On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 wrote:

Bob wrote:

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/downloads/pdf/T2025.pdf

Comments?

The plan to divert the Chingford line via Stratford is an odd one. It
presumably is about using the platforms free up by Crossrail, and will
provide better connectivity - the only destination of significance lost
is Hackney, and that should be easily doable by either bus from
Walthamstow (or a reinstated Lea Bridge station) or Overground from
Stratford...

Presumably, there'll be a mix of both destinations. Personally, i thought
the idea of using the platforms and line to run a Stratford - Stanstead
service was better, but there you go.

...but won't it take significantly longer?

The run from Coppermills junction down to Stratford should be quite fast -
it's a straightish line on the surface, so i would imagine trains could
get up a better speed than on the twisty, partially underground route to
Hackney.

Also, what happens to Clapton?

Presumably, Tottenham Hale trains start stopping there. About time too!

tom

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