Falmer station rail links improvement

[Brovion]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but it sounds good. Longer platforms and improved signalling meaning more trains. (Although there will obviously be disruption whilst the work is carried out)

http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/10549213.Brighton_to_Lewes_train_line_upgrade_delights_Seagulls_supporters/

 

[dougdeep]

It was supposed to have been started a few months back but everything takes forever with the railways.

 

[Notters]

The platform was done months ago.

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Think I read that it'll double the number of trains per hour and allow 8 coach trains stopping at Moulescomb and London Road.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

everything takes forever with the railways.

The trains certainly do.

 

[Return of the Rev]

To much to ask for the waterslide i suppose

 

[Brovion]

The platform was done months ago.

I thought that, but the article says 'due to be completed by December'. Can't really comment as I've only used the train once since the Amex opened.

 

[KNC]

A question for those in the know. On the signalling side of things, are they sticking another section in between Falmer starter and T400(?) on the viaduct?

 

[les dynam]

This is great news. Longer platforms at Falmer, plus signalling upgrade means trains can be moved through much closer together.

 

[SpidersLegs]

A question for those in the know. On the signalling side of things, are they sticking another section in between Falmer starter and T400(?) on the viaduct?

I saw the plans at work the other day. It looks like they're putting 2 extra sections in between Falmer & Brighton (T700) to allow 3 minute head ways between trains. The platforms at Falmer are being extended to accomadate 8 coach trains. Didn't mention any other station alterations.

 

[KNC]

Thanks SL. T700!!!! I should have remembered, I got stopped on it enough times!!!

 

[British Bulldog]

I saw the plans at work the other day. It looks like they're putting 2 extra sections in between Falmer & Brighton (T700) to allow 3 minute head ways between trains. The platforms at Falmer are being extended to accomadate 8 coach trains. Didn't mention any other station alterations.

It's work that's long overdue, That line has always been pain in the rear for getting trains moved.

 

[British Bulldog]

Thanks SL. T700!!!! I should have remembered, I got stopped on it enough times!!!

Most drivers do.

 

[Guy Fawkes]

I assume we will still face the same problem at Lewes as that platform is too short for an 8 coach train, meaning there will be little benefit in a longer Falmer platform if you still can't get off at Lewes.

Also, does antyone know why the train is so slow when leaving Lewes bound for Brighton despite signs showing a speed limit of 50? - Is it signalling, bad track or an agreement with residents over noise that mean they travel so slowly?

 

[somerset]

I am hoping some of the by-product process improvements will be sorting out the post match Brighton station queuing for west coast trains....its currently a mess and actually drove me and plenty of others to park in Coldean and Moulescoomb.

 

[British Bulldog]

I am hoping some of the by-product process improvements will be sorting out the post match Brighton station queuing for west coast trains....its currently a mess and actually drove me and plenty of others to park in Coldean and Moulescoomb.

From what I've seen the current system is about the only way it can be done, How would you prefer it to be done?

 

[Gazwag]

Also, does antyone know why the train is so slow when leaving Lewes bound for Brighton despite signs showing a speed limit of 50? - Is it signalling, bad track or an agreement with residents over noise that mean they travel so slowly?

I often wondered this so I had a litle google and found its due to the close proximity of the bridge and other train. Quite an interesting report here as well, well I found it interesting anyway http://www.raib.gov.uk/cms_resources.cfm?file=/070108_R252006_Part_2_Lewes.pdf

 

[somerset]

From what I've seen the current system is about the only way it can be done, How would you prefer it to be done?

Better

 

[British Bulldog]

Better

Fair answer But in what way?

 

[Napper]

Trains are very good as things stand . This is only good news though