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Old March 22nd 12, 11:19 AM posted to uk.railway,misc.transport.urban-transit,uk.transport.london
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On Mar 21, 6:53*pm, Neil Williams wrote:
On Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:03:08 -0700 (PDT), 77002
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That ought to be permanent IMHO.


I hope not. *It is far more civilised to board at a terminus.

However, many folks have travelled to the terminus by subway.
Ascending escalators, waiting for a train, and accessing one's
platform all add to the journey time.
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On Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:19:58 -0700 (PDT), 77002
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However, many folks have travelled to the terminus by subway.
Ascending escalators, waiting for a train, and accessing one's
platform all add to the journey time.


True. But to me fastest is not necessarily best.

Neil

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On Mar 22, 3:50*pm, Neil Williams wrote:
On Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:19:58 -0700 (PDT), 77002
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However, many folks have travelled to the terminus by subway.
Ascending escalators, waiting for a train, and accessing one's
platform all add to the journey time.


True. *But to me fastest is not necessarily best.

Rather wise words Mr. Williams. Thank you.
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