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I’ve spent over 30 years working in engineering software development, firstly in the oil and gas industry, and latterly in rail, but have now moved on from code development (c++) to preparing and running simulations. I use our in-house integrated simulation tool which models all aspects of...

Grays is an apt description of the town and it’s surroundings

I once asked for a ticket from Wimbledon to Alton and was given one for Eltham

Wotton-under-edge, Gloucestershire, current population 6,510.

Surely the existing disused platform can be cleared and refurbished - there is no need to build a new one?

My earliest memory was aged about 5, 1963, watching industrial steam locos on trains of presflo cement wagons at Tunnel Cement, West Thurrock, Essex. They trundled over a main road on an open crossing, protected by a man with a red flag. I remember some of the loco names, and discovered many...

Short term disruption may be ok, but it is an issue if there is a change in the working timetable to higher frequency and/or higher speeds - I speak as a rail professional who has been involved in computer modelling of such scenarios.

Another consideration when increasing the service frequency is capacity of the power supply system - it could become overloaded.

I was once on a Circle Line train and overheard some American tourists excitedly talking about going to Stratford - from their conversation it was clear they were anticipating seeing the home of Shakespeare, not Stratford east London!

Many places today have stations which are poorly located, but once had conveniently sited central stations which were regrettably closed - Cheltenham, Yeovil, Barnstaple come to mind. There must be many other places also - it doesn't help to encourage train travel.

Yes, Northern Line trains were passing through Charing X