On Tue, 2 Jan 2007 22:44:12 +0000, Tom Anderson wrote:

Note that because of the new shape of the H&C (which, AIUI, entirely
replaces the current Circle service), at Paddington, no trains on the
Circle/District platform will go beyond Edgware Road, so should that way
lie your destination, your only option is to go to the H&C platform, which
is easier than the choice you face at present.

Also, the frequency of trains from the H&C platforms to Liverpool
Street will be increased (doubled?). If that didn't happen (i.e. the
only change was that trains from the Circle platforms terminated at
Edgware Road) then it wouldn't be much of an improvement - although,
as you say, the choice would be easier. ;-)

Having said that, I'd hazard a guess that the Hammersmith-Aldgate
service won't run off-peak (otherwise why send the Met to Barking?),
which would mean this increase would only be at peak times.