The line north of Queens Park is called the Buckaroo for a reason!
The line beyond Queens Park always puts a smile on my face, such a contrast between the 72 stock and the Pendolinos that fly past them a few feet away at 100+ MPH.
The line north of Queens Park is called the Buckaroo for a reason!
But a 2 year pandemic doesn't justify extra 5 yearsSeriously, though, there was the small matter of a global pandemic during the 5-year exemption period, which might give TfL an excuse for not completing the modifications in time?
Fair point.But a 2 year pandemic doesn't justify extra 5 years
The legislation was 2010, didn't do it within 9 years, wanted extra 5 years and now another 5 years.
Does it really take 19 years to alter some handrails and make announcements compliant ? The floor slopes maybe, but the extra 5 years extension request for others is taking the mick.
But a 2 year pandemic doesn't justify extra 5 years
The legislation was 2010, didn't do it within 9 years, wanted extra 5 years and now another 5 years.
Does it really take 19 years to alter some handrails and make announcements compliant ? The floor slopes maybe, but the extra 5 years extension request for others is taking the mick.
Though one could argue the Bakerloo is more important to communities than WCRC...If ORR grant a further extension, WCRC will be kicking up a big fuss
People can't stick their heads out of the windows or open the doors whilst the train is moving on the Bakerloo though. And the doors are interlocked such that the train will not start/will stop if a door does open.But has had a lot more time to make their stock compliant and a much bigger budget
Point of clarity,People can't stick their heads out of the windows or open the doors whilst the train is moving on the Bakerloo though. And the doors are interlocked such that the train will not start/will stop if a door does open.
Bit different to WCRC.
One should also note there there is no excuse for this taking 14 years so far for these trains to be made compliant, or a realistic exemption set be applied for.
The roads didn’t get a good deal either, basically zero improvements over the past 24 years. Some very obvious pinch points that could be cheaply improved, and antiquated and dangerous junction layouts, left untouched.Many of the delays to rolling stock improvement projects that have manifested themselves over the last several years, stem at least in part from the transfer of the network of London's strategic roads (Trunk Roads - basically the 'red routes') from the Highways Agency to TfL. With these 380 kilometres of roads came a huge maintenance liability, but essentially none of the corresponding maintenance funding and so this has had to come from other sources. This in turn clearly impacts investment prioritisation...
A lobbying group of councils has been pushing for the upgrade and the Lewisham/Hayes extension in one go:I wonder if Khan and TfL are counting on a Labour Government to give them a long term deal? The Bakerloo Line Upgrade is on the cards;
The Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension is a
London-wide strategic imperative. As this document
has outlined, the existing line plays a significant role
in supporting London, and more broadly, communities
nationally. The Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension
will unlock opportunity to:
• Underpin the London and UK economy
• Enable London’s Culture, Tourism and Knowledge
Corridor
• Achieve Net Zero
• Future Proof Transport
• Accelerate Place Led Growth
• Create Economic Resilience
Without investment in the Upgrade, there is a serious
risk of failure which will impact London and the UK’s
competitiveness. But this is not just about transport,
the Extension brings huge opportunity to unlock and
accelerate ambitious growth plans to bring benefits
to residents and businesses across London, and
support a net zero economy.
This report therefore arrives at a pivotal moment in
time – an opportunity to invest in the Bakerloo Line
Upgrade and Extension to future proof London.
The scale of this major infrastructure project means
there is a long-lead in time to realise the full breadth
of social, economic and environmental benefits
outlined in this report.
However, this should not mean that decisions and
commitments cannot occur now. UK Government,
Transport for London and the boroughs must continue
to work together in the short term to bring certainty
and deliver commitments on the future direction of
the projec
Are the 1972 Stock currently having a further refurbishment? I've seen some stock on the morning services having a new handrail either side of the door and all the rails seem relatively fresh on the trains I've seen and new seats?