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Post by uzairjubilee on Jul 12, 2008 19:43:43 GMT
Hi all, Apparently Poplar is already long enough to accommodate 3 car trains. But I was there today and it really did not look like it was long enough. This is the same as Canary Wharf. Is it me or are they already long enough?? Thanks Uzair  |
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Post by Chris M on Jul 12, 2008 19:50:45 GMT
Poplar is long enough to take three car trains, the currently unused section is at the eastern end (furthest from the entrance), it is clearly visible from the eastern end of the currently used part (there are notices saying that trains will not stop beyond this sign) and from passing trains.
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Post by cetacean on Jul 12, 2008 20:02:49 GMT
Bank, Canary Wharf, Poplar, Canning Town, Stratford and the City Airport branch have platforms long enough for three car trains, although platform equipment needs moving. Shadwell is nearly there, West India Quay has had a lot done, and most other stations have hoardings at least. Island Gardens, Cutty Sark and the Beckton branch aren't being done.
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Post by edwin on Jul 12, 2008 21:47:32 GMT
Don't forget Langdon Park is long enough!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2008 22:38:58 GMT
Hi all, Apparently Poplar is already long enough to accommodate 3 car trains. But I was there today and it really did not look like it was long enough. This is the same as Canary Wharf. Is it me or are they already long enough?? Thanks Uzair Poplar has it's platforms extended about 2 years ago. The DLR 3-car project is in two stages. The first stage is Bank-Lewisham, the second is Poplar to Stratford and Poplar to Beckton. The King George V branch was already built for 3-car operation. |
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Post by cetacean on Jul 13, 2008 7:08:59 GMT
The phases have been merged and the whole system (less the Beckton branch) should switch to three car operation in early 2010. It may even be that Stratford-Lewisham switches first, as the work at Bank is the last on the list. Don't forget Langdon Park is long enough! Ah yes. Although I think the canopies need extending. They do end rather abrubtly. |
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Post by astock5000 on Jul 13, 2008 15:26:56 GMT
Bank, Canary Wharf, Poplar, Canning Town, Stratford and the City Airport branch have platforms long enough for three car trains, although platform equipment needs moving. Shadwell is nearly there, West India Quay has had a lot done, and most other stations have hoardings at least. Island Gardens, Cutty Sark and the Beckton branch aren't being done. I thought that Island Gardens is lone enough. Would it be possible to run 3 car trains between Canning Town and King George V at the moment, and run the Beckton trains to Bank? |
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Post by cetacean on Jul 13, 2008 16:32:56 GMT
No, since the stopping at Canning Town is due to the track layout at the junction being about to be demolished. It's probably also considered important to have direct trains to City Airport, whereas no one (relatively) uses the Beckton branch.
A quick google says Island Gardens is indeed long enough, and Heron Quays needs adding to the list also.
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Post by uzairjubilee on Jul 13, 2008 16:33:05 GMT
For some reason they are extending Shadwell before all the others.
Island Gardens is long enough - I think
And Cutty Sark will have Selective Door Opening
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Post by astock5000 on Jul 13, 2008 16:43:39 GMT
Mudchute is being extended, and it is also getting a third platform. Have they started rebuilding Tower Gateway yet?
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Post by superteacher on Jul 13, 2008 18:40:46 GMT
Mudchute is being extended, and it is also getting a third platform. Have they started rebuilding Tower Gateway yet? Yes, Tower Gateway is currently closed to enable the work to be done. |
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Post by astock5000 on Jul 13, 2008 19:55:01 GMT
Mudchute is being extended, and it is also getting a third platform. Have they started rebuilding Tower Gateway yet? Yes, Tower Gateway is currently closed to enable the work to be done. I know it is closed, but have they done anything there yet? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2008 8:24:28 GMT
i was working around the corner from their the other day and their was sparks flying everywhere from cutting equipment
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2008 18:47:24 GMT
I was on the DLR yesterday, and the DVA was still announcing to change at Poplar for stations towards Tower Gateway...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2008 19:11:55 GMT
hi all have been down as far as i could to the station today got to a point on top of a near by car park they have started to remove the old cannopy and are in the process of reinforceing the supports on which the old platform and track bed ran. the have got some diggers in and it looks like the old platforms will be done in the next couple of days i will take my cam with me tomorrow and try to get some pics
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Post by uzairjubilee on Jul 17, 2008 15:53:58 GMT
I'm gonna go on the c2c on the way to London Fenchurch Street and try to get some pics as well
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