malc-c
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How much remains to be completed,? Still working on the stairs and lift?
No idea... there's a lock down so haven't been out to the station
How much remains to be completed,? Still working on the stairs and lift?
Why is this I thought Thameslink go in the way.Of course it won't have escaped forum members, the irony that we now have a 7 day a week through service to Stevenage - no Watton turn rounds.
Stay safe
Why is this I thought Thameslink go in the way.
Presumably will continue to run into P4 until P5 is ready - then could move into P5 and is nolonger dependent on May timetable?A Sunday timetable with earlier starts and some peak extras is operating which means Hertford loop services run to Stevenage.
Presumably will continue to run into P4 until P5 is ready - then could move into P5 and is nolonger dependent on May timetable?
Does anyone know if any work has been done regarding the platform and lift for P5.
Just wondered what might happen next week when the timetable changes?
The GN website info for the new timetable on https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/coronavirus-information statesDoes anyone know if any work has been done regarding the platform and lift for P5.
Just wondered what might happen next week when the timetable changes?
- Buses will replace trains between Watton-at-Stone and Stevenage on Monday to Saturday while Network Rail completes a major upgrade to Stevenage station
Anyone know is the track and signalling done - I.e. just the platform to be finished?
I've been advised that the Bay could open in August.
As far as engineering works are concerned? Not a clue. I saw on LinkedIn that the ECML PSU team were out and about this weekend, but nothing was disclosed as to where they were, so it could be unrelated. Besides, I'm not sure if the HL was even included in the PSU works.
Power Supply Upgrade. Works have been going on from Wood Green FS to Bawtry MPTSC to upgrade the ECML's power supply (mainly by removing Booster Transformers and converting Return Conductors into Earth Wire); from just south of Welwyn to just north of Hitchin, work has also been underway to convert the main line to Auto Transformer operation.PSU? Can you explain what it actually stands for please?
Power Supply Upgrade. Works have been going on from Wood Green FS to Bawtry MPTSC to upgrade the ECML's power supply (mainly by removing Booster Transformers and converting Return Conductors into Earth Wire); from just south of Welwyn to just north of Hitchin, work has also been underway to convert the main line to Auto Transformer operation.
I've been trying to keep track of progress of the works, but with the COVID-19 crisis, it's plummeted down the list of priorities.
FS - Feeder Stations are points where the National Grid transmission or local distribution networks supply traction current to the OLE. They may also be accompanied by neutral sections (OHNS) to keep the feeding sections electrically separate (certainly if the feeder station uses 2 phases).
TSC - Track Sectioning Cabins allow individual sections of OLE to be isolated and enable different feeding arrangements in case of a supply fault / planned maintenance / etc. Mid Point variants (MPTSC) are situated midway between two feeder stations and are accompanied by neutral sections as above.
Those with technical know-how can elaborate further if need be, but I think that's the gist of it.
We've been told (within GTR) that it's currently around 8-10 weeks behind schedule. Of course with the limited numbers of workmen on site this could slip further, but if it doesn't then as Class315 said, August would be correct.Can I ask where you get your info from? All my sources at Spencers are furloughed at the moment so details are hard to aquire.
With the works being delayed, will this mean the route knowledge into the platform by drivers also be delayed meaning no passenger services using the new platform until the Dec 2020 TT change?
Route knowledge for that sort of thing wil be a couple of pieces of paper in a brief. Shouldn’t be an issue.
Does that mean for example if the works is completed on Day A then the infrastructure can be used at start of service on Day B eg next day or is there a reason it can't?
As the track infrastructure is in place so shouldn't be a issue?
As long as everyone is briefed, and the infrastructure has been authorised for entry into service (see Market Haroboro) then yes.
Thank you, so once in service then there shouldn't be a reason not to operate 2tph north of Hertford North and 4tph south of said location providing paths are there?
Indeed a quick fag packet calculation I did with the pre May 2018 TT actually worked that the hourly terminator could be extended to Stevenage plus make the return working on time by using the time it would otherwise be sat at Hertford North so provided on a weekend 2tph between Stevenage and London via Hertford calling all stations.