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London Assembly report on Match Day Travel to Spurs etc.
http://www.hornseyjournal.co.uk/cont...A36%3A27%3A240
quote Fans plead for Tube extension to stop Spurs moving home 31 October 2007 SPURS fans have issued a fresh call for the Victoria Line service to be extended to Northumberland Park. Some believe it would help keep the football club at White Hart Lane amid continuing speculation it is eyeing a move to a new, larger- capacity stadium and also help regenerate one of London's most deprived wards. Justin Hinchcliffe, chairman of Tottenham Conservatives and a Spurs fan, said: "Not only is Spurs a much-loved local club, it's a major employer in the area. Spurs may stay if their fans can easily get to the stadium on match days." He added: "We're calling on Mayor Livingstone to give the green light to expand the Victoria Line to Northumberland Park, which Spurs and local residents would really welcome." The call comes hot on the heels of a London Assembly transport committee report into transport to and from sports grounds, which described the stadium as "poorly served" by rail and underground services compared to other grounds. See: http://www.london.gov.uk/assembly/re...rts_travel.pdf The committee has asked London Underground to draw up a business case on extending the line. Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Trust, which contributed to the committee's report, has backed the calls as it braces itself for the introduction of council parking restrictions around the ground from January. Bernie Kingsley, trust board member, said: "We made the case very strongly that the Victoria Line should be extended to Northumberland Park. "The tracks are already there; basically, all they need to do is put a platform there so people could get on and off. In term so of the CPZ that is exactly what should be done." A Transport for London spokesman said: "London Underground (LU) has examined the possibility of extending the Victoria line to Northumberland Park, and this has proved not to be a viable option. The only viable location for a station at Northumberland Park is to the east of the WAGN tracks, which would mean that either large crowds would be using the level crossing or existing narrow footbridge, or that a new footbridge would have to be constructed at great expense. We will continue to work with the club to look at how supporters can best travel to games. unquote |
London Assembly report on Match Day Travel to Spurs etc.
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(Mwmbwls) wrote: http://www.hornseyjournal.co.uk/cont...nal/news/story ..aspx?brand=HCEJOnline&category=news&tBrand=north london24&tCategory=newshc ej&itemid=WeED31%20Oct%202007%2011%3A36%3A27%3A24 0 - or http://snurl.com/1t5vu quote Fans plead for Tube extension to stop Spurs moving home 31 October 2007 SPURS fans have issued a fresh call for the Victoria Line service to be extended to Northumberland Park. Some believe it would help keep the football club at White Hart Lane amid continuing speculation it is eyeing a move to a new, larger- capacity stadium and also help regenerate one of London's most deprived wards. Justin Hinchcliffe, chairman of Tottenham Conservatives and a Spurs fan, said: "Not only is Spurs a much-loved local club, it's a major employer in the area. Spurs may stay if their fans can easily get to the stadium on match days." He added: "We're calling on Mayor Livingstone to give the green light to expand the Victoria Line to Northumberland Park, which Spurs and local residents would really welcome." The call comes hot on the heels of a London Assembly transport committee report into transport to and from sports grounds, which described the stadium as "poorly served" by rail and underground services compared to other grounds. See: http://www.london.gov.uk/assembly/re...rts_travel.pdf The committee has asked London Underground to draw up a business case on extending the line. Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Trust, which contributed to the committee's report, has backed the calls as it braces itself for the introduction of council parking restrictions around the ground from January. Bernie Kingsley, trust board member, said: "We made the case very strongly that the Victoria Line should be extended to Northumberland Park. "The tracks are already there; basically, all they need to do is put a platform there so people could get on and off. In term so of the CPZ that is exactly what should be done." A Transport for London spokesman said: "London Underground (LU) has examined the possibility of extending the Victoria line to Northumberland Park, and this has proved not to be a viable option. The only viable location for a station at Northumberland Park is to the east of the WAGN tracks, which would mean that either large crowds would be using the level crossing or existing narrow footbridge, or that a new footbridge would have to be constructed at great expense. We will continue to work with the club to look at how supporters can best travel to games. unquote Good grief! If Justin Hinchcliffe is their best spokesman then Spurs are doomed! -- Colin Rosenstiel |
London Assembly report on Match Day Travel to Spurs etc.
