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Colin Rosenstiel · March 23rd 08, 11:07 PM posted to uk.transport.london

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BR took over the GNC before TPWS was invented. Given what happened at
Moorgate immediately before BR took over there, it is somewhat
unsurprising that the dead end tunnel safety system introduced there,
known as Moorgate control, was retained for BR use.

Agreed.

So the rolling stock does carry tripcocks?

AIUI. Not sure about the 313s on the NLL.

Nowadays they would presumably be able to rely on standard TPWS and
could scrap the tripcocks. When the 313s on the GN come up for
replacement (is there even a date yet?) presumably they will
consider updating the signalling at the Cross.

Sure. Pobably cheaper to use TPWS as it is less energy intensive
and doesn't contain moving parts..

But no change is cheapest of all.

I thought the main use was ECS.

ECS?

Empty Coaching Stock movements (to East Wimbledon depot).

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Colin Rosenstiel