Recent content by psychopompos

Yesterday I was able to catch the 717006 in both directions and I had the following observations: It arrived at HHY, very very slowly, around a minute late at 7:40. The sound that it makes as it's coasting down the platform is horrific. Way more packed than any 313 is usually at this time...

I'm a regular Highbury&Islington to Moorgate commuter and mornings aren't particularly great. There's very significant turnover at H&I and it takes a very long time, especially in the first 2 cars. There are occasions where passengers are still fighting their way through the isle to get off when...

Would the introduction of the 717s bring 3-car services to an end? There should be enough 717 + 313 6-car units now?

Thanks for the welcome. I'll try to snap a picture one of these days. Would the idea be to count how many passengers enter and exit the train, or whether it's crowded enough for there to be someone standing under the sensor for a long time? If it's the former it'd be seriously distorted at peak...

I've been a regular on Great Northern between Highbury&Islington and Moorgate for a couple of years, but only recently noticed that the trains have some sort of sensor above the doors. Three black rectangles, with a couple of of red lights which light up when there's someone or something...