DasLunatic
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I've had another silly idea: running through services from Hampton Court to Bromley North, using the 377/5s freed up by Thameslink, supplemented with 376s in the peaks. Firstly, are there the paths to allow this, especially around Clapham Junction, and is there the demand for such a service?
This service would use the Hampton Court-Waterloo path on the SWT side and replace the Bromley North - Grove Park shuttle on the Southeastern side, meaning the service frequency will be half-hourly.
Also, could longer cross-London services work, for example Portsmouth to Margate?
EDIT: A look at a detailed map has revealed that such a service could not run unless it is diverted via Putney and a flyover is re-instated. Either way, is there still demand for cross-London services away from Thameslink and Crossrail?
This service would use the Hampton Court-Waterloo path on the SWT side and replace the Bromley North - Grove Park shuttle on the Southeastern side, meaning the service frequency will be half-hourly.
Also, could longer cross-London services work, for example Portsmouth to Margate?
EDIT: A look at a detailed map has revealed that such a service could not run unless it is diverted via Putney and a flyover is re-instated. Either way, is there still demand for cross-London services away from Thameslink and Crossrail?
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