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Will you sign a petition for more trains to stop at Acton Main Line?

https://www.change.org/p/include-acton-main-line-station-on-all-elizabeth-line-services/exp/cl_/cl_sharecopy_490655058_en-GB/4/10809167?recruiter=10809167&recruited_by_id=cde9b560-1a0c-0130-6ab5-00221964dac8&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_term=a7a158703f3a4e69a83d1d583d6dca69&utm_medium=copylink&utm_content=cl_sharecopy_490655058_en-GB%3A4

Maire Lowe ● 133d17 Comments

I believe the additional trains are to provide increased frequency on the Heathrow and Shenfield branches but I don't what the stopping patterns will be.

Mike Robinson ● 2d

Will this result in a more frequent service to AML?"Sadiq Khan reveals when 10 new Elizabeth line trains will enter service - TfL expects usage to soar.Passenger numbers are expected to surge even higher once the HS2 link to Old Oak Common opensConstruction of Class 345 Aventra has begun in DerbyThe Mayor of London has provided an update on when 10 new Elizabeth line trains currently being built will enter service. Sir Sadiq Khan has confirmed the first batch of trains will begin operation this year, with the remainder appearing on the line in 2027.Last October Transport for London (TfL) announced work was underway to build 10 Class 345 Aventra trains in Derby. The Elizabeth line already accounts for one in six UK rail journeys, but TfL expects it to be even more popular once the HS2 Old Oak Common station opens in Ealing.Responding to a question from Labour Assembly Member Anne Clarke, Sir Sadiq added: "Developing a new timetable is a complex process. Transport for London is working closely with Network Rail and Heathrow Airport, which manage parts of the Elizabeth line infrastructure, alongside other passenger and freight operators to deliver this."The business case submitted to Government which secured funding for the additional trains demonstrated that the investment is very high value for money."One in six UK rail journeys are carried out on the Elizabeth linehttps://www.mylondon.news/news/transport/sadiq-khan-reveals-10-new-33304745?utm_source=inyourarea.co.uk&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dnl&utm_keyword=dailynewsletter&utm_content=dnl_news_article_referral_small_1

Rosco White ● 2d

From memory around 22,000 people responded to TfL's consultation on Turnham Green (I think this may have been before online petitions were really a thing). Getting to 5,000 signatures may be neat but the fact that it is not too much investment of time and effort works both ways. My strong recommendation for anyone looking to get an effective campaign going on this would be to involve as many people as possible with railway and engineering experience and, as a first step, seek to understand why TfL has limited the number of stops at Acton Main Line. It may be that this points to a full service being impractical but there may be scope for a gradual increase.

Mark Evans ● 30d

4,683 people have signed this petition.It probably won't make much difference - but it's not a huge investment of time or effort.Would be good to get it above 5,000 signatures

Sara Nathan ● 34d

Peabody Trust or Mount Anvil ?I doubt if they have any today because Ian McDermott blow a hole in Peter Mason's grand plan by pulling out of the Southall project. Of course he will keep all the funding Sadiq Khan had given for that and Thamesmead.

Martin Cain ● 63d

Peabody Trust or Mount Anvil ?I doubt if they have any today because Ian McDermott blow a hole in Peter Mason's grand plan by pulling out of the Southall project. Of course he will keep all the funding Sadiq Khan had given for that and Thamesmead.

Martin Cain ● 63d

Good thinking there Mark and thank you for your advice. Neither Sara or I are the people responsible for the petition and I will try to pass on your experience to those who are. I often use Turnham Green station and like many others resent sitting in the rain while the Picadilly trains swoosh by. I have never been that convinced by the arguments for keeping it mainly served by the District Line, but what would I know?

Maire Lowe ● 86d

Having been involved fairly actively with campaigning for a Piccadilly line at Turnham Green some years ago, I would caution against assuming strength of numbers is enough to bring about change. At the time the response to the consultation on the issue was the largest ever for a question on a single station. The issue is an engineering one and the first step to getting change is understanding the challenges that have led to this decision. Don't make the mistake that I and others did in assuming the apparently illogical nature of provision was just down to bureaucratic inertia. If you can pin down the exact reasons for the current situation, you should be able to build a much more convincing argument for how it could be improved without an unduly negative impact on services overall.

Mark Evans ● 87d

Im sure she is but with that number of responses, TfL would probably come to a Town Hall meeting if asked. We saw several representitives before the line opened. It would be helpful if the invitation went through Rupa's office. St. Mary's church hall is convenient for many.

Maire Lowe ● 90d

She says she is pursuing more trains - but I don’t know either how or with what effect.Tuesday, Wednesday,  Thursday are incredibly busy… and getting busier all the way through to about 1030.

Sara Nathan ● 91d

Wwll done Acton. That should be enough to get a Town Hall with TfL. Do you think Rupa might want to organise a meeting?

Maire Lowe ● 92d

Over 3,500 signatures now… could do with more.But at least there are ten new trains on order. Let’s hope we get to see some of themhttps://www.timeout.com/london/news/londons-elizabeth-line-will-soon-be-transformed-by-10-shiny-new-trains-102825

Sara Nathan ● 93d

https://chng.it/8qxN4zmNMQ

Sara Nathan ● 103d

Agree with Sara. Perhaps the Maidenhead or Reading traings could stop at Acton Main line (and Hanwell_ As there are now almost 3500 signatures, the petition is doing well. If we can get it up to 5000 we can call for a Town Hall mweting with TfL. There is some hope of success. I will post the link to the petition below in a little while. Please sign if you havne't had a chance to do so and encourage anyone you know to do the same.

Maire Lowe ● 103d

It’s up to around 3,000 signatures.The trains are PACKED in the morning (I’ve had a month’s commuting, unusually, so really know) and there are just not enough trains. Petition asks for all trains to stop - asking a lot. But 6-8 and hour would be fab.

Sara Nathan ● 107d

Well over 1000 locals have signed the petition so doing well. But Acton is a big place and we can do better. If you haven't signed yet and would like to improve the connection between Acton Main line and other parts of London the link is in the first piece of this chat. Thank you in advance. And thank you Acton.

Maire Lowe ● 131d

This is much needed, I'm surprised The Various Developers haven't been pushing for it and using their, errrr, "influence".  😉

Rosco White ● 133d

https://www.change.org/p/include-acton-main-line-station-on-all-elizabeth-line-services/exp/cl_/cl_sharecopy_490655058_en-GB/4/10809167?recruiter=10809167&recruited_by_id=cde9b560-1a0c-0130-6ab5-00221964dac8&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_term=take_next_step&utm_medium=copylink&utm_content=cl_sharecopy_490655058_en-GB%3A4And please do share to your own groups. Go Acton! We can do this. Ease

Maire Lowe ● 133d