On 28 Aug 2006 11:21:48 -0700, "Boltar"
wrote:


Steve Fitzgerald wrote:
I don't think you can blame LUL on this as it's being led by the
companies put in to manage the infrastructure under the PPP. LUL get
what they are given as long as it meets the specification.

Surely LUL have the final say? Or do the infracos have cart blanche
to do what the please? Seems a bit crazy to have 2 different types of
new ATO signalling on the system.

B2003
Nope. Provided the Infracos comply with LUs standards - which define
functionality not a particular supplier - they are free to go with
different suppliers (and inevitably will since Westinghouse is part of
the Metronet consortium). It is going to cause a challenge for the
lines where interworking of services occur (e.g. Baron's Court to
Hanger Lane junction).

P