In article .com,
() wrote:

I've seen out of service trains reverse at Euston (Bank) but why would
they reverse an inservice train. At 7.30 this morning I crossed from
Camden CX branch to HB branch and the first train was going to Euston
only. No problems for me as I wanted the Victoria Line but this seemed
an odd thing to do.

Kevin


There are various reasons, one could have been that the train was late out
of depot and it was decided to reverse it S-N to make it correct time. It
is usually preferable to take passengers because at least it allows them
to get as far as Euston, where they can change as necessary.

If there's platform staff available to help detrain, then the delay
shouldn't be too much.

The other reversing move, N-S, allows people to be taken as far as Euston
SB platform, rather than detraining them at Kings Cross. However,
passengers are rarely taken into Euston this way because if the passengers
want to continue north, it is a long walk to the NB platforms. The train
may also be held in the Euston loop for some time, depending if it is
being held to its right time south.

also see:

http://www.romilepa.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ZTemp/

for odd bits of info. on things that have been mentioned in other parts of
this thread.

Roger
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