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MIG · May 22nd 06, 09:19 AM posted to uk.transport.london

wrote:
Have there been any examples in recent times of LU stations temporarily
becoming terminal points (e.g. because of engineering work) but which
are virtually never used as potential terminal points at other times
even when the timetabled service falls apart for whatever reason? Do
train and platform destination signs just show "Special" or something
similar when a really oddball terminal point comes briefly into
operation?

Neasden on the Jubilee when there were works at Wembley Park. There
was no problem with the display, but the word "Neasden" had to be
recorded separately and inserted in the announcements. But it was
recorded at a completely different volume and style, and came out as,
eg "This is Canary Wharf. Change here for ... etc. This train
terminates at NEEEEAS DEN." Maybe it was to indicate incredulity that
trains were terminating there.