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Basil Jet[_4_] · May 25th 19, 02:26 PM posted to uk.transport.london,uk.railway

On 25/05/2019 11:54, wrote:
On Sat, 25 May 2019 10:33:40 -0000 (UTC)
Recliner wrote:
wrote:
On Fri, 24 May 2019 20:30:04 -0000 (UTC)
Recliner wrote:
wrote:
For the 2nd time I've now been on 717 out of Moorgate and for the 2nd time
it skipped Old Street and Essex road. Anyone know if this is to do with the

sighting issues that have been mentioned or there some other problem at
these

stations wrt these trains?

I know they currently need a second driver in the cab at some stations till
the signals are relocated. Perhaps, in the absence of said second pair of
eyes, they have to skip such stations?

Sounds plausible. Suits me though - saves 5 mins on the journey!

Do they warn in advance that the stops will be skipped? That might confirm
the theory.

They do. Followed shortly after by people rushing off the train.

Are these scheduled trains, or are they untimetabled extras going to
Gordon Hill? If I showed up at Old Street for an infrequent service to
Bayford and saw it flying through the station I wouldn't be impressed,
particularly if I'd just let a few trains go because they weren't
calling at Bayford.

Incidentally, Watton-At-Stone now has practically no trains to Stevenage
on Monday to Fridays. The GBNRTT gives no hint of replacement bus times.
There are no shortage of electric trains sitting around unused that
could run an hourly shuttle from Watton to Knebworth, but they can't be
arsed.

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