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On Sun, 9 May 2021 00:18:30 -0000 (UTC)
Recliner wrote:
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Yes, I'm sure network rail would jump at the chance to close a track on a
main commuter line to link up to the depot in order for LU to get their
trains.

Why would it have to close a track? And the Ruislip connection is also on

I suppose they could do it at 2 in the morning, but they certainly couldn't
do it in the day without seriously impacting the local mainline services.

a busy commuter and regional main line to Birmingham.

The odd DMU now and then doesn't really compare to an electrified surburban
line.

What makes an electrified line special? Ruislip also sees frequent
loco-hauled express trains — how many of those pass the Victoria line
depot?