Ben
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Post by Ben on Dec 24, 2008 2:22:37 GMT
Quick question, the eternal refurbishment at Uxbridge has recently seen a metal gantry suspended along the length of the platform for cables and coms presumably. However, this has obscured the repeater signals that were presumably sighted for guards in byegone times. Having looked at these closely, they don't appear to work now, but before the gantry went up they did; I distincly remember seeing green and yellow aspects displayed as recently as summer.
Presumably theyve just been disconnected, or is it something more complex?
Thanks all!
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Post by Harsig on Dec 24, 2008 8:33:35 GMT
Personally I think its far simpler, namely the bulbs have blown. In fact I'm pretty sure I saw one working the other day but only showing the green aspect which being illuminated for only a relatively short time tends to survive much longer than the lamp for the yellow aspect. The platform repeaters at Uxbridge have long suffered from blown lamps not least because train operators only pass them in the facing direction while travelling on foot from one end of the train to the other and they thus do not get reported as having failed.
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Post by version3point1 on Dec 30, 2008 1:27:15 GMT
The lamps have just blown, as Harsig said. As to why they've not been re-lamped; part of the reason is that those responsible for doing the re-lamping have been unable to access the area of the platform behind that ghastly blue boarding in order to set up and do the job.
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Post by astock5000 on Dec 30, 2008 20:44:32 GMT
The lamps have just blown, as Harsig said. As to why they've not been re-lamped; part of the reason is that those responsible for doing the re-lamping have been unable to access the area of the platform behind that ghastly blue boarding in order to set up and do the job. However, this has obscured the repeater signals that were presumably sighted for guards in byegone times. So is there any point in 're-lamping' them? |
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Post by upfast on Dec 30, 2008 20:54:11 GMT
The lamps have just blown, as Harsig said. As to why they've not been re-lamped; part of the reason is that those responsible for doing the re-lamping have been unable to access the area of the platform behind that ghastly blue boarding in order to set up and do the job. However, this has obscured the repeater signals that were presumably sighted for guards in byegone times. So is there any point in 're-lamping' them? Yes. 1) To assist station staff and passengers heading up the platform to see if the starter signal is clear. 2) If it's included on Elipse (The Metronet Asset Register), then they are contractually obliged to keep it in an operational state. That cane make up for all the things that they don't ever fix! ;D ;D  |
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Tom
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Post by Tom on Dec 30, 2008 21:36:23 GMT
How many years have the hoardings been up now? Most other platform repeaters have been converted to LED lamps nearly two years ago!
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Post by Harsig on Dec 30, 2008 21:41:47 GMT
How many years have the hoardings been up now? Most other platform repeaters have been converted to LED lamps nearly two years ago! Actually most of the hoardings have now gone, including those that made access to the platform repeaters difficult. It was a pleasant surprise to rediscover just how wide the platforms at Uxbridge actually are. |
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Post by orienteer on Jan 3, 2009 16:37:50 GMT
The repeaters are useful, as many train operators just shut the doors and depart without any announcement. When walking down the platform you have to be very quick to board. I have complained to LU about this lack of announcements, with no noticeable effect.
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Post by happybunny on Jan 3, 2009 18:34:45 GMT
The repeaters are useful, as many train operators just shut the doors and depart without any announcement. When walking down the platform you have to be very quick to board. I have complained to LU about this lack of announcements, with no noticeable effect. Of course the best solution would be the instillation of an electronic train departure board, showing destination paltform departure time, if late etc.. then the passengers will know when the train is due to leave and be ready for it... similar to Richmond District, Ealing central etc etc |
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Ben
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Post by Ben on Jan 5, 2009 14:09:20 GMT
I have to eat a bit of humble pie here, went through the other day and made a point of staring at one waiting for the green to show, and it did. So it must be only the amber bulbs blown. Still though, the new gantry makes it very difficult to sight the signals unless youre standing right next to them. I love the temporary clock btw! Woolworths perhaps? |
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Post by orienteer on Jan 11, 2009 17:48:50 GMT
Perhaps they got the clock half-price just before Woolworths (next to the station) closed ;D
When the bus station was rebuilt many years ago (must be 15 or more), a big neon sign "UXBRIDGE STATION" plus a roundel was included. With a glass screen in front of it, it is only visible when lit, even in daytime. This sign quickly fell into disuse, and I observe many people nearby asking where the station is.
So I recently contacted LU through the TfL website to suggest that the sign be turned on again.
On Friday the roundel alone was lit. By this afternoon even that has gone out!
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