Timetable changes within depots only

[sawb]

Dstock7080 originally posted this in the thread "new WTT18 16th May 2022" 

Apr 25, 2022 17:44:04 GMT Dstock7080 said:

All week

Minor re-timings to trains starting and stabling at Neasden Depot in connection with the new Metropolitan

Working Timetable No. 343 and Circle and Hammersmith & City Line Working Timetable No. 37.

What are the options for a timetable planner for changing the times of a train within a depot, without changing the timings of a train whilst out on the operational railway?

[nig]

Are you talking about trains moving around the depot they can do that freeley no timetable needed

[sawb]

That was my understanding as well, hence why I'm seeking clarification about what this statement means.

[Dstock7080]

There is only one access point at each end of Neasden depot shared by Jubilee and Metropolitan trains, keeping them a timetabled distance apart help prevent congestion.

[towerman]

Depot shunts can take place at any time,it’s down to fleet maintenance requirements.When I was in the tower at SMD I used to clear the route to the outlet signal east end about 2 minutes before the booked time.As west end departures required a double shunt I cleared the route about 3 to 4 minutes before the booked time

[sawb]

Thank you, I'm starting to understand now. Presumably this timetable change is to make life a little easier and allow a bit more wriggle room for those in the Neasden tower to resolve any issues which may occur in the depot than at present?

[towerman]

Although they signal both Met & Jubilee trains,the staff in Neasden tower are Met employees.I spent a day at Neasden tower as part of my training & got the impression that the Jubilee was regarded as the junior line.The 96 TS had only been in service for a couple of years & was referred to as Skodas.

[MoreToJack]

Certainly not the case today; Stratford Market tower very much seen as the place to end up for those wanting such a move!

[towerman]

Yeah,spent my last 10 years on LUL at SMD tower,was a great place to work.Had a 12 man roster & we all got on (which helps).