asdf wrote:
On 14 Feb 2006 14:37:40 -0800, "MIG"
wrote:

So does this all mean that TfL simply takes over the existing
franchise, with 313s and 508s still going Euston to Watford and
Bakerloo still going from Queens Park to Harrow?

Initially, yes. The press release says new trains will be delivered
within 5 years (it's not clear whether that's 5 years from the date of
the press release or the transfer of control).

That's not quite in line with previous discussion of the Bakerloo
taking over the Watford service.

According to the previous discussion, that's supposed to happen in
2010.

I had visions of maybe relaying the fourth rail to Watford, and (less
likely) keeping a service to South Hampsted and Kilburn High Road by
installing a connection east of Queens Park, allowing trains from
Euston to call at those stations, then use the unused platforms at
Queens Park to allow for interchange, and then proceed semifast to
Watford or beyond.

I take it you're assuming the Watford-Euston DC service will be axed.
Even if it is, South Hampstead and Kilburn High Road would probably
stay open because of the proposed Queens Park to Stratford service -
thus becoming "orbital" stations. Passengers for central London would
be expected to walk to Swiss Cottage and Kilburn Park respectively
(although if they're going to Euston it will take them a lot longer to
get there).


Yes, I've now reread the article, which previously I was just
part-remembering.

I wonder how they will turn round trains from Stratford at Queen's Park
though? I would have thought a connection east of Queens Park would
probably be a less major work than fourth rail from Harrow to Watford,
and could be done at the same time, or just before to provide an
alternative while the latter is going on.