On Thu, 18 Aug 2005 08:52:17 GMT, "Alan OBrien"
wrote:

The Northern Line has at least twice closed the Bank Branch in the quiet
months of July/August to put more speed restrictions in



Seriously, perhaps that is what is needed. Close one line at a time
in its entirety, and completely re-lay the track, signalling and other
failure-prone equipment. The amount of engineering work required in
future would then drastically decrease.

I'd bet that this approach would save money in the long term. Trouble
is, TPTB refuse to recognise this, despite the fact that it is
increasingly becoming the method of choice on the main line.

Neil

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