"Peter Masson" wrote in message
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"Clive D. W. Feather" wrote

The New Lines to Watford Junction, and the Bushey Triangle (to give
access to Croxley depot) were electrified in 1917, basically as soon as
the Bakerloo Line was ready to use it.

The Croxley Green branch was electrified in 1922 and the Rickmansworth
branch in 1927. This is just as likely to be post-war austerity and
dealing with Grouping as any other reason.

The Met Watford branch was opened in 1925, and electrified from the start,
though for the first few months half the service was provided by steam GC
trains from Marylebone. There was also, until 1934, a shuttle service
between Rickmansworth and Watford. When the Croxley link is opened is
there a case for an Amersham to Watford Junction service, as well as Met
trains from Aldgate/Baker Street?

There is a capability to do that, but it does not form part of the current
business case:

""Whilst Croxley Rail Link does not prevent a service between Amersham
and Watford in the future, the project's objectives will not be changed to
include it at this stage. The project is focusing its resources in achieving
the current preferred scheme. A separate business case and funding bid
would need to be completed to obtain the funding to offer an extended
service to Amersham."

From this recent FAQ:

http://www.croxleyraillink.com/media...y%20issues.pdf

Paul S