News on rail services from Bowes Park - Bowes and Bounds Connected2024-03-28T16:25:28Zhttps://bowesandbounds.org/forum/topics/news-on-rail-services-from-bowes-park?feed=yes&xn_auth=noLatest update - consultation…tag:bowesandbounds.org,2016-09-26:6278630:Comment:1169652016-09-26T18:52:50.316ZMatthew Clarkhttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/MatthewClark
<p>Latest update - consultation on rail services from Bowes Park from 2018 launched in September 2016, including improving the frequency of services in the evenings and weekends. </p>
<p>Proposals include:</p>
<p>- Morning high peak (arriving at Moorgate from 0800-0959)</p>
<p>From Hertford North 6 trains per hour</p>
<p>From Gordon Hill 4 trains per hour </p>
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<p>Have your say here:…</p>
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<p>Latest update - consultation on rail services from Bowes Park from 2018 launched in September 2016, including improving the frequency of services in the evenings and weekends. </p>
<p>Proposals include:</p>
<p>- Morning high peak (arriving at Moorgate from 0800-0959)</p>
<p>From Hertford North 6 trains per hour</p>
<p>From Gordon Hill 4 trains per hour </p>
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<p>Have your say here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thameslinkrailway.com/your-journey/timetable-consultation" target="_blank">http://www.thameslinkrailway.com/your-journey/timetable-consultation</a></p>
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<p>Interchange at Alexandra Palace or Finsbury Park will also let you access the revised Thameslink route.</p>
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<p>You'll need to respond by Thursday 8th December.</p>
<p></p> Sunday Service on Great North…tag:bowesandbounds.org,2015-12-15:6278630:Comment:1049722015-12-15T16:02:40.596ZDonald Smithhttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/DonaldSmith
<p><strong>Sunday Service on Great Northern 13th December</strong></p>
<p><strong>WANTED: News of any advance information provided to potential travellers on Great Northern or of any rail replacement buses operated (or refunds offered), please?</strong></p>
<blockquote><h3 class="rmSubject">No service on Hertford Loop today: Temporary Shortage of Drivers!</h3>
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<li>(edited info) There are two agreements still in place on the GN that have given rise to this problem. Firstly, Drivers can opt…</li>
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<p><strong>Sunday Service on Great Northern 13th December</strong></p>
<p><strong>WANTED: News of any advance information provided to potential travellers on Great Northern or of any rail replacement buses operated (or refunds offered), please?</strong></p>
<blockquote><h3 class="rmSubject">No service on Hertford Loop today: Temporary Shortage of Drivers!</h3>
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<li>(edited info) There are two agreements still in place on the GN that have given rise to this problem. Firstly, Drivers can opt out of ALL Sunday working. Secondly, even if they have not taken this option, they can still opt not to work a Sunday.... that's ANY Sunday, INCLUDING rostered ones.... provided they give at least 7 days notice. The railway [timetables] trains SEVEN days a week, so how anyone can possibly allow an agreement that COULD result in having no drivers available whatsoever on a Sunday ........</li>
<li>This agreement was made by long ago by the National Union of Railmen and has applied to previous operators such as National Express, West Anglia , Great Northern (WAGN)_ and First Capital Connect (FCC)</li>
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<p></p> TICKETING Oyster Zone 1-9
Zon…tag:bowesandbounds.org,2015-12-14:6278630:Comment:1052112015-12-14T15:29:58.853ZDonald Smithhttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/DonaldSmith
<p>TICKETING Oyster Zone 1-9</p>
<p><strong>Zone 1-9 Travelcard</strong></p>
<p><strong>Question No: 2015/3789 Andrew Dismore</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>A constituent has written to me to complain that she has been unable to purchase a travelcard zones 1-9 from her local station, Oakleigh Park, which is operated by Thameslink and Great Northern. Neither is this ticket available from the station vending machines. The issue seems to be that this ticket type is not programmed into the rail…</p>
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<p>TICKETING Oyster Zone 1-9</p>
<p><strong>Zone 1-9 Travelcard</strong></p>
