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« on: May 09, 2016, 20:28:17 »
Video of yesterday evening at Brighton station: https://twitter.com/timgreenway/status/729391770593861632

One of the problems with holding passengers on the concourse until closer to the departure time.
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« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2016, 20:43:07 »
Happens in quite a lot of popular places. Euston, Waterloo
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« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2016, 21:50:44 »
You can't beat the satisfaction of looking at Realtimetrains and taking a seat before the mad rush arrives!   Grin
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« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2016, 23:01:23 »
Quote from: ChrisB on May 09, 2016, 20:43:07
Happens in quite a lot of popular places. Euston, Waterloo

...er, Paddington...
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« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2016, 23:11:09 »
Perhaps Paddington is not popular, just busy.  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2016, 14:14:55 »
Quote from: patch38 on May 09, 2016, 23:01:23
Quote from: ChrisB on May 09, 2016, 20:43:07
Happens in quite a lot of popular places. Euston, Waterloo

...er, Paddington...

I've noticed that Paddington generally seems to be a little calmer than some of the other London termini - Euston is one that always sticks in my mind as being particularly competitive to be first past the ticket barrier
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« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2016, 14:26:15 »
Quote from: chrisr_75 on June 07, 2016, 14:14:55
Quote from: patch38 on May 09, 2016, 23:01:23
Quote from: ChrisB on May 09, 2016, 20:43:07
Happens in quite a lot of popular places. Euston, Waterloo

...er, Paddington...

I've noticed that Paddington generally seems to be a little calmer than some of the other London termini - Euston is one that always sticks in my mind as being particularly competitive to be first past the ticket barrier

I'd agree with that, but I'm not sure that any main station in the rush hour is a "popular" place to be........people are generally there through necessity, not choice!  Smiley
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« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2016, 14:50:12 »
Paddington, of course, has the added attraction of Platforms 13 and 14
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« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2016, 15:23:15 »
When I looked yesterday, platform 13 was a lot shorter - a lot shorter!

It looks like the link-up with platform 12 to make one long one for the new IEPs▸ (Intercity Express Program / Project. This will offer more capacity on routes, save money, give a consistent and safe service and meet customer requirements. Intended to replace HSTs.) is about to come to fruition.
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« Reply #9 on: June 07, 2016, 16:45:59 »
Yes that's right.  3-car length whilst the modifications take place.
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