Anybody know why the North Kent line was chosen as a pilot in
preference to the Bexleyheath and Sidcup lines? It seems perverse
that the areas which already benefit from the Jubilee Line extension
are also getting the extra evening trains.

"Gary Jenkins" wrote in message
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Anybody know why the North Kent line was chosen as a pilot in
preference to the Bexleyheath and Sidcup lines? It seems perverse
that the areas which already benefit from the Jubilee Line extension
are also getting the extra evening trains.

Perhaps it's to allow those arriving at Greenwich via the DLR at four
minute intervals to wait fewer than 30 minutes for a connection into
Kent. My evening journeys have been hugely improved by the
introduction of four trains an hour at Greenwich.
--
Malcolm

"Malcolm Knight" wrote in message ...
"Gary Jenkins" wrote in message
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Anybody know why the North Kent line was chosen as a pilot in
preference to the Bexleyheath and Sidcup lines? It seems perverse
that the areas which already benefit from the Jubilee Line extension
are also getting the extra evening trains.

Perhaps it's to allow those arriving at Greenwich via the DLR at four
minute intervals to wait fewer than 30 minutes for a connection into
Kent. My evening journeys have been hugely improved by the
introduction of four trains an hour at Greenwich.


Wouldn't the same argument apply to people wanting a connection at
Lewisham DLR to the Bexleyheath or Sidcup lines?

"Gary Jenkins" wrote in message
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"Malcolm Knight" wrote in message
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"Gary Jenkins" wrote in message
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Anybody know why the North Kent line was chosen as a pilot in
preference to the Bexleyheath and Sidcup lines? It seems
perverse
that the areas which already benefit from the Jubilee Line
extension
are also getting the extra evening trains.

Perhaps it's to allow those arriving at Greenwich via the DLR at
four
minute intervals to wait fewer than 30 minutes for a connection
into
Kent. My evening journeys have been hugely improved by the
introduction of four trains an hour at Greenwich.

Wouldn't the same argument apply to people wanting a connection at
Lewisham DLR to the Bexleyheath or Sidcup lines?

The Sidcup, Bexleyheath and Greenwich lines claim equal priority for
four trains an hour for those travelling away from London but in the
other direction New Cross already has four trains an hour whereas
Deptford had only two. Given only one line upgraded to 'ON' status at
the present time Greenwich provides three routes (directions) out of
five with a four trains an hour service whereas either Bexley or
Sidcup would have provided a frequent service for only two. And eight
trains an hour to Blackheath may have been considered over generous.
;-)

BTW, the Jubilee line North Greenwich station is of limited benefit
for connections to the main line though buses are commendably frequent
in the evening.
--
Malcolm