Slough to London train: more direct services needed says MP

[Non Multi]

Really? Wasn't that just an issue for the wedding? The rest of the time the SWR services and the four car Turbo are mostly adequate. Also plenty of people will use the frequent 8/103/702/703 and other local routes.

As well as the Queen's funeral, the 2012 Games and any future events. My point was that there wouldn't be any need for any platform lengthening if they hadn't sold off that part of the station in the first place.

 

[Starmill]

As well as the Queen's funeral, the 2012 Games and any future events. My point was that there wouldn't be any need for any platform lengthening if they hadn't sold off that part of the station in the first place.

Four car at 3tph is adequate for nearly all of the special event traffic as it is though. What's needed is a more efficient way to operate that, such as a four car unit without middle cabs, and cameras in the cabs. Alternatively a guard. This wouldn't require a platform extension.