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Old February 3rd 05, 02:01 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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Default White City station on Hammermith & City

Larry Lard wrote:

http://www.alwaystouchout.com/project/24 and links therefrom. As I
understand it this is all going to be going live 'Summer 2005'.
Network maps in tube stations already show Imperial Wharf and

Shepherds
Bush WLL stations as '* opening summer 2005'.


Hmmm.

The WLL station will be long enough for four-car trains, due to the
constraints of the signalling. I also wonder how much of a constraint
there will be on pathing freights and 377/Xs around the 313s stopping
at the station.

No mention is made of how long the H&CR station will be - seems to me
that making it seven (or eight!) cars instead of six would be useful
if/when the new SSL stock comes on the scene (this is dependent on how
easily Hammersmith station can be modified). Even if the trains will
never be longer, having a platform bigger than your train makes the
T/Op's life much less stressful.