matt_world2004
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Given the proximity of acton main line to old oak common will this station survive the opening of old oak common?
That's the benefit of modern electric trains, - they can stop regularly with far less impact on overall journey time and the environment than even the most efficient diesel units.I very much doubt it'd close. It's roughly the same distance as West Ealing to Ealing Broadway. Many stations are closer than that. Usage will rise regardless of OOC.
It has 1/3 the amount of entries and exits as west ealing. Also because of the low frequency lf trains serving the station compared to old oak common. For most of the catchment area of acton Main line it will be quicker on a turn up and go basis to walk to ooc.I very much doubt it'd close. It's roughly the same distance as West Ealing to Ealing Broadway. Many stations are closer than that. Usage will rise regardless of OOC.
But that's because the only useful place for most people you can go from it is Paddington, and there are good London Underground connections in the area which serve the purpose of getting into London better. Once Crossrail opens this is bound to change.It has 1/3 the amount of entries and exits as west ealing. Also because of the low frequency lf trains serving the station compared to old oak common. For most of the catchment area of acton Main line it will be quicker on a turn up and go basis to walk to ooc.
It has 1/3 the amount of entries and exits as west ealing. Also because of the low frequency lf trains serving the station compared to old oak common. For most of the catchment area of acton Main line it will be quicker on a turn up and go basis to walk to ooc.
But that's because the only useful place for most people you can go from it is Paddington, and there are good London Underground connections in the area which serve the purpose of getting into London better. Once Crossrail opens this is bound to change.
Given the proximity of acton main line to old oak common will this station survive the opening of old oak common?