On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 22:13:04 +0000, Bob Adams wrote:

In message , Paul Corfield
writes
On 14 Jan 2005 02:49:40 -0800, "Boltar" wrote:

The piccadilly trains seem to run very slowly into the northbound
platform at Kings X and its been like that for years. Anyone know
the reason?

There is a speed restriction due, I understand but would need to
confirm, to the condition of the track on the junction work. Plans are
in place to fully replace the junction and remove the restriction thus
restoring line speed. We are waiting for a confirmed date as to when the
work will be done but the last estimate said it was due in about 4-8
weeks. I'll post the planned date when we get the update.

On a similar theme but a different line and place (but at least still
almost on-topic as it is another JNP (aka Tube Lines) operation) why is
the Northern Line approach southbound into Old Street made so slowly?

There are also track and signal related problems there. There are also
issues with the tunnel lining. This is a long standing issue and goes
back years. There is a big piece of work going on at the moment and a
substantive fix is to implemented soon to get rid of the restrictions
and risk of signal failures. A lot of this goes back to how the line
was constructed.

--
Paul C


Admits to working for London Underground!

On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 09:32:36 +0000, Paul Corfield
wrote:


There are also track and signal related problems there. There are also
issues with the tunnel lining. This is a long standing issue and goes
back years. There is a big piece of work going on at the moment and a
substantive fix is to implemented soon to get rid of the restrictions
and risk of signal failures. A lot of this goes back to how the line
was constructed.

--
Paul C

Whilst we're on this section of Northern Line, could abyone please
tell me why, between Angel & Old Street the train seems to traverse
over a hollow sounding section of trackbed, making a noise similar to
traversing a viaduct or girder bridge.

Is there something below the tunnel lining to generate such a hollow
sound?

Nigel

Nigel wrote:

Whilst we're on this section of Northern Line, could abyone please
tell me why, between Angel & Old Street the train seems to traverse
over a hollow sounding section of trackbed, making a noise similar to
traversing a viaduct or girder bridge.

Is there something below the tunnel lining to generate such a hollow
sound?

No.

You're passing through City Road station.