Thread: SWT improves punctuality to 90%
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Old March 7th 05, 11:16 AM posted to uk.transport.london,uk.railway
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Default SWT improves punctuality to 90%
On Mon, 7 Mar 2005 00:09:21 -0500, David Fairthorne wrote:

If the present service is too crowded, more capacity could be provided by
extending platforms or running double-deck trains.

I've often wondered if DD trains really do help that much. Sure they may
move more people, but it also takes rather longer for the people to get
on and off. Is there any definitive evidence on this matter?
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(The changing appearance of the Gatwick Express service...)
http://gallery120232.fotopic.net/p9767288.html (1980: 4VEG unit 7910)
http://gallery120232.fotopic.net/p9680299.html (1998: 73 203 + coaches)
http://gallery120232.fotopic.net/p11218102.html (2005: Juniper unit 06)
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