On 15 Sep, 21:07, "Paul Scott" wrote:

"darkprince66" wrote:

On Sep 15, 4:34 pm, "Paul Scott"
wrote:

Don't think anyone has mentioned the reduced scope of the NLL
improvements, basically the 4 tracking will not go as far as
Camden Rd due to the state of the out of use bridges.

This reduces the Stratford - Camden Rd service frequency in the
off peak as there is no longer a centre turnback.

Details on the ORR site here, including track diagrams:

http://www.rail-reg.gov.uk/upload/pd...808-annexa.pdf


Just a thought, couldn't someone repair the bridges, or failing that,
replace them?

I didn't link to the covering letter before, but it's fairly clear that it's
repairing the bridges that is unaffordable:

http://www.rail-reg.gov.uk/upload/pd...let-110808.pdf


One initial cynical thought that crossed my mind was 'is this a Boris
budget cutback?' It would however appear not - after the bridge
repairs were costed they appear seem have come in higher than
expected, so it seems the bridges were more knackered that originally
thought. One wonders whether the old Mayoral administration might
somehow have rustled up the money - but given the TfL budget squeeze
courtesy of Crossrail it is perhaps doubtful. (I haven't checked the
TfL board papers lately for any discussion of this - the late and
lamented London Connections blog used to do a good job in providing
executive summaries of said minutes for idle folk such as I!)

Nonetheless it's a bit of a shame - the NLL is very well patronised
all day long, especially between Stratford and Highbury & Islington -
this reduction in promised frequency makes it a bit less of a turn-up-
and-go Metro service. Still, it could still happen one day if the
demand continues to remain strong or indeed grow, and - crucially -
someone can find some cash for it.