"David Cantrell" wrote in message
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On Thu, 04 Aug 2005 11:40:59 +0100, Alex Watson
said:

I see. Isn't doubling back forbidden by the routeing guide anyway?

I don't see how it can be, given that there are trains which go from
London to Hastings via Hampden Park, Eastbourne, and Hampden Park
(again).

Doubling back is forbidden in general although there are certain exceptions,
one of which is Hampden Park-Eastbourne to avoid the ridiculous situation of
making passengers get off at Hampden Park and have to wait on the platform
for the train to go to Eastbourne and back.

Peter Smyth