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Old July 27th 11, 10:01 PM posted to uk.railway,misc.transport.urban-transit,uk.transport.london
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On 27/07/2011 14:33, none wrote:
On 27/07/11 14:04, d wrote:
On Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:36:48 -0700 (PDT)
wrote:
If we're talking about LU, then what about Oxford Circus to Tottenham
Court Road, eastbound?

No, the Central Rises as it enters stations, then descends leaving
them. It was built this way in order to aid acceleration and
braking. The stations, in effect, are at the top of "underground
hills"

Why isn't this done any more - eg jubilee, victoria lines? It seems to
be a
simple way to save energy.

B2003

Unfortunately the modern way is to get 'new blood' which means that
previous good practice, lessons learnt, or even basic skills are forgotten.

I think there might a good reason why the Jubilee Line was built by
different people to the Central Line.
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