commissioning. S7s could use it, as there was an “S7” stopping mark beyond the eastbound platform. |
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Post by Tom on Sept 24, 2023 21:03:53 GMT
As Dstock7080 says, it was removed in stages in January 2019. |
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Post by xtmw on Oct 9, 2023 17:01:46 GMT
What is happening to the crossover at Liverpool Street, like Farringdon, which is also in the platform. I know it gets use when the Hammersmith and City Line is suspended between Liverpool Street and Barking. Do drivers have to put the train into the tunnel abit so the train can use the crossover?
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Post by Dstock7080 on Oct 9, 2023 17:51:55 GMT
Still in use over 5A/5B points
detrainment in platform required before shunting ahead to Limit of shunt board MRG002 is required for S7 & S8 and then require movement authority from Hold board MRG011.
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