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Dave Arquati · January 18th 04, 11:08 PM posted to uk.transport.london

Helen Deborah Vecht wrote:

(Corky)typed

"Anon" wrote in message
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I have heard rumours from different sources that the Northern Line
services
will remain as they are for a long time. There is no immediate plan
to allow
via Bank services from the High Barnet branch. Will this be another
Mornington Crescent situation.

I wouldn't mind betting that LU prefer running the line in that
configuration as it makes timetabling and train movements a whole lot
more simple. There are effectively two lines operating that happen to
converge at Camden Town.

AFAIK High Barnet/Mill Hill East - Kennington Loop and Edgware -
Morden work quite nicely independently.

Not if you *need* a seat, as I do and get uncomfortable in crowds.
Changing at Camden town is horrible and very crowded.

It also seems like rather a waste of the expense and effort that went
into connecting the two lines in the first place with the most versatile
junction possible...

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Dave Arquati
Imperial College, SW7