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Title: Hanborough station - facilities, services, incidents and events - merged posts Post by: Lee on April 10, 2008, 23:32:50 Apparently, the decision was made to stop them for noise control (link below.)
http://moretrainlessstrain.co.uk/smf/index.php?PHPSESSID=13301beafe6206c99a83b9d0fef3fa16&topic=216.msg608#msg608 Title: Re: No Live Announcements At Hanborough Before 0800? Post by: swlines on April 10, 2008, 23:40:54 Not surprising - the same rule applies at Earl's Court on the District Line in London.
I believe announcements are not allowed between roughly 2100 and 0700 during the night for noise abatement reasons. Title: Re: No Live Announcements At Hanborough Before 0800? Post by: IanL on April 11, 2008, 09:30:21 The old station master's house at Hanborough has recently (last 12 months or so) been converted into apartments and two new blocks of apartments have been added, so the developer has created the problem by building houses within 10m of the station platform.
It is another story at Charlbury where the announcements simply dont work all the time....only "keep back from the platform edge" announcements this morning, no announcement of arriving trains which this morning was important as the 0821 was 13min late and no longer showing on the CIS. The 0833 was 14min late, again no announcements. Title: Hanborough station - facilities, services, incidents and events - merged posts Post by: Mookiemoo on February 10, 2011, 09:45:12 Answer on a post card please
Title: Re: Does hanborough station car park have CCTV Post by: IndustryInsider on February 10, 2011, 11:35:41 What's your address then? :P
Title: Re: Does hanborough station car park have CCTV Post by: Mookiemoo on February 10, 2011, 12:35:39 ha ha ha
you know what I meant Title: Re: Does hanborough station car park have CCTV Post by: willc on February 10, 2011, 14:10:11 I'm pretty sure it does have CCTV but it''l be dark when i'm heading some, so I can't check tonight. How soon do you need to know?
Title: Re: Does hanborough station car park have CCTV Post by: JayMac on February 10, 2011, 14:32:39 Just called APCOA and they say there is no CCTV.
Title: Re: Does hanborough station car park have CCTV Post by: Mookiemoo on February 10, 2011, 16:27:56 Thanks
Friend of mine arrived home from the afghan on leave - she hadn't seen fianc^ for months - they ended up doing the dirty on the car hood and now she's bricking it that they'll be caught on camera Title: Re: Does hanborough station car park have CCTV Post by: JayMac on February 10, 2011, 16:30:50 That post deserves some sort of prize. I've only just stopped coughing after laughing out loud. I had to wipe the tears from my eyes.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D No doubt I'm not alone in thinking your query was because you were actually planning on visiting that station and park there. Title: Re: Does hanborough station car park have CCTV Post by: willc on February 10, 2011, 18:10:27 North Oxford Garage's Mini showroom and servicing centre are right next to the car park, so I think they will have one or two cameras keeping watch...
Title: Re: Does hanborough station car park have CCTV Post by: Brucey on February 10, 2011, 18:45:48 You managed to make me spit out the coffee I was drinking :D
Best keep a lookout to see if/when they appear on certain video streaming websites (and I'm not thinking of YouTube) ;D Title: Re: Does hanborough station car park have CCTV Post by: willc on February 10, 2011, 23:30:04 And I forgot the bus museum at the end of the car park, which I'm pretty sure has cameras.
Title: Re: Does hanborough station car park have CCTV Post by: Mookiemoo on February 10, 2011, 23:33:44 Given that she has t travel in army clothes to use her warrant, I admire them for getting through her clothing that quick!
She's actually an officer which is why she's bricking it - apparently they weren't in a *position* to hide the reg of the car which is in her name so she's concerned that if its cctv'd they can trace the cart back to her which will get back to the army and she'll be done for behaviour unbecoming an officer (yeah we know they get up to worse but ...) Title: Re: Does hanborough station car park have CCTV Post by: willc on February 10, 2011, 23:52:06 I can understand they were pleased to see each other but even so, when it comes to passion-killing locations, Hanborough station car park would be well up the top of my list...
I don't think you have to be in uniform to use a rail warrant. A friend's husband is in the forces and he certainly travels on warrants wearing civvies to go to a university course on a day release arrangement. Title: Re: Does hanborough station car park have CCTV Post by: Mookiemoo on February 10, 2011, 23:58:37 I know she was in her army kit - I think its something to do with travelling home for leave - no idea
And yes, I agree - since they only live in whitney so its not that far to drive - but hey ho - each to their own I was asked to ask the Q about the cameras Title: Re: Does hanborough station car park have CCTV Post by: Ollie on February 11, 2011, 00:04:46 To use an MOD warrant you do not need to be in uniform.
