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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2009 13:28:03 GMT
Should the tube run a 24 hour service?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2009 13:39:55 GMT
Should the tube run a 24 hour service? And IF they did, WHEN would essential maintenance get done?  Which makes the attached poll rather stupid and pointless since you have not considered the consequences and other relevant factors!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2009 13:43:14 GMT
Oh I didn't think about that.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2009 10:25:17 GMT
THIS 24 HOUR STRIKE WAS POINTLESS I THINK ALL SHOULD WONDER REMEMBER HOW MANY PEOPLE OUT THIER ARE UNEMPLOYED
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2009 12:29:31 GMT
THIS 24 HOUR STRIKE WAS POINTLESS I THINK ALL SHOULD WONDER REMEMBER HOW MANY PEOPLE OUT THIER ARE UNEMPLOYED Errr.....this thread was about running the tube 24 hours a day. It has NOTHING to do with a tube strike, which in any case was for 48 hours. Try and keep up! ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2009 15:18:10 GMT
Should the tube run a 24 hour service? no becuase you have to think about the drivers, station staff, controllers and the essential maintenance as bighat has already said |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2009 9:27:13 GMT
Should the tube run a 24 hour service? The Underground already operates from as early as 4.30am to almost 2pm. Outside those hours traffic is light and it's most economic to use buses. THey also need time to carry out maintainance & safety checks. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2009 10:08:55 GMT
Should the tube run a 24 hour service? The Underground already operates from as early as 4.30am to almost 2pm. Outside those hours traffic is light and it's most economic to use buses. THey also need time to carry out maintainance & safety checks. Closer to 05.00 (am) to 01.30 ( AM), but your point is totally valid! ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2009 19:26:48 GMT
The Underground already operates from as early as 4.30am to almost 2pm. Outside those hours traffic is light and it's most economic to use buses. THey also need time to carry out maintainance & safety checks. Closer to 05.00 (am) to 01.30 ( AM), but your point is totally valid! ;D A few trains start just after 4.30am but the lines need to be powered at 30 minutes early for the trains to get from the depots to the starting point. They also need to time to confirm the tracks are clear and it is safe to restore the power so even at present they would only have from about 1:30am to 4:00am to work on the tracks although if need be the power could be restored in sections to give them a bit more time |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2009 19:41:06 GMT
Closer to 05.00 (am) to 01.30 ( AM), but your point is totally valid! ;D A few trains start just after 4.30am but the lines need to be powered at 30 minutes early for the trains to get from the depots to the starting point. They also need to time to confirm the tracks are clear and it is safe to restore the power so even at present they would only have from about 1:30am to 4:00am to work on the tracks although if need be the power could be restored in sections to give them a bit more time Traction current is switched back on a few minutes before the first train is due onto that traction current section. The time for those working on the track or equipment that affects the operation of the railway is, in most cases 20 minutes. All work and testing should be done by that time. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2009 19:18:38 GMT
I think some lines or parts of lines certainly could operate 24 hours. Especially around somewhere like the West End. Maybe the tube should operate like night buses, meaning decreased frequencies and only parts of the network operating.
And if the line needed engineering works, then just close the line at night despite the 24 hour operation.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2009 21:26:06 GMT
I think some lines or parts of lines certainly could operate 24 hours. Especially around somewhere like the West End. Maybe the tube should operate like night buses, meaning decreased frequencies and only parts of the network operating. And if the line needed engineering works, then just close the line at night despite the 24 hour operation. Have you seen the AMOUNT of closures currently on LU lines. The infrastructure is SO knackered it just can't take any more. Be patient for a couple of years and give them a chance to start upgrading work that SHOULD have been taking place over the last 30 years or more. ATM 24 hour operation is just NOT an option. |
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