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TOPIC: Improved train frequencies from May
Improved train frequencies from May
12 Feb 2018 18:58
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We do not yet know how late into the evenings this increased frequency will apply and what the stopping pattern will be. The new timetable will be reflected in online travel planning apps and websites from 23rd or 24th February. Starting in December the Monday to Friday offpeak frequency is due to increase to six trains an hour. December is also the date that new six-car trains will enter service on the Great Northern Metro services, replacing class 313 three-car trains that date from 1976. The new trains will undoubtedly be very smartly turned out, unlike the class 313s in their current condition. But just because trains are old, it doesn't mean that they are inevitably dirty and uncared for - to see what's possible take a trip on TfL Rail between Liverpool Street and Shenfield. The almost identical looking class 315s, only three years younger, have been refurbished inside and out and the windows aren't permanently smeared with traces of water. Once the class 313s have gone, it will be possible to replace the antiquated signalling between Drayton Park and Moorgate, which should improve reliability and give the potential for a further increase in frequency. For earlier information and discussion about the planned December 2018 timetable, see this article and related comments. |
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Improved train frequencies from May
13 Feb 2018 16:24
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Any good news is good news. Let’s take it. It would be nice to belief the changes will also see station names down to Finsbury Park (and back) will be made clear for those who don’t know the stops off by heart.
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Improved train frequencies from May
27 Feb 2018 21:00
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Karl Brown |
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Considering potential for incremental high street trade opportunity (a real hot UK-wide topic): The DOT puts average daily car trips through PG high street at 12,065. Most will naturally be on their way from somewhere to somewhere else, not even registering where they are between end points. PG train station has 1.913m in / out’s pa. On the basis Sunday rail travel is pretty much a write off, that’s an average of 6130 people 6 days per week, more than 50% of the car equivalent, and the majority doubtless being PGers. Based on the intent of the new timetable and the 32% increase in London households now being planned for, that's only going to go in one direction. It’s much easier to stop, park and shop when on two legs rather than on four wheels. Has anyone ever received, seen or otherwise heard of across the board marketing efforts to catch this ultra-local, really-should-be-captive, business - and one that looks like its certain to be on an upward trajectory (unlike passing cars)?
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