MIG wrote:
Richard J. wrote:
MIG 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?
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.
The Jubilee Line uses two announcers. They improved the announcements
about intermediate stations, but retained the original destination
announcements which always sound like someone speaking to
non-English-speaking 5-year-olds. Normally, it's most noticeable with
"WILLesden GrEEEn". Your Neasden announcement was probably one of the
original set, not one added for a non-standard destination.
It's possible, but the only original desinations I remember were
Stratford, North Greenwich, Willesden Green, Wembley Park and Stanmore.
I think they only used Neasden as a destination during the works.
Could be wrong.
Bear in mind that the on-train announcements now happen at every
station, so therefore Neasden would have to be in the announcement
library (or whatever it's called). So I suspect Richard J's right and
it's just a slightly bizarrely voiced announcement. You'll have to get
on a train to Neasden to find out for sure though!
snob mode
The DLR announcement for 'Royal Victoria' sounds like it was done by
the voice-over equivalent of Victoria Beckham, i.e. a common Essex
slapper.
/snob mode