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[email protected] · February 16th 16, 12:11 PM posted to uk.transport.london

In article , d () wrote:

On Tue, 16 Feb 2016 05:19:25 -0600
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In article , d () wrote:

On Mon, 15 Feb 2016 18:25:52 -0600
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In article , (Basil
Jet) wrote:
Loads of space in them, is there? (I don't know if there is.)

They may now be regretting that the link to the NLL at Highbury &
Islington has never been commissioned because of the complications of
the two electrification systems. But available it is not so there is
no way to run a shuttle, even if Shoreditch High Street had a handy
crossover.

What complications? The NLL itself switches between overhead and 3rd
rail. That aside, they could store a couple of units overnight at
Dalston Junction for the 9 days and hire a security guard. But
obviously thats not going to happen with TfLs Can't-Do culture.

Signalling immunisation hasn't been implemented, apparently.

Would it matter if the stock was transfered in the small hours when the
lines were closed?

The connection was only ever intended for stock transfers like that but has
never had its signalling commissioned, AIUI.

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Colin Rosenstiel