On 14 Nov, 19:30, Paul Terry wrote:
In message
, MIG
writes

I am not convinced of the need for increased frequency to Hammersmith,
and wonder if it was just a consequence.

Passenger numbers at Hammersmith (H&C) rose from 6.8 million in 2007 to
9.2 million in 2008 - the new total is pretty much the same as those who
used Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3 and 4 combined. Compare the Northern Line
terminus at Morden, which sees only 6.65 million.

Add an alternating Hammersmith - Edgware Road shuttle then*. Even
with increased demand on the Hammersmith line used to justify the
current proposal, I don't see why it outweighs the impossible demands
that will be put on Paddington and Edgware Road and the loss of
convenient routes round the top left corner of the Circle. Sometimes
the cure is worse than the disease.


*No more terminating than in the Teacup proposal, but without the need
to worry about platforms, because both Hammersmith and Wimble would
offer some through trains for those who need them.