Title: Re: Does hanborough station car park have CCTV Post by: Mookiemoo on February 11, 2011, 00:12:08 It maybe an army rule about travelling to/from postings - not sure
I just know that when she leaves and comes back - she has to be in uniform Title: Re: Does hanborough station car park have CCTV Post by: Ollie on February 11, 2011, 00:16:47 Ah spose could be an army requirement then, certainly isn't a requirement on our part.
Title: Re: Does hanborough station car park have CCTV Post by: inspector_blakey on February 11, 2011, 04:07:34 Just checked Google Earth and Street View - they're clear... ;)
Title: Hanborough station - facilities, services, incidents and events - merged posts Post by: Richard Fairhurst on July 08, 2014, 09:50:10 Interesting snippet from the 'Connecting Oxfordshire' presentation at Witney last night, given by Oxfordshire County Council leader Ian Hudspeth (who is, of course, councillor for Bladon so knows Hanborough station well).
OCC is talking to FGW and Network Rail about the possibility of installing a second platform and a passing loop at Hanborough. They believe this would be much cheaper than redoubling the whole of Charlbury-Wolvercote, while offering many of the advantages. The outline suggestion is that if NR did the railway work, OCC could do a lot of the station work: a new car park to the south of the station, a frequent bus service from Witney, etc. The idea is to promote the station as a Witney Parkway (though not under that name!). Title: Re: Hanborough passing loop Post by: IndustryInsider on July 08, 2014, 10:05:05 It certainly would be cheaper, and get around the problem of what to do with Combe and Finstock. Though I would have thought that in order to make the loop work it'd need to stretch some distance - possibly a 4 mile long dynamic loop running from just east of Combe to just west of Wolvercote Junction as there doesn't seem to be many infrastructure issues at first glance on that section. If it was just a passing loop at Hanborough station then it becomes more problematic, timetabling wise, as you wouldn't want to actually schedule many trains to pass there or the timetable robustness falls apart. Perhaps just easier to bite the bullet and do the whole thing?
Title: Re: Hanborough passing loop Post by: Southern Stag on July 08, 2014, 11:33:08 I'd have thought either double track through from Hanborough to Wolvercote Junction, or at least nearly Wolvercote Junction, would provide the most benefits. That would provide benefits to the network at large as it would mean less services having to wait in the Oxford area for the single line to become free.
Title: Re: Hanborough passing loop Post by: Richard Fairhurst on July 08, 2014, 13:32:10 I do worry that the tail of keeping Combe and Finstock open is wagging this particular dog.
Title: Re: Hanborough passing loop Post by: stebbo on July 10, 2014, 21:17:28 If consideration is given to a loop at Hanborough doesn't it make more sense to redouble all the way to Wolvercote, given the old signalling issues (which I was always given to understand were the problem) should disappear with the electrification at Oxford.
But then, why not redouble Charlbury to Wolvercote - and Evesham to Worcester? Title: Re: Hanborough passing loop Post by: ChrisB on July 11, 2014, 10:58:24 Money.
OCC want to run a shuttle from Hanborough (Witney Pway) to Cowley via Oxford moving pax into Oxford and cutting road transport in the Oxford area. A loop at Hanborough itself with the second platform allows trains to wait there for their slot through Oxford, and allows through trans past. Title: Re: Hanborough passing loop Post by: John R on July 12, 2014, 13:38:04 Money. Exactly. On the assumption that there isn't an unlimited pot of money available, a loop would appear to be a sensible further enhancement for the southern part of the line, which could facilitate the additional peak services you refer to and for the rest of the day provides additional resilience in the event of delays. Title: Re: Hanborough passing loop Post by: stebbo on July 12, 2014, 15:26:47 But I think it was pointed out earlier in this thread that loops at stations don't provide that much resilience. And something that allowed for double track at Wolvercote would be useful to allow Worcester bound trains to clear the Oxford/Banbury line.
Yes I know they're reinstating the extra line north of Oxford but I assume that is also intended for freight use. Title: Re: Hanborough passing loop Post by: ChrisB on July 12, 2014, 15:59:11 It is - and for any/all services to the North.
