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| Newton Abbot platform 25/01/2012 at 17:28 #28207 | |
francisoldfield
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just out of interest, why do so many trains that stop at newton abbot heading in the down direction booked to call at platform 3? It would seem that 2 would be better or if going towards torquay platform 1? i did have a look in the forum and i didn't see anything about this but apologies if it has already been answered! Log in to reply |
| Re: Newton Abbot platform 25/01/2012 at 17:33 #28208 | |
Steamer
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Which Timetable are you using?
"Don't stress/ relax/ let life roll off your backs./ Except for death and paying taxes/ everything in life.../ is only for now." (Avenue Q) Log in to reply |
| Re: Newton Abbot platform 25/01/2012 at 17:42 #28209 | |
headshot119
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" said:just out of interest, why do so many trains that stop at newton abbot heading in the down direction booked to call at platform 3?Early morning trains use platfrom 3 in the down direction as that's the side of the station where the exit is. Out of interest which Timetable is it you are playing? "Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply |
| Re: Newton Abbot platform 25/01/2012 at 17:51 #28212 | |
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francisoldfield
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exeter 2006 summer. thanks for your answer, seemed a bit unusual but hey ho! Last edited: 25/01/2012 at 17:52 by francisoldfield Log in to reply |
| Re: Newton Abbot platform 25/01/2012 at 19:22 #28214 | |
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Noisynoel
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If you put all the trains through one platform at night then you need less staff as well as things like less lights etc etc etc. It is purely a cost cutting exercise.
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| Re: Newton Abbot platform 25/01/2012 at 19:24 #28216 | |
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Steamer
3984 posts |
Also keeps the driver's route knowledge up to scratch for possible diversion routes, and platform staff's knowledge for dispatching trains in that direction.
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| Re: Newton Abbot platform 25/01/2012 at 20:10 #28222 | |
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Zoe
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Unless things have recently changed at Newton Abbot, early in the morning and late at night there is only one dispatcher and their office is on platform 3.
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| Re: Newton Abbot platform 26/01/2012 at 11:33 #28250 | |
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GoochyB
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So if things aren't running to plan and there is a conflict the signaller should presumably hold trains outside the station until P3 is free rather than use 1 or 2?
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