On Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:16:17 +0100
Ian Jelf wrote:
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On Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:47:31 +0100
Ian Jelf wrote:
Are they any more frequent than our Tube? I didn't get that impression
(I appreciate that they have express services superimposed.). I also
found it a much harder system to navigate.
The frequency was about the same, but it always seemed reliable. There was
none of this 15 min wait in the rush hour ********
Do you mean on the outer end of a branch like at Amersham or somewhere?
I don't think I've ever waited more than 6 or 7 minutes even in places
like Stanmore or Ruislip Gardens at 7.30am on a Sunday.
Early on a sunday is when the trains are most likely to be reliable.
I'm talking about endless waits at various stations in and outside the
centre because of some reason or the other. I had many occasions waiting
for a northbound piccadilly line train at finsbury park when 3 or on rare
occasions 4 northbound victoria line trains would come and go. It does seem
the automatic lines are more reliable (except when they fail completely)
in terms of service which tells you all you need to know really about
the real reasons for **** poor service on the other lines.
B2003