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« Reply #405 on: November 18, 2011, 21:06:13 » |
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« Reply #406 on: November 18, 2011, 21:13:34 » |
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With many thanks for your latest summary, IndustryInsider, I've also just 'un-linked' this topic from our calendar entry - and without deleting the whole thing, thank goodness!  |
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"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #407 on: November 18, 2011, 21:18:12 » |
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Wouldn't be better if the "Arrived" indication came up when the train entered the track circuit for the platform starting signal?
If it said "Arriving" rather than "Arrived" then there wouldn't be confusion, a simple fix surely? |
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« Reply #408 on: November 19, 2011, 11:37:48 » |
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Wouldn't be better if the "Arrived" indication came up when the train entered the track circuit for the platform starting signal?
If it said "Arriving" rather than "Arrived" then there wouldn't be confusion, a simple fix surely? Then people would complain that it showed arriving when the train had arrived? It can be fixed with a software timer I expect, it will be a similar problem to that which arises at certain stations when the 'passing train' warning is too early, or the 'this train terminates here - all change' happens too early. Gordon's possibility mentioned above is not quite how it works, because the aspect of a platform starter isn't (in general) controlled by the approaching train, the track circuits on the approach side of a signal are usually being used to control the signal behind the train, ie where it has come from... Paul |
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« Reply #409 on: November 19, 2011, 16:41:51 » |
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Does anyone know the dates that Cow Lane will be closed as Network Rail work on the bridges please? Currently, their website says: A further road closure will be required in December. II, thanks for posting the development updates for staff, I've been looking everywhere for updates and signing up to FGWs▸ ~/reading page seems to have sent me nothing about the station updates, but plenty of offers, places to go etc. |
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« Reply #410 on: November 19, 2011, 17:26:53 » |
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Does anyone know the dates that Cow Lane will be closed as Network Rail work on the bridges please? Currently, their website says: A further road closure will be required in December. II, thanks for posting the development updates for staff, I've been looking everywhere for updates and signing up to FGWs▸ ~/reading page seems to have sent me nothing about the station updates, but plenty of offers, places to go etc. 19th December for 5 weeks according to this article http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2011/11/19/55405-huge-project-could-face-weather-hurdle/ |
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« Reply #411 on: November 19, 2011, 17:54:49 » |
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« Reply #412 on: November 20, 2011, 11:24:40 » |
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My wife went through Reading yesterday, reported she couuldn't see how to get to the Three Guineas. Is it shut?
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« Reply #413 on: November 20, 2011, 11:30:58 » |
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As noted on another thread, HSTs▸ calling at Platform 4 are now stopped right down the far western end of the platform. I think this is to do with managing the pedestrian flows, though I can't see any benefit apart from maybe getting more alighting passengers to use the temporary exit near Platform 1. It does mean that lots of passengers wanting to board trains are now having to fight their way along a crowded platform 4 to reach the standard class coaches, and no doubt lots of people boarding via first class to avoid missing their train. Does anyone know if this arrangement is intended to last throughout the rebuilding? Any chance of it being reviewed?
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« Reply #414 on: November 20, 2011, 11:39:55 » |
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As noted on another thread, HSTs▸ calling at Platform 4 are now stopped right down the far western end of the platform. I think this is to do with managing the pedestrian flows, though I can't see any benefit apart from maybe getting more alighting passengers to use the temporary exit near Platform 1. It does mean that lots of passengers wanting to board trains are now having to fight their way along a crowded platform 4 to reach the standard class coaches, and no doubt lots of people boarding via first class to avoid missing their train. Does anyone know if this arrangement is intended to last throughout the rebuilding? Any chance of it being reviewed?
My understanding is that this was done because of the reduced width between the hoardings on P4 and the platform edge. In the morning when I travel from Thatcham and have to change at Reading for the Gatwick train P4 is almost empty so this isn't a problem but on the return journey at 5.30 P4 is understandably very busy and space on the platform is limited so this change makes sense to me. Congestion on P4 isn't helped by Cyclists riding their bikes along the platform and passengers who dawdle because they havent got a clue where they should be (despite announcesments advising them to move right down the platform. |
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« Reply #415 on: November 20, 2011, 11:47:59 » |
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As BerkshireBugsy says, it's due to the narrow width of the platforms where the hoardings are currently erected. I think it is under constant review, but I can't see anything changing until the hoardings come down. Similarly, 3-Car Turbos now stop some 15 metres back in the other direction which means anyone waiting in the centre of the platform also has to get walking fast to get on the train. Perhaps better use of signs and announcements could be made though?
There will inevitably be a few years of inconvenience at different areas of the station for months at a time due to the massive rebuilding programme - platform 9 is a good example at the moment as with no canopy there's precious little shelter from the elements.
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« Reply #416 on: November 20, 2011, 19:58:03 » |
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My wife went through Reading yesterday, reported she couuldn't see how to get to the Three Guineas. Is it shut?
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« Reply #417 on: November 22, 2011, 23:21:01 » |
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« Reply #418 on: November 24, 2011, 04:53:39 » |
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I received a lovely email (with horrendous grammar and spelling) from Network Rail today telling me they would update their website as it was "falling short [on] this occasion". They also confirmed the road closures affecting through traffic from 19th Dec to 30th January. On top of that, they emailed me a newsletter about works and affected train services that will be "distributed starting next week" - so I'll post it on Monday (though many members of the site have probably already seen it!) |
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« Reply #419 on: November 24, 2011, 06:27:12 » |
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Although I travel through reading every working day it is dark at both ends of my journey so I don't get to see the progress on the new platform (4?) Which is being built next to platform 4b so am pleased to see the updates coming out vie this forum.
Am I dreaming or is it supposed to be ready for use when they change the platform numbers over the Xmas break?
Once again thanks for the updates and newsletter - much appreciated
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