On Fri, 20 Feb 2004 15:30:15 -0000, "Alan Ingham"
wrote:


Sorry to harp on about this, but has anyone heard anything further about the
Northern Line?

News on this subject seems to be getting rarer, like it's getting forgotten.
Is the Camden Town crossover going to be restored? Or is this the new format
for the Northern Line for the forseeable future?

There is a new timetable in place now that restores old service
frequencies but with the fixed service pattern.

The new crossover is in place but fixed out of use. The testing and
assurance process is being done now. I had to review documentation about
testing equipment today so testing work can occur tonight. There were
also tests last night. The intention is to ensure the new installation
is fully safe to brought into full "moving" service and that depends on
the results gathered from the tests. On the assumption everything gets
signed off then I understand there is a time period before the all
singing, all dancing service pattern can be brought back into use. I am
afraid I do not know how long that time period is. I can assure you
that a lot of work is being done to get the service restored.

Hope that helps.
--
Paul C


Admits to working for London Underground!