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Old March 2nd 16, 05:26 PM posted to uk.transport.london
Peter Smyth[_3_] Peter Smyth[_3_] is offline
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Robin9 wrote:


Mizter T;154259 Wrote:
On 01/03/2016 16:59, Robin9 wrote:
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'Basil Jet wrote:-
The current TfL Rail map

https://tfl.gov.uk/maps/track/tfl-rail

shows interchange with the Goblin at Forest Gate, but the new Betty
map

http://tinyurl.com/h3r9l35

doesn't. Accident or design?-

TfL are peddling flannel, The Standard is telling the truth.
The distance between Forest Gate Station and Wanstead Park
Station is far greater than the distances at West Hampstead.-

Leaving aside the fact they are both TfL maps, your point is
irrelevant

- there's no rule that says different station interchanges shown on
a map have to be the same distance as between the West Hampsteads.
I think

Forest Gate to Wanstead Park is perfectly reasonable to be shown as
an interchange.


It isn't a question of whether or not it's reasonable for
an able bodied person. It's whether it's accurate or misleading.
Public transport is not exclusively for the fit and able. Nor is it
exclusively for public transport enthusiasts who swat up on
every possibility before choosing their route. Maps and diagrams
like these are studied by the ignorant and by the disabled who
need correct information.

The point I made may be irrelevant to you. It will not be
irrelevant to many less fortunate people.


What exactly is misleading about saying that Wanstead Park is 300m away
from Forest Gate? The map shows the distance so anyone who is unable to
walk 300m can choose another route.

Presumably by your reasoning TfL should remove all stations without
step-free access from the map because some people may be unable to use
them?

Peter Smyth