Dave Arquati wrote:
wrote:

I believe the "seating" issue on the new SSL S-stock has been decided.
It will be the same for all cars - whether formed as 6, 7 or 8's. This
will mean a slight increase in seats on the Circle/H&C Lines (and even
more so if station rebuilds allow for 7-car operation), but a
reduction of 32% on the Met Main.

On an additional note, although people have been saying that S-stock
will only have longitudinal seating, the promotional shots show a mixtu
http://www.metronetrail.com/default....=1088068912937

And also an astonishing amount of empty floor space. That 32%
reduction figure looks optimistic to me.

I think Met line passengers are not going to be at all happy, unless
the service frequency doubles.

Colin McKenzie

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On average in Britain, you're more likely to get a head injury walking
a mile than cycling it.
So why aren't we all exhorted to wear walking helmets?