On 27 Sep, 18:21, John B wrote:
On 27 Sep, 16:14, Boltar wrote:

Stations like Kings Cross St Pancras can get very overcrowded at peak times
(even more so in Nov when Eurostar at FCC move stations), but is the entire
closure of the station a routine occurrence?

You have to remember that the london underground is a **** poor
overpriced service

You have to remember... that Boltar must be allowed his rants.


****-poor is questionable; overpriced is demonstrably nonsense (given
that farebox income doesn't even cover operational costs, never mind
investment or any kind of profit-making).


In one sense it'd be great if LU fares were cheaper, but I don't think
that'd help to alleviate the overcrowding problem.

The current issues on the Circle and H&C lines (possible issues with
trains as discussed in another current thread entitled " Lack of
available trains") will likely be the cause of recent problems at
Kings Cross St Pancras.

However stations such as KXSP are always liable to be closed
temporarily if overcrowding occurs (and if there's a problem on any of
the lines stopping at the station this becomes a far more likely
possibility). I'd suggest some pretty obvious advice which is that
it's always a good idea for commuters to have a plan B and indeed C
should there be problems.

Picking up the Victoria line at Euston or Warren Street, the
Piccadilly line at Russell Square, the Northern line at Warren St/
Goodge St/ the Angel/ Mornington Crescent (bing!) or taking an FCC
train out of KX to Finsbury Park (Oyster PAYG is valid on National
Rail between these stations only - do remember to touch-in & out!) are
possibilities that spring to mind.

Those heading east-west should consider using the Central line (in
combination with the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Victoria or Northern as
required) and should bear in mind that Lancaster Gate station is
*very* close to Paddington, a 5 minute walk if even that. The Central
line will also deliver passengers to Mile End for interchange with the
District line heading east.