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Recliner[_3_] · November 27th 16, 10:30 PM posted to uk.transport.london

Clive D.W. Feather wrote:
On 25/11/2016 10:47, d wrote:
At the
very least, surely they could form up some 3 car units of servicable cars?
Would be better than nothing.

Half-length trains would raise issues with people standing at the wrong
place on the platform. If platforms are already busy because of the
reduced service, having people rush along it when the train doesn't stop
in front of them increases the risk of someone falling on to the track.

Yes, it would probably be unsafe.

In addition, I wonder if the double-ended 73 half sets are even capable of
running separately any more. For example, are the inner cabs still
functional? It's 22 years since they last ran in public service as half
sets, to Aldwych, and I don't think they've ever run as half sets on the
main line.