Neither is (say) the DLR.I'm surprised this was signed off from a safety perspective. Westbourne Park sidings is above ground and is not exactly trespass proof
Neither is (say) the DLR.I'm surprised this was signed off from a safety perspective. Westbourne Park sidings is above ground and is not exactly trespass proof
I'm surprised this was signed off from a safety perspective. Westbourne Park sidings is above ground and is not exactly trespass proof
But the dlr system has a camera set up and the control room can advise PSAs to get to the front of the train in the event that there is behaviour or conditions where someone is likely to end up on the tracks . I've been on a DLR train when such a call came through and the PSA was advised to get to the front due to crowding at shadwell.Neither is (say) the DLR.
But the dlr system has a camera set up and the control room can advise PSAs to get to the front of the train in the event that there is behaviour or conditions where someone is likely to end up on the tracks . I've been on a DLR train when such a call came through and the PSA was advised to get to the front due to crowding at shadwell.
I assume there will be some CCTV cameras covering the Westbourne Park and tunnel portal area for the same purpose.
It might well be monitored from Paddington's control room.
Is that due to be tested?More likely is it will be monitored from Crossrail’s operations centre at Romford, who will have the ability to stop all trains running under ATO remotely.
Is that due to be tested?
Thank you for the detailed explanation. Very interesting.Sorry for not replying yesterday - I was out for the day.
I don't believe the testing went that well for various reasons. The next test will be 3rd October so let's hope it works then.
I did hear that they had employed land sheriffs to monitor the sidings but I wasn't working so not sure if that happened.
The process isn't as described as above. Before leaving Paddington, we acknowledge the auto- reverse icon, turn the master control switch to shutdown and remove our key. The train moves towards the sidings and we stay in the Westbound cab until the train comes to a stand in the sidings.
We then walk to the Eastbound cab during which time once the departure time arrives, the train will automatically head to Paddington. I would imagine most drivers would had reached the other end before it heads back to Paddington, but I guess in cases of late running it could set-off soon after it arrives.
My disclaimer is that's what we were issued with the other day.
Sorry for not replying yesterday - I was out for the day.
I don't believe the testing went that well for various reasons. The next test will be 3rd October so let's hope it works then.
I did hear that they had employed land sheriffs to monitor the sidings but I wasn't working so not sure if that happened.
The process isn't as described as above. Before leaving Paddington, we acknowledge the auto- reverse icon, turn the master control switch to shutdown and remove our key. The train moves towards the sidings and we stay in the Westbound cab until the train comes to a stand in the sidings.
We then walk to the Eastbound cab during which time once the departure time arrives, the train will automatically head to Paddington. I would imagine most drivers would had reached the other end before it heads back to Paddington, but I guess in cases of late running it could set-off soon after it arrives.
My disclaimer is that's what we were issued with the other day.
Who has the responsibility for monitoring the sidings is it tfl / MTR or network railSorry for not replying yesterday - I was out for the day.
I don't believe the testing went that well for various reasons. The next test will be 3rd October so let's hope it works then.
I did hear that they had employed land sheriffs to monitor the sidings but I wasn't working so not sure if that happened.
The process isn't as described as above. Before leaving Paddington, we acknowledge the auto- reverse icon, turn the master control switch to shutdown and remove our key. The train moves towards the sidings and we stay in the Westbound cab until the train comes to a stand in the sidings.
We then walk to the Eastbound cab during which time once the departure time arrives, the train will automatically head to Paddington. I would imagine most drivers would had reached the other end before it heads back to Paddington, but I guess in cases of late running it could set-off soon after it arrives.
My disclaimer is that's what we were issued with the other day.
Most helpful in understanding the process, thanks. What is the general turnaround in the sidings expected to be in the timetable; 5-7 minutes?
Who has the responsibility for monitoring the sidings is it tfl / MTR or network rail
Rail for London I guess the company name isSolely managed by TfL (the name of the exact subsidiary company escapes me). The division between NR/XR infrastructure is where the relief lines diverge to the CRL West and East lines.
12 trains an hour gives a 16 minute turnaround time at the sidings.
You’re probably right, I’m not a mathematician. We currently occupy the westbound too so my diagram is 16 mins turnaround.
But a loop has a fixed capacity which would be prohibitively expensive to increase especially after its high initial cost. Minor adjustments to the number of sidings are relatively easy to provide.At some point doesn't it just become easier to tunnel a balloon loop?
At some point doesn't it just become easier to tunnel a balloon loop?
At some point, all, or most of, these trains will run to Old Oak Common.At some point doesn't it just become easier to tunnel a balloon loop?
All...At some point, all, or most of, these trains will run to Old Oak Common.
and...Trial Running has broadly been positive and although there have been a number
of expected settling down issues encountered, they relate to known issues in the
current software configuration. These are expected to be resolved with the
upcoming software release known as ELR100.
The ELR100 software should be the last major configuration before revenue
service and is pivotal to the programme advancing through to the next stage,
known as Trial Operations. It is expected that the software will be assured and
commissioned in October.
It is forecasted that Trial Operations will commence in November 2021, at the
earliest, however several key milestones need to be met before this important
and final phase of the programme can commence.
The next station to be transferred is Canary Wharf. It is expected that, alongside
the final integration of Abbey Wood station, Canary Wharf will be transferred in
autumn 2021. Bond Street is on target to achieve the configuration necessary to
be able to support Trial Operations, and works are continuing at the station for it
to be ready for passenger service.
Hopes of Crossrail opening early next year appear set to be dashed after inspectors raised new concerns about its trains and stations.
They said it was now forecast to open next May, when Elizabeth line trains will run under central London for the first time.
The exact opening date in May has been withheld, but the report, by the Crossrail watchdog Jacobs, said it was at the latter part of the six-month “opening window” of the first six months of 2022 promised by Transport for London.
Anyone any suggestions what these issues with the trains are considering they’ve been in service for years now?Train problems delay Crossrail opening to May
Hopes of Crossrail opening early next year appear set to be dashed after inspectors raised new concerns about its trains and stations.www.standard.co.uk