Post by jimini on Nov 26, 2008 16:24:29 GMT
Oh dear. The once reliable DLR seems to be descending into a spiral of problems, disruptions and horror stories. Bearing in mind I've taken a bit of annual leave recently so haven't been in the area as much, these are the problems / incidents I've been aware of:
- Two weeks ago: Severe delays between Crossharbour <> Lewisham. Manual driving between Cutty Sark and Deptford Bridge.
- One week ago: Severe congestion into Bank due to signal failure at Westferry. >25 minute journey between Westferry and Bank.
- One week ago: No service West India Quay <> Westferry in the evening peak.
- Monday evening: Severe delays on the Bank <> Lewisham route. Some manual driving. Journeys of >45 minutes reported between Canary Wharf <> Lewisham.
- Last night: Suspended Westferry <> Bank because of signalling problems throughout the rush hour. >20 minute gaps between Stratford <> Lewisham services at Canary Wharf.
- This morning: Departures to Lewisham from Canary Wharf at about 11:00 were 1, 20 and 29 minutes.
- Tonight: Severe delays due to signal failure at Canning Town.
So, is this solely down to the signalling upgrade works? Teething problems as they introduce the new stock onto the system? Or possibly just an unfortunate run of luck? Until recently, I've always considered the DLR to be one of the most reliable forms of transport, with minimal problems for the most part.
Your thoughts?
- Two weeks ago: Severe delays between Crossharbour <> Lewisham. Manual driving between Cutty Sark and Deptford Bridge.
- One week ago: Severe congestion into Bank due to signal failure at Westferry. >25 minute journey between Westferry and Bank.
- One week ago: No service West India Quay <> Westferry in the evening peak.
- Monday evening: Severe delays on the Bank <> Lewisham route. Some manual driving. Journeys of >45 minutes reported between Canary Wharf <> Lewisham.
- Last night: Suspended Westferry <> Bank because of signalling problems throughout the rush hour. >20 minute gaps between Stratford <> Lewisham services at Canary Wharf.
- This morning: Departures to Lewisham from Canary Wharf at about 11:00 were 1, 20 and 29 minutes.
- Tonight: Severe delays due to signal failure at Canning Town.
So, is this solely down to the signalling upgrade works? Teething problems as they introduce the new stock onto the system? Or possibly just an unfortunate run of luck? Until recently, I've always considered the DLR to be one of the most reliable forms of transport, with minimal problems for the most part.
Your thoughts?
