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Richard J. · May 24th 06, 09:22 AM posted to uk.transport.london

wrote:
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?

--
gordon

There are loads of reversing points on the District, most of which
are only used in emergencies but are still operational.
From east to west we have:
Hornchurch, Dagenham East, Upney/Barking (via sidings), East Ham,
Plaistow, Bromley-by-Bow, Whitechapel, Aldgate East, Tower Hill
(east to west only), Mansion House (e-w only), Embankment, South
Kensington, Earl's Court, West Kensington, Barons Court/Hammersmith
(via siding), Gunnersbury, Parsons Green, Putney Bridge (bay
platform for C stocks or the mainline shunt over the bridge for D
stocks), East Putney and Wimbledon Park.

I think that's them all!

Plus Acton Town and Ealing Common.

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Richard J.
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