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Closing the moorgate branch was a mistake IMO. Not only did it serve a
hell of a lot of commuters but it was a convenient reversing point in case
of any problems south of the river. I'm sure they could have managed with
a shorter platform at farringdon with selective door opening - ie if you
want
to get out there southbound you must get be in one of the 1st 8 cars. Its
done elsewhere on the system.

I think extending the NR side of the station to the south of Cowcross Street
is/was the only way to get an interchange with Crossrail. Having taken that
decision the fate of the Moorgate branch was sealed.

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DAS