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Cross Platform Interchange at Stratford

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Homeward passengers scurry to catch a train which awaits them on the other platform at Stratford station, London.This video clip also shows that (because the interchange is not guaranteed by the timetable) so in an effort to keep the mainline train running to time the train despatcher gets it away 'very sharply'. Not only was inconvenient (for the train operator) that the train had to be delayed for the passengers but since railway privatisation train operators have even risked a financial penalty for any delays to the service they cause - even if they are acting in the best interests of the travelling public!With the eastward extension of the Central line opening in 1947, this simple cross-platform interchange was purposely designed to make life easier for passengers.In the 1990's some "experts" suggested stifling this sort of free transfer between underground and mainline trains by splitting the platforms down the middle and forcing interchanging passengers to pass through a ticket barrier. This was suggested as it would help achieve a better 'fares take' from passengers using the different railway networks.It would have been interesting to see what they would have suggested for stations where differently owned trains share the same tracks and call at the same platforms. (eg: the Bakerloo, District and Metropolitan Lines).

Channel: Travel & Events
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: citytransportinfo

Length: 01:17
Rating: 4.67
Views: 11367

Tags: central  emu  integration  interchange  London  railway  stratford  train  transport  tube  underground  

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No1Tubefan (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
was the whistle from the central line? Great video and talking of cross platform interchange at Queens Park there is cross platform interchange between the Bakerloo line and London Overground
citytransportinfo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
you would have to go downstairs for that!
jakethejuj56 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
that was the central line not the jubilee line.... speaking of jubilee line i'm suprized i didnt see one lol
citytransportinfo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
The mainline train is on a suburban service which works 7 days a week. It is not just for commuters - unlike many rail services in America which seem to ignore the possibility that peiople may wish to travel off-peak, in the evenings and at weekends.Simon
citytransportinfo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
the Jubilee Line travels at right angles and is downstairs.I think you Central Line, and it is very likely that these trains do have a much faster rate of acceleration than the mainline train. Simon
vze428s7 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
coooool a rapid transit train and a commuter train in a race!!!!
citytransportinfo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Gee I hope not! The Jubilee Line trains use different platforms downstairs and at right angles to these platforms. You mean Central line - and yes these trains probably do have faster acceleration than the mainline trains, albeit slower top speed.Simon
trainz10 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
LOL, the jubilee train was racing ahead of the other train XD
grahamf19 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
just as well there isnt, just means more annoying (and very loud) beeps
shiningold321 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Thnaks for answering my question.

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