On 25 May, 12:22, Bruce wrote:
On Mon, 24 May 2010 20:59:00 +0100, Basil Jet





wrote:
On 24/05/2010 18:36, Bruce wrote:
On Mon, 24 May 2010 15:26:35 +0100, chunkyoldcortina
*wrote:
Mizter T wrote:

If there ever was to be a diversion of the DC line service, then it
could be mitigated by what Andy suggested - a Watford to Euston
shuttle service. Not sure how do-able it would be to stop it at
Queen's Park, but that would make such a thing x times more useful.

I think a Watford to Paddington shuttle would be most useful, allowing better
connections to the GWML and Heathrow from the WCML (tube between Euston and
Paddington is a nightmare if you have any luggage).

That's an excellent idea.

No it's not.

Well, you are entitled to your opinion. *Just as I am entitled to
mine. *;-)

A Crossrail branch to Watford Junction is, but was rejected
by the Crossrail team.

That I can understand, as a Watford to Crossrail service would not
make sense. *But a Watford to Heathrow service does make sense to
improve access to Heathrow Airport by public transport from the WCML
and its large catchment. *

Currently, most of these people drive to the airport. *Some masochists
go by rail via Euston, the Victoria Line to Green Park thence the
Piccadilly Line, or the Victoria Line to Oxford Circus then the
Bakerloo Line to Paddington, then Heathrow Express/Connect or walk to
Euston Square, Teacup Line and Heathrow Express/Connect. *Very few
people use the Green Line coach.


And some people change to the Bakerloo line (for Paddington) at Harrow
& Wealdstone, which is actually as quick and certainly less painful
for dragging luggage about than going via Euston.

The more I think of it - and the more I look at the alternatives - the
more attractive a Watford to Heathrow service looks.

I think a Milton Keynes - Heathrow service would be a better bet for
getting punters out of their car from further north, the original
Rugby - Brighton service certainly had plenty of passengers (with
luggage) for Gatwick Airport, so there is demand for WCML - airport
traffic; its replacement Milton Keynes - Croydon still also has a fair
few passengers asking about which platform at Clapham Junction for
Gatwick.