On 2010\12\30 14:59, Jamie Thompson wrote:

This new-found
capacity would then let you add new stations such as Brent Cross
(whilst retaining Hendon and Cricklewood), another between Cricklewood
and West Hampstead, Napsbury,

I presume you mean Mapesbury. Napsbury is near St Albans.

On Dec 30, 3:05*pm, Basil Jet wrote:
On 2010\12\30 14:59, Jamie Thompson wrote:



This new-found
capacity would then let you add new stations such as Brent Cross
(whilst retaining Hendon and Cricklewood), another between Cricklewood
and West Hampstead, Napsbury,

I presume you mean Mapesbury. Napsbury is near St Albans.

Indeed it is, and is exactly what I meant:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napsbury_railway_station

....there have been lots of call to rebuild the station, but I suspect
that capacity is at such a premium that there's no chance. The fact
they have no plans to extend the platforms at Hendon, Cricklewood,
Kentish Town and formerly Radlett (researching this post I see the
locals won their fight to get them extended - well done!), should tell
you how disproportionate the focus is towards the regional services.

On 30/12/2010 15:05, Basil Jet wrote:
On 2010\12\30 14:59, Jamie Thompson wrote:

This new-found
capacity would then let you add new stations such as Brent Cross
(whilst retaining Hendon and Cricklewood), another between Cricklewood
and West Hampstead, Napsbury,

I presume you mean Mapesbury. Napsbury is near St Albans.

My paternal grandfather spent his last years in a mental hospital there.
I think it has been pulled down by now.

On Dec 31, 1:19*pm, Martin Edwards wrote:
On 30/12/2010 15:05, Basil Jet wrote:

On 2010\12\30 14:59, Jamie Thompson wrote:

This new-found
capacity would then let you add new stations such as Brent Cross
(whilst retaining Hendon and Cricklewood), another between Cricklewood
and West Hampstead, Napsbury,

I presume you mean Mapesbury. Napsbury is near St Albans.

My paternal grandfather spent his last years in a mental hospital there.
* I think it has been pulled down by now.

It has indeed, and apparently once even had it's own siding at the
former station.

I suspect the redevelopment and all the new homes may have been the
impetus for (re)opening a station. One piece from 4 years ago
suggested 7500 new homes.

On 31/12/2010 15:07, Jamie Thompson wrote:
On Dec 31, 1:19 pm, Martin wrote:
On 30/12/2010 15:05, Basil Jet wrote:

On 2010\12\30 14:59, Jamie Thompson wrote:

This new-found
capacity would then let you add new stations such as Brent Cross
(whilst retaining Hendon and Cricklewood), another between Cricklewood
and West Hampstead, Napsbury,

I presume you mean Mapesbury. Napsbury is near St Albans.

My paternal grandfather spent his last years in a mental hospital there.
I think it has been pulled down by now.

It has indeed, and apparently once even had it's own siding at the
former station.

I suspect the redevelopment and all the new homes may have been the
impetus for (re)opening a station. One piece from 4 years ago
suggested 7500 new homes.

Thanks for the update. I have lived in Birmingham for many years, but I
still like to hear stuff about the old territory.