On 20.01.10 9:28, Paul Scott wrote:
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On 19.01.10 22:38, Paul Scott wrote:
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One thing I would like to understand is whether it will be possible for
TfL to run any sort of "ghost" timetable south of New Cross Gate on NR
metals prior to 23/5/10? Given that a major recast of Southern
services is required there must be a risk that LOROL "debug" the new bit
north of New Cross Gate but then find it a struggle to get to grips with
the service carrying on to Crystal Palace and West Croydon.

News just in Paul. A supplementary track access has been agreed, allowing
for 15 slots per day in each direction from 17th Jan until the timetable
change date:

http://www.rail-reg.gov.uk/upload/pd...ion-letter.pdf

I read elsewhere that the signalled connections to NR were meant to come
into full time use last weekend, but the up connection signals at least
were
bagged over today .

Still, should see some 378s out and about through Sydenham pretty soon
now...

I would imagine that there are plenty to go around if building work is
finished and approved ahead of schedule?

The 378s? Somewhat behind schedule I think, although there are plenty of the
ELL variety available now. 10 or more units sitting at NXG depot as of
yesterday. But 378/0s for the NLL/DC lines seem to have ceased being
delivered for the moment.

Paul


My mistake -- I meant to ask if contractors and their crews would
receive bonusses for finishing work ahead of schedule.