That’s correct. It’s mathematically possible to reverse 24tph in that way but it is a performance risk.
Mathematically yes, but you'd probably have departure / arrival conflicts from the 2 running lines, so there would definitely be delays.
That’s correct. It’s mathematically possible to reverse 24tph in that way but it is a performance risk.
Mathematically yes, but you'd probably have departure / arrival conflicts from the 2 running lines, so there would definitely be delays.
With 3 reversing sidings to the west as well.I thought OOC was 8 platforms on the GWML, 4 for the mains and 4 for the reliefs?
The forum needs a "Good old days seen through rose tinted glasses" klaxon.
Only platform lengthening is mentioned on the Southall page on the Crossrail website.The new entrance at Southall is open today a few fare dodgers looked rather sheepish when caught out by the new Gateline . does anyone know if they are planning on widening platform.4
They have the land and its very narrow
New spacious station building opens following major redevelopment by Network Rail with more room for customers to enter and leave the station
Southall station has been given a new lease of life by Network Rail with a new ticket hall and lifts opening for customers today (Thursday 26 August) as part of upgrades for the transformational Elizabeth line.
People using Southall station will benefit from a brighter, more spacious station entrance with a new ticket hall constructed from glass and steel, including a wider gateline for tickets and contactless payments. There are also three new lifts and a new footbridge, which provide step-free access to all four platforms at the station.
TfL Press Release regarding opening of Southall ticket hall for Elizabeth line
Benefits for customers in Southall with step-free access and bigger ticket hall ahead of the Elizabeth line opening
Benefits for customers in Southall with step-free access and bigger ticket hall ahead of the Elizabeth line openingtfl.gov.uk
I love that they have retained the Punjabi (?) signage - I was worried that was going to disappear once the station had been TfL'd.And some of my shots:
20210826_170931 by Geogregor*, on Flickr
20210826_170942 by Geogregor*, on Flickr
20210826_171019 by Geogregor*, on Flickr
20210826_171103 by Geogregor*, on Flickr
20210826_171223 by Geogregor*, on Flickr
20210826_171308 by Geogregor*, on Flickr
It was Network Rail's project, and neither of them would want to remove the bilingualness. You can see the roundel here. https://twitter.com/Crossrail/status/1430867957601689604/photo/4I love that they have retained the Punjabi (?) signage - I was worried that was going to disappear once the station had been TfL'd.
I wonder whether they will retain it on the platform signage too - not sure where it would go on the roundel...
Looks great! Thanks for sharing.It was Network Rail's project, and neither of them would want to remove the bilingualness. You can see the roundel here. https://twitter.com/Crossrail/status/1430867957601689604/photo/4
On 21 July and 3 August, failures occurred to two Voltage Transformers, which measure the voltage
on the 25kV line. Whilst no injuries were reported, the Office of Rail and Road have been informed of
these incidents. A formal investigation is underway to ascertain remedial action.
The ELR100 software is the last major configuration before revenue service and is pivotal to the
programme advancing through to the next phase of the programme, known as Trial Operations.
In order to help demonstrate that the Elizabeth line can run at the necessary performance
levels for future service, we will be undertaking ‘testing’ 24tph train movements on the railway in the
autumn. This will be the service frequency in the central section when the full end-to-end Elizabeth
line is operational.
Once the software is ready to be commissioned a further blockade, planned for the autumn, will take place
to complete elements of outstanding works in the tunnels, including completion of the Tunnel
Ventilation System (TVS) upgrade works.
I can add that Sunday's work covers the GEML right up to Marks Tey & Billericay. IIRC this is track work east of Shenfield, and traction power upgrade works (IIRC the AT goes live between Pudding Mill Lane & Shenfield) which mean an all-day isolation of the eastern arm of TfL Rail.TfL have published a new schedule of upcoming engineering work dated 1st September.
Covers TfL rail, overground and Underground and goes through to early March, so dates of upcoming work on TfL rail lines are on the link.
Covid 19 related changes?One other issue mentioned is the need to upgrade the Tunnel Ventilation System. Does anyone know what the issues with this are?
There have been design and installation "issues" and "problems" for years. (not enough parallel inter-dependencies from memory, e.g. too many single points of failure)Covid 19 related changes?
I wonder what will happen to the old Southall station entrance?The new entrance at Southall is open today a few fare dodgers looked rather sheepish when caught out by the new Gateline . does anyone know if they are planning on widening platform.4
They have the land and its very narrow
The planning application says it and the existing stairs and footbridge are retained for emergency escape. Same as at one of the others, Acton Mainline or West Ealing IIRC, we discussed it in another thread about the Western stations few months ago.I wonder what will happen to the old Southall station entrance?
Surprised the ticket office in West Ealing isn't being turned into a coffee shopThe planning application says it and the existing stairs and footbridge are retained for emergency escape. Same as at one of the others, West Ealing IIRC.
There have been design and installation "issues" and "problems" for years. (not enough parallel inter-dependencies from memory, e.g. too many single points of failure)
Ventilation system functionality is linked to the number trains that can run for fire safety reasons, you lose too many fans and the service levels need to drop immediately which is done via the signalling system.
And of course without any “harsh” LED lighting accompanimentOn a low volume of course, so as not to hurt anyone's hearing...
Anyone know if the second staircase has been descoped from Hayes and Harlington( the one by tescos) the handrail where it would go looks like a permanent edition
The new entrance has opened at Hayes. The wall on platform 5 without cladding appears to be a graffiti target and the roof in the new station building looks poor.with exposed cabling and no tiling where the lights are so don't know how.much work is going to be done.
London will ultimately fund the majority of the cost of the Elizabeth line, and when the railway opens in the first half of 2022, it will operate as three separate railways. Customers from Hayes & Harlington will initially have to change at Paddington for services into the central section of the route.
Today is the first day of testing the auto reverse system in Westbourne Park sidings / back to Paddington. The trials are running between around 0900 and 1530 so will be interesting to see how it all works.
I'm surprised this was signed off from a safety perspective. Westbourne Park sidings is above ground and is not exactly trespass proofHow does it work in practice then; driver leaves Paddington, gets out of the cab and moves to the other end whilst the train is on the move to Westbourne Park, and then drives off back to Paddington at the other end once its stationary at the sidings? That's what my understanding of it was.