"Paul Corfield" wrote in message
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One thing I would like to understand is whether it will be possible for
TfL to run any sort of "ghost" timetable south of New Cross Gate on NR
metals prior to 23/5/10? Given that a major recast of Southern
services is required there must be a risk that LOROL "debug" the new bit
north of New Cross Gate but then find it a struggle to get to grips with
the service carrying on to Crystal Palace and West Croydon.

News just in Paul. A supplementary track access has been agreed, allowing
for 15 slots per day in each direction from 17th Jan until the timetable
change date:

http://www.rail-reg.gov.uk/upload/pd...ion-letter.pdf

I read elsewhere that the signalled connections to NR were meant to come
into full time use last weekend, but the up connection signals at least were
bagged over today .

Still, should see some 378s out and about through Sydenham pretty soon
now...

Paul S