Paul Scott wrote:
"Matthew Geier" wrote in message
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So on 'environmental grounds' they want the more capable and
efficient over head system replaced by an inadequate and possibly
dangerous ground level system.


I think you are missing the factt that it really is only a very short
extension to an existing third rail system if they ran third rail into the
T5 basement - and there can't really be much of a 'technical issue' given
the neighbouring LU tracks for the Piccadilly. Staying with third rail
would mean the TOC (SWT or successor) wouldn't need a sub class of dual
voltage rolling stock, so there would be advantages in terms of train
diagramming.

I thought the intention was to 'extend' Hex to Staines, to enable
interchange with Reading/Windsor lines. You can only do that if you 25kv
that short bit. Doesn't the adjacent M25 have 'catenary' lighting.
Perhaps they should take away all lighting on that bit to reduce
environmental damage- or why just stop at removing lighting...

Jim Chisholm