Mwmbwls wrote:
http://www.hornseyjournal.co.uk/cont...A36%3A27%3A240 quote Fans plead for Tube extension to stop Spurs moving home 31 October 2007 SPURS fans have issued a fresh call for the Victoria Line service to be extended to Northumberland Park. Some believe it would help keep the football club at White Hart Lane amid continuing speculation it is eyeing a move to a new, larger- capacity stadium and also help regenerate one of London's most deprived wards. Justin Hinchcliffe, chairman of Tottenham Conservatives and a Spurs fan, said: "Not only is Spurs a much-loved local club, it's a major employer in the area. Spurs may stay if their fans can easily get to the stadium on match days." He added: "We're calling on Mayor Livingstone to give the green light to expand the Victoria Line to Northumberland Park, which Spurs and local residents would really welcome." The call comes hot on the heels of a London Assembly transport committee report into transport to and from sports grounds, which described the stadium as "poorly served" by rail and underground services compared to other grounds. See: http://www.london.gov.uk/assembly/re...rts_travel.pdf The committee has asked London Underground to draw up a business case on extending the line. Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Trust, which contributed to the committee's report, has backed the calls as it braces itself for the introduction of council parking restrictions around the ground from January. Bernie Kingsley, trust board member, said: "We made the case very strongly that the Victoria Line should be extended to Northumberland Park. "The tracks are already there; basically, all they need to do is put a platform there so people could get on and off. In term so of the CPZ that is exactly what should be done." A Transport for London spokesman said: "London Underground (LU) has examined the possibility of extending the Victoria line to Northumberland Park, and this has proved not to be a viable option. The only viable location for a station at Northumberland Park is to the east of the WAGN tracks, which would mean that either large crowds would be using the level crossing or existing narrow footbridge, or that a new footbridge would have to be constructed at great expense. We will continue to work with the club to look at how supporters can best travel to games. unquote Since Spurs are looking to enlarge their ground anyway, a new Ashburton Grove-sized stadium would just about fit on the allotments and bus depot at Marsh Lane. Call the new stadium Northumberland Park, so that everyone knows which mainline station and tube station are best. The new tube station, the A1055 and the stadium would all be on the same side of the railway. |
London Assembly report on Match Day Travel to Spurs etc.
On Mon, 5 Nov 2007, Mwmbwls quoted:
A Transport for London spokesman said: "London Underground (LU) has examined the possibility of extending the Victoria line to Northumberland Park, and this has proved not to be a viable option. The only viable location for a station at Northumberland Park is to the east of the WAGN tracks, which would mean that either large crowds would be using the level crossing or existing narrow footbridge, or that a new footbridge would have to be constructed at great expense. How great an expense could a new footbridge possibly be? Are TfL assuming they'd be paying for it? How much dough could be extracted from Spurs? If it meant they could stay where they were rather than moving to a whole new site, surely they'd be willing to pay quite a bit for it? How would a Northumberland Park spur (excuse the pun) affect Vic operations? The junction is between Seven Sisters and Tottenham Hale, right? Would this mean diverting trains away from Tottenham and Walthamstow? Or are there enough Seven Sisters reversers to cover the branch, in terms of paths? Could you run Seven Sisters - Northumberland Park shuttles? Either way, you'd need more trains, right? Is the junction flat or graded? Are there two tubes to the depot, or one? tom -- First man to add a mixer get a shoeing! -- The Laird |
London Assembly report on Match Day Travel to Spurs etc.
