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Routing Down Trains via P3 12/04/2019 at 16:40 #117508
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I'm playing the Exeter 4-day September 2014 v.1 timetable and enjoying it immensely.

Just as a matter of interest, why are some Down trains routed via Newton Abbot platform 3 when the logical choice would appear to be platform 2, through which the majority are routed?
I presume this happens in real life for some reason?

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Routing Down Trains via P3 12/04/2019 at 16:44 #117510
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The exit to the station is on platform 3 saves people walking over the bridge.
"Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer
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Routing Down Trains via P3 12/04/2019 at 16:58 #117511
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headshot119 in post 117510 said:
The exit to the station is on platform 3 saves people walking over the bridge.
Understandable, as it appears to be either very early or late when it's not busy.

Thanks for the info.

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Routing Down Trains via P3 12/04/2019 at 17:03 #117512
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Early morning / late night cuts down on number of station staff needed to despatch trains, plus save on electricity as well after dark If the lifts fail and they have a mobility restricted passenger they would also divert to P3
Passed the age to be doing 'Spoon Feeding' !!!
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Routing Down Trains via P3 12/04/2019 at 17:06 #117513
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Meld in post 117512 said:
Early morning / late night cuts down on number of station staff needed to despatch trains, plus save on electricity as well after dark If the lifts fail and they have a mobility restricted passenger they would also divert to P3
Nice to see that they are actually doing something to benefit the travelling public.

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