Recent content by Sparks169

I was wondering if anyone on here may know the rough life expectancy of a lattice footbridge? (I'm completely clueless when it comes to Bridge structures). I believe that's the name of the design I'm thinking of. Here's an example of one at one of my local stations (Kenley). Not sure exactly...

That could be the case I suppose, they can terminate trains at Coulsdon Town (Smitham) on the Tattenham line so I suppose that gives more flexibility during disruption. A bit disappointed they didn't carry forward the Caterham - St. Albans proposal as that would have been much better than...

Yes it would replace them. What I mean is in terms of benefits this will have very little difference for Tattenham passengers during off-peak as the services are simply extended to Cambridge (where I doubt many passengers will go). However if the same service / generally an all day TL...

I wouldn't see how running a train down a longer stretch of line is easier for service recovery. Both Caterham and Tattenham are not busy lines anyway, but Caterham is a more built up area and would have more demand for the service, also it would mean more capacity utilised with less train...

Based on the interactive map which I posted previously, when you highlight Caterham, in the top right corner it says "2 Thameslink trains per hour will run in the peak between Caterham and Welwyn Garden City via the Thameslink core...". And based on this map...

According to the interactive map: http://maps.dft.gov.uk/tsgn/index.html# Caterham - Welwyn Garden City services are going to be Peak-Only now? And the Tattenham line is getting an all day service to Cambridge. I would have thought all day services on Tattenham line is a waste of the 8...

I doubt any commuters from north of London would suggest either Tattenham or Caterham. However they provide a service through London. Only I would have thought Caterham - St. Albans / Luton would have been a better fit. Also having Tattenham Corner - Cambridge all day, and Caterham...

Because Cat/Tat were in the proposals to have 2tph each (fast from Norwood Junction - London Bridge, then stopping to St Albans and Welwyn Garden City) so they would have had 2tph fast into London all day. Tattenham currently gets fast trains to LBG off-peak but Caterham has 4tph stopping...

Rumour has it that the Caterham and Tattenham Corner branches will be losing their proposed Thameslink service and it will be shifted elsewhere. I have no reliable source for this but it is what has been said elsewhere by general speculation. But of course the entire route proposals are...

This being my general area, I will agree that in the general picture Caterham and Tattenham lines passenger usage at off-peak is not worthy of a valuable Thameslink service as it is, and as you say the East Grinstead branch particularly the three stations you mention are increasing in usage. A...

Indeed. Provided it is valid, always buy the cheapest ticket with the most flexibility, regardless of your plans, at least your covered.

This is rubbish as far as I'm concerned. There is no fee for a replacement which is required due to a faded/damaged/faulty ticket. The same as the 1st day of validity "rule", rubbish. I'm not sure about certain TOC specific policies on this, but my TOC will replace any season ticket...

After. For example if a ticket costs £12.50, using a railcard before 10am (M-F) will bring the price down to the minimum fare of £12. If a ticket is priced at less than £12 then no discount can be applied. Tickets priced well above £12 will have the 1/3 taken off, but no ticket can be priced...

Totally incorrect I'm afraid. Tickets purchased with a railcard discount which totals an amount of less than the £12 minimum fare is NOT VALID before 10am weekdays or anytime the minimum fare applies. The fact a ticket says ANYTIME is completely irrelevant, the same as if it is purchased at a...

Indeed this would make sense, essentially transfer the current service from the Caterham branch (2tph VIC & 2tph LBG) to the Tattenham Corner line, and run the 4tph Thameslink on the Caterham branch. This suits both sides as Caterham branch is more utilised anyway, and Tattenham although maybe...