Euston Overground
On Tue, 25 May 2010 12:44:28 +0100, Basil Jet
wrote:
On 25/05/2010 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.
The more I think of it - and the more I look at the alternatives - the
more attractive a Watford to Heathrow service looks.
Okay, but you didn't say Watford to Heathrow, you said Watford to
Paddington.
I said:
Another possibility would be Watford Junction to Heathrow.
But you carefully snipped that bit. ;-)
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