Just to counter sink a few things you have been reading in the press about
our glorious Central Line Trains.
1. There ARE no plans to introduce a reduced timetable. Yes some rush hour
cancellations and extended intervals will be occurring as the trains go in
for safety checks.
2. Gearboxes: yes ok , damage to gearboxes are occurring but in no greater
frequency to that either of the famous " post Chancery Lane " incident, nor
over and above normal wear and tear of these things anyway. So there's no
alarm there either to scotch any rumours on that issue. i.e., Notting Hill
Gate recently.
3. The Cracks! Cracks are being inspected every 7 days. So far no extension
to any cracks have been found and they are 10% into having checked the whole
fleet so far to date. As a result of this confidence is running high that
a.) there is no serious stock withdrawal having to be made b.) they will
find the reason for those cracks that have been highlighted worth any
concern and for that only two, yes only two, are being closely investigated
and they are withdrawn from service anyway.
4: There is no connection with the Chancery Lane incident and that which is
being reported today in our infamous London Evening Standard.
D R.
(No questions please unless they are made on #uklondontransport)