On 29 May, 16:27, Paula wrote:
LondoncityslickerWrote:



Remember the ELR is only a Metro service not a tube service.
So it's meant to run every 15-20 minutes. So bus services may well
remain if the frequencies are poor.

According to TfL's website there will be 12 trains an hour through the
Dalston Junction - Surrey Quays section going up to 16 when the South
London Line joins it. That's more like a train every 5-6 minutes than
15 - 20.

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Paula

16 an hour is nearly one every 3/4 minutes.
Making it one of the most frequent rail services in London.

It's currently every 5 minutes or so in the peak.
Are passenger numbers really going to be that high to justify so many
trains running.
Obviously extended it will get more travellers and also in time
generate more travellers
as homes and businesses move closer to the line.

Beyond the peak the current East London line doesn't have that much
traffic.
For instance you can gurantee a seat at 3pm on a weekday. Not true of
other lines. (Jubilee for example)

If the frequencies are true then thats great. But I doubt the promise
will be a reality.