As I said - no one has any money to do more (currently) than put a loop in....and even that will require a successful bid to the local LEP Title: Re: Hanborough passing loop Post by: John R on July 12, 2014, 18:30:40 But I think it was pointed out earlier in this thread that loops at stations don't provide that much resilience. And something that allowed for double track at Wolvercote would be useful to allow Worcester bound trains to clear the Oxford/Banbury line. I agree if the loop is used on a regular basis throughout the day, then it would not improve resilience. (Indeed probably the contrary.) However, if it's not used outside the peak periods then during this time it would make a difference, and being only 4 1/2 mins north of Wolvercote Jn, in the event of a soutbound train running late there would be much less need to hold trains at Wolvercote, certainly for more than a couple of minutes. Title: Re: Hanborough passing loop Post by: ChrisB on July 12, 2014, 19:03:12 If the Council went ahead, its shuttles would run all day....
Title: Re: Hanborough passing loop Post by: IndustryInsider on July 13, 2014, 10:59:45 As I said - no one has any money to do more (currently) than put a loop in....and even that will require a successful bid to the local LEP I wonder if this is how the money will be found: http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/11228266.Cameron_wants_Cotswold_Line_section_upgraded/ (http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/11228266.Cameron_wants_Cotswold_Line_section_upgraded/) Title: Re: Hanborough passing loop Post by: ChrisB on July 13, 2014, 11:27:17 Indeed, the DfT might allow Network Rail to spend a tad more....
Title: Re: Hanborough passing loop Post by: Btline on July 13, 2014, 19:32:03 Obviously money is an issue, but I expect this will be for political reasons.
If the redoubling is done properly, there is very little reason to keep both halts open. (barely any reason to keep any!) My opinions of the halts are well known - I'll just say that such closely spaced stations are normally found in urban areas... Close one or both, improve parking and the service at nearby stations - more benefits for all. Title: Re: Hanborough passing loop Post by: John R on July 13, 2014, 19:56:17 Given the locations I'm inclined to agree with you. However, I doubt whether anyone will have the stomach for the inevitable fight that a formal closure proposal will bring. Though given that some stations in the Stoke area were effectively closed without going through the proper procedure, as a result of upgrade work for the West Coast modernisation, there are clearly ways around it.
I'm inclined to think that retaining a short single stretch would not constrain capacity too much, and as an added bonus save some money. Title: Re: Hanborough passing loop Post by: Btline on July 14, 2014, 18:51:07 Don't worry, when I become Prime Minister I shall immediately close them...
Happy to take a dent in my popularity for the benefit of long suffering commuters. Title: Re: Hanborough passing loop Post by: stebbo on July 15, 2014, 16:40:59 Can I volunteer to be Transport Secretary and reinstate a fast Cathedrals Express?
Title: Hanborough station - facilities, services, incidents and events - merged posts Post by: Richard Fairhurst on January 05, 2018, 11:24:19 From a West Oxfordshire District Council press release:
Quote Councillors are to examine backing plans to significantly improve Hanborough railway station. A proposal to put £10,000 towards the installation of a modular station building will be considered by West Oxfordshire District Council’s Cabinet on Wednesday 10 January. The proposal, subject to final costs, is for a new ticket office, waiting room and toilet. Operator Great Western Railway is also looking to house a small retail outlet in the building. Cllr Jeff Haine, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Economy, said: “In the last 10 years, passenger numbers at Hanborough have more than trebled and clearly there is a need for the station to be developed to meet that demand. “The proposed investment in this infrastructure will improve passengers’ experience as well as easing congestion on our roads.” The modular building was previously used at Abbey Wood station on the North Kent line but it became redundant with the opening of a new Crossrail station. It has now been acquired by Great Western Railway for use at Hanborough in a project which will cost an estimated £250,000. The work is being seen as the first phase in the development of Hanborough with future developments set to include additional car and cycle parking, signalling and track improvements. Annual passenger numbers using Hanborough have spiralled from 76,580 in 2006-07 to 238,580 in 2016-17 with numbers expected to increase in future despite a recent fall due to the opening of the new Oxford Parkway station. New Intercity Express Trains were introduced on the North Cotswold Line this month with further services coming later this year. The Abbey Wood station appears to be pictured here: http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/11561521.Abbey_Wood_makes_way_for_Crossrail_as_temