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Topic ID 4992
07/01/2010 by Steve
No Trains from HE
Can someone explain this?
There's a problem with the overhead cables at Hackney Downs so buses are replacing trains between HE and Broxbourne.
http://www.nationalexpresseastanglia.com/rtti/earlier_overhead_line_damage_hackney_downs
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Reply ID 70795
07/01/2010 by codek2
trains trapped in the wrong place?
Reply ID 70796
07/01/2010 by Steve
If the trains can get to Broxbourne, why can't they get to HE?
Reply ID 70797
07/01/2010 by Golden
I travelled up this morning from HFE on the delayed 0709. Initially we were informed that all trains were going through Stratford due to the line damage in Hackney, also that there was a broken down train outside Broxbourne that was causing delays. As we approached Broxbourne we were told that this train had been moved but another had broken down at Cheshunt causing further delay but that the line problem at Hackney had been overcome and the trains were running directly to Liverpool St. again. I left the train at Tottenham Hale after a two hour journey (legs frozen due to 'heating' blowing freezing air over them) and it was then announced that the Rye House to St. Margarets section had been closed - i.e. the Hertford line was effectively down. I only saw one train going in the direction of Hertford in this time. I know this doesn't answer the question as to why trains can't get to Hertford but may give a bit of background.
Reply ID 70798
07/01/2010 by CityBird
Hertford East line is always first to be axed when there are problems which is why I don't use it - ever. It's clearly low priority and the focus is on the airport. The drive from Hertford to Broxbourne once on the main roads was fine. Train journey was suprisingly good, the Stansted express stopped at Broxbourne and I was only 40 mins late for work.
Reply ID 70858
08/01/2010 by Sargasso
Can anyone tell me if Liverpool Street -> Hertford East are looking ok this evening
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