<p><strong>Question No: 2015/3789 Andrew Dismore</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>A constituent has written to me to complain that she has been unable to purchase a travelcard zones 1-9 from her local station, Oakleigh Park, which is operated by Thameslink and Great Northern. Neither is this ticket available from the station vending machines. The issue seems to be that this ticket type is not programmed into the rail computer system. Why, if we are supposed to have an integrated transport system, are Network Rail's systems not programmed to include a zone 1-9 travelcard; when this anomaly will be corrected; and how can she claim the difference in fare between what the journey actually cost on her oyster card and the right fare which she should have been able to pay with a discounted travelcard?</p>
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<p><strong>The Mayoral response</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>I'm sorry that your constituent had this experience. The failure to provide your constituent with a discounted zone 1-9 off-peak Travelcard when she presented her Network Railcard at Oakleigh Park ticket office was incorrect and appears to have been due to a staff training issue for the Train Operator at this location. TfL has raised this with Thameslink Great Northern to prevent this from happening again. TfL will also contact your constituent to determine the best way to provide her with a payment to reflect the excess fare paid and poor service that she received.</p>
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</blockquote> Govia Thameslink Railway have…tag:bowesandbounds.org,2015-12-08:6278630:Comment:1051202015-12-08T12:57:32.559ZDonald Smithhttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/DonaldSmith
<p><br></br><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2174586199?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2174586199?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></img></a> <strong>Govia Thameslink Railway have published the briefing above. Please take notice that Network Rail will be undertaking works to the station footbridge at New Southgate Station over Christmas…</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2174587890?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2174587890?profile=original" width="600"></img></a></strong></p>
<p><br/><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2174586199?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2174586199?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a><strong>Govia Thameslink Railway have published the briefing above. Please take notice that Network Rail will be undertaking works to the station footbridge at New Southgate Station over Christmas</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2174587890?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2174587890?profile=original" width="600" class="align-full"/></a></strong></p>
<p></p> TFL FARES FROM 2nd JANUARY 20…tag:bowesandbounds.org,2015-11-12:6278630:Comment:1037932015-11-12T12:34:09.499ZDonald Smithhttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/DonaldSmith
<p>TFL FARES FROM 2nd JANUARY 2016 ANNOUNCED!</p>
<p>Please note that the new rail and bus Fares from 2nd January 2016 have been announced, see separate discussion at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bowesandbounds.org/forum/topics/md1562-london-s-transport-fares-from-2nd-january-2016" target="_blank">http://www.bowesandbounds.org/forum/topics/md1562-london-s-transpor...</a></p>
<p>The GLA decision paper MD1562 is attached</p>
<p>TFL FARES FROM 2nd JANUARY 2016 ANNOUNCED!</p>
<p>Please note that the new rail and bus Fares from 2nd January 2016 have been announced, see separate discussion at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bowesandbounds.org/forum/topics/md1562-london-s-transport-fares-from-2nd-january-2016" target="_blank">http://www.bowesandbounds.org/forum/topics/md1562-london-s-transpor...</a></p>
<p>The GLA decision paper MD1562 is attached</p> Hi All,
I've just done someth…tag:bowesandbounds.org,2015-11-10:6278630:Comment:1040112015-11-10T20:49:35.632ZRichard McConnellhttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/RichardMcConnell
<p>Hi All,</p>
<p>I've just done something I probably should have done from the start and checked the train times from Bowes Park on the 13th of December, as discussed all has changed from this date ! :)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.thetrainline.com/train-times/bowes-park-to-moorgate/13-dec-2015/0900" target="_blank">https://www.thetrainline.com/train-times/bowes-park-to-moorgate/13-dec-2015/0900</a></p>
<p>Richard</p>
<p>Hi All,</p>
<p>I've just done something I probably should have done from the start and checked the train times from Bowes Park on the 13th of December, as discussed all has changed from this date ! :)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.thetrainline.com/train-times/bowes-park-to-moorgate/13-dec-2015/0900" target="_blank">https://www.thetrainline.com/train-times/bowes-park-to-moorgate/13-dec-2015/0900</a></p>
<p>Richard</p> Thanks Donald !
