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https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/comment/we-can-save-londons-centre-by-testing-public-transport-and-passengers-g7trbdz7r
Some key points from the article (most of it's behind a paywall)
What do you think? Does it make sense or would these plans not work at all?
I have a feeling Mornington Crescent would have closed permanently if it hadn't been for Radio 4 listeners and the Mornington Crescent game. They probably helped it to stay open.
I always thought it was since 1890, when the City and South London Railway (now part of the Northern line) first opened, and the tunnels were described as tube shaped. I've seen the early Central line posters and photos from the Yerkes era referring to the 'Hampstead Tube'. So I guess the name...
True. I understand that. I'd say they would help though, it's only natural. In some cases it might be advisable to talk to them in case it's something more serious. I guess though if there weren't many staff around and it would affect the running of the railway, it's probably not a good idea...
Interesting. That does makes sense. So I'm guessing it depends on the individual situation and staff member? Like if someone was crying because they got bad news before entering the station or they had a lot going on, would they try to help?
I had a lecturer who assisted me when I cried in front...
Question that came from a conversation I was having with a friend recently and it got me thinking... how do LU staff deal with distressed passengers? eg if someone came into a station crying, how would the staff member handle it? Are there certain policies and procedures in place for these sorts...
So true :E the Brexit negotiations are a good example of that. I still haven't forgotten THAT tweet from last summer about the Central line not getting new trains til 2030
I probably am, but I vaguely remember reading something somewhere about early Victoria line plans and the tunnels being built to mainline size. Can't remember where it was though.
Is it really? I don't think it was meant to be a relief for any tube line. Crossrail is after all a completely different service, not another tube line.
I read that the other day but judging by what I saw on Twitter during the week people were all moaning about the heat on the Central and comparing it to a sauna :lol: Someone told me the other week not to go on the Central line in the summer because of the heat!