Silverlink Metro transfers to Tfl Nov 2007
 

http://www.gnn.gov.uk/environment/fullDetail.asp?ReleaseID=187553&NewsAreaID=2&Navig atedFromDepartment=False

The new concessionaire will have to release stock for two routes not being
transferred - what are these?

Paul

Silverlink Metro transfers to Tfl Nov 2007
 

"Paul Scott" wrote in message
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http://www.gnn.gov.uk/environment/fu...7553&NewsAreaI
D=2&NavigatedFromDepartment=False

The new concessionaire will have to release stock for two routes not being
transferred - what are these?

Presumably Watford Junction - St Albans and Marston Vale (Bedford -
Bletchley). Although these are, AIUI, part of Silverlink County, they share
stock with Silverlink Metro (150s on Marston Vale and GOBLIN - Gospel Oak -
Barking, while I've lost track of what currently operates St Albans Abbey -
is it 313s, or are 150s used despite the wires?)

Peter

Silverlink Metro transfers to Tfl Nov 2007
 

Paul Scott wrote:
The new concessionaire will have to release stock for two routes not being
transferred - what are these?

150s for Bedford-Bletchley and 313s for St Albans Abbey

Silverlink Metro transfers to Tfl Nov 2007
 

Peter Masson wrote:
while I've lost track of what currently operates St Albans Abbey -
is it 313s, or are 150s used despite the wires?)

313s, or if there's a shortage of them 321s are used.

Silverlink Metro transfers to Tfl Nov 2007
 

Paul Scott wrote:

http://www.gnn.gov.uk/environment/fu...eID=187553&New
sAreaID=2&NavigatedFromDepartment=False

The new concessionaire will have to release stock for two routes not
being transferred - what are these?

Paul

One route is Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey, is the other
Bedford- Bletchley?

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Simon

Silverlink Metro transfers to Tfl Nov 2007
 

"Darren" ] wrote in message
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Paul Scott wrote:
The new concessionaire will have to release stock for two routes not
being transferred - what are these?

150s for Bedford-Bletchley and 313s for St Albans Abbey

Thanks Peter and Darren

Silverlink Metro transfers to Tfl Nov 2007
 

Paul Scott wrote:

http://www.gnn.gov.uk/environment/fu...eID=187553&New
sAreaID=2&NavigatedFromDepartment=False

The new concessionaire will have to release stock for two routes not
being transferred - what are these?

Paul

And to see TFL's positive plans for these valuable routes:

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/press-cent...t.asp?prID=690






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Simon

Silverlink Metro transfers to Tfl Nov 2007
 

Simon Wren wrote:

Paul Scott wrote:

http://www.gnn.gov.uk/environment/fu...eID=187553&New
sAreaID=2&NavigatedFromDepartment=False

The new concessionaire will have to release stock for two routes not
being transferred - what are these?

Paul

And to see TFL's positive plans for these valuable routes:

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/press-cent...t.asp?prID=690



This sounds like great news. Using the North London Line can be
depressing. The trains are squalid and it's quite clear that Silverlink
couldn't give a damn. The line is interesting from a railway point of
view, but as a passenger it's certainly not a great travelling
experience.

The fact that Tube stations are staffed and are generally friendly and
welcoming places, as opposed to many railway stations, really makes a
difference to how people choose to travel, particularly in the
evenings/after dark. TfL's plans staff stations, or staff them later,
along with a proactive attitude to custodianship of stations and trains
will really make a difference I'm sure.

I doubt the NLL will ever make a profit, but thankfully that's not the
objective of the Mayor. I look forward to TfL's further involvement in
London's railways.

Silverlink Metro transfers to Tfl Nov 2007
 

"Mizter T" wrote in message
oups.com...
Simon Wren wrote:

Paul Scott wrote:

http://www.gnn.gov.uk/environment/fu...eID=187553&New
sAreaID=2&NavigatedFromDepartment=False

The new concessionaire will have to release stock for two routes not
being transferred - what are these?

Paul

And to see TFL's positive plans for these valuable routes:

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/press-cent...t.asp?prID=690



This sounds like great news. Using the North London Line can be
depressing. The trains are squalid and it's quite clear that Silverlink
couldn't give a damn. The line is interesting from a railway point of
view, but as a passenger it's certainly not a great travelling
experience.

The fact that Tube stations are staffed and are generally friendly and
welcoming places, as opposed to many railway stations, really makes a
difference to how people choose to travel, particularly in the
evenings/after dark. TfL's plans staff stations, or staff them later,
along with a proactive attitude to custodianship of stations and trains
will really make a difference I'm sure.

I doubt the NLL will ever make a profit, but thankfully that's not the
objective of the Mayor. I look forward to TfL's further involvement in
London's railways.


one small point - how can the Branch qualify for TFL - its 50 miles from
london for heavens sake. surely make sense to electrify it !!!

Silverlink Metro transfers to Tfl Nov 2007
 

"Darren" ] wrote in message
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Peter Masson wrote:
while I've lost track of what currently operates St Albans Abbey -
is it 313s, or are 150s used despite the wires?)

313s, or if there's a shortage of them 321s are used.

Which are the ones that smell like sick?