Its becoming…tag:bowesandbounds.org,2015-11-10:6278630:Comment:1038542015-11-10T18:24:28.156ZRichard McConnellhttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/RichardMcConnell
<p>Thanks Donald !</p>
<p>Its becoming a reality then ! I can barely contain my excitement :)</p>
<p>See you all on the train to Old Street sometime soon.....</p>
<p>Richard</p>
<p>Thanks Donald !</p>
<p>Its becoming a reality then ! I can barely contain my excitement :)</p>
<p>See you all on the train to Old Street sometime soon.....</p>
<p>Richard</p> ROLL UP! ROLL UP! Hertford tr…tag:bowesandbounds.org,2015-11-10:6278630:Comment:1040012015-11-10T11:05:53.122ZDonald Smithhttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/DonaldSmith
<p>ROLL UP! ROLL UP! Hertford trains to Moorgate 7 days a week!</p>
<p>Good Morning Richard and Alex</p>
<p>Richard writes:</p>
<blockquote><p>I've been trying to find some updated information on this online but no such luck. I'm presuming all is still on 'track', we hope so !</p>
<p>Please if you have heard any updates I would love to hear?</p>
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<p>Alex writes:</p>
<blockquote><p><span>I've read elsewhere - possibly on Harringay Online - that the new weekend Moorgate service is…</span></p>
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<p>ROLL UP! ROLL UP! Hertford trains to Moorgate 7 days a week!</p>
<p>Good Morning Richard and Alex</p>
<p>Richard writes:</p>
<blockquote><p>I've been trying to find some updated information on this online but no such luck. I'm presuming all is still on 'track', we hope so !</p>
<p>Please if you have heard any updates I would love to hear?</p>
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<p>Alex writes:</p>
<blockquote><p><span>I've read elsewhere - possibly on Harringay Online - that the new weekend Moorgate service is indeed starting around the middle of next month. </span></p>
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<p>The information IS READILY available ONLINE at the <a href="http://www.thameslinkrailway.com/your-journey/timetables/dec-2015/" target="_blank">Train Operator's web site</a> (pdf attached)</p>
<p>The result of the consultation for the <strong>13th December 2015</strong> timetable change is attached as a pdf</p>
<p>There are also many changes to the Monday to Friday and Sunday services <a href="http://www.thameslinkrailway.com/your-journey/timetables/dec-2015/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Please note that <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Drayton Park</span> does not have the capacity to safely handle the large numbers of passengers going to the nearby Emirates Stadium for Arsenal matches* and, in agreement with the police will therefore be closed for two hours before and after each game at weekends to protect the safety of passengers. During the week, current arrangements will apply (which is to close the station only after a match). Passengers are advised to use Finsbury Park station instead. (*Drayton Park is built on a constricted site within a cutting with a single, narrow platform used by both northbound and southbound services. Access is via a single, narrow flight of stairs and there is no area outside the station to manage crowds of football fans. Great Northern is able to keep the station open before weekday matches because these do not ordinarily attract as many people as weekend matches. Weekday crowds also build up during the evening peak service, when there are more frequent trains to handle the number of fans.)</strong></p>
</blockquote> Thanks Alex - really great ne…tag:bowesandbounds.org,2015-11-10:6278630:Comment:1037742015-11-10T08:21:37.049ZRichard McConnellhttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/RichardMcConnell
Thanks Alex - really great news ! :)
Thanks Alex - really great news ! :) Hi Richard. I've read elsewhe…tag:bowesandbounds.org,2015-11-10:6278630:Comment:1037702015-11-10T08:01:29.640ZAlex Golduphttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/AlexGoldup
<p>Hi Richard. I've read elsewhere - possibly on Harringay Online - that the new weekend Moorgate service is indeed starting around the middle of next month. </p>
<p>Hi Richard. I've read elsewhere - possibly on Harringay Online - that the new weekend Moorgate service is indeed starting around the middle of next month. </p>