"Mwmbwls" wrote in message ups.com... Some believe it would help keep the football club at White Hart Lane amid continuing speculation it is eyeing a move to a new, larger- capacity stadium and also help regenerate one of London's most deprived wards. Justin Hinchcliffe, chairman of Tottenham Conservatives and a Spurs fan, said: "Not only is Spurs a much-loved local club, it's a major employer in the area. Spurs may stay if their fans can easily get to the stadium on match days." Typical overprivileged nitpicking Spurs fans - don't know they're born. White Hart Lane station is not far from the Stadium, and there are another three or four rail and tube stations within feasible walking distance. Try going somewhere like Stoke or Coventry or Shrewsbury, where the ground is miles away from any kind of railway service, on a regular basis. BTN |
London Assembly report on Match Day Travel to Spurs etc.
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London Assembly report on Match Day Travel to Spurs etc.
On Mon, 5 Nov 2007, Sir Benjamin Nunn wrote:
"Mwmbwls" wrote in message ups.com... Justin Hinchcliffe, chairman of Tottenham Conservatives and a Spurs fan, said: "Not only is Spurs a much-loved local club, it's a major employer in the area. Spurs may stay if their fans can easily get to the stadium on match days." Typical overprivileged nitpicking Spurs fans - don't know they're born. White Hart Lane station is not far from the Stadium, and there are another three or four rail and tube stations within feasible walking distance. Try going somewhere like Stoke or Coventry or Shrewsbury, where the ground is miles away from any kind of railway service, on a regular basis. But somewhere with rather more parking? tom -- 102 FX 6 (goblins) |
London Assembly report on Match Day Travel to Spurs etc.
"Tom Anderson" wrote in message . li... On Mon, 5 Nov 2007, Mwmbwls quoted: A Transport for London spokesman said: "London Underground (LU) has examined the possibility of extending the Victoria line to Northumberland Park, and this has proved not to be a viable option. The only viable location for a station at Northumberland Park is to the east of the WAGN tracks, which would mean that either large crowds would be using the level crossing or existing narrow footbridge, or that a new footbridge would have to be constructed at great expense. How great an expense could a new footbridge possibly be? Are TfL assuming they'd be paying for it? How much dough could be extracted from Spurs? If it meant they could stay where they were rather than moving to a whole new site, surely they'd be willing to pay quite a bit for it? I have no idea why Spurs want to move, but I would doubt that 'insufficient transport links' is the reason. tim |
London Assembly report on Match Day Travel to Spurs etc.
On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:51:26 -0000, "tim....."
wrote: "Tom Anderson" wrote in message .li... On Mon, 5 Nov 2007, Mwmbwls quoted: A Transport for London spokesman said: "London Underground (LU) has examined the possibility of extending the Victoria line to Northumberland Park, and this has proved not to be a viable option. The only viable location for a station at Northumberland Park is to the east of the WAGN tracks, which would mean that either large crowds would be using the level crossing or existing narrow footbridge, or that a new footbridge would have to be constructed at great expense. How great an expense could a new footbridge possibly be? Are TfL assuming they'd be paying for it? How much dough could be extracted from Spurs? If it meant they could stay where they were rather than moving to a whole new site, surely they'd be willing to pay quite a bit for it? I have no idea why Spurs want to move, but I would doubt that 'insufficient transport links' is the reason. I suspect that the capacity being only 36k would be the reason. |
London Assembly report on Match Day Travel to Spurs etc.
"Tom Anderson" wrote in message h.li... On Mon, 5 Nov 2007, Sir Benjamin Nunn wrote: "Mwmbwls" wrote in message ups.com... Justin Hinchcliffe, chairman of Tottenham Conservatives and a Spurs fan, said: "Not only is Spurs a much-loved local club, it's a major employer in the area. Spurs may stay if their fans can easily get to the stadium on match days." Typical overprivileged nitpicking Spurs fans - don't know they're born. White Hart Lane station is not far from the Stadium, and there are another three or four rail and tube stations within feasible walking distance. Try going somewhere like Stoke or Coventry or Shrewsbury, where the ground is miles away from any kind of railway service, on a regular basis. But somewhere with rather more parking? Which is the point. It isn't the fans who want improved PT to the ground so that they don't have to drive there. It's the LA that has to build the roads to deal with all this extra traffic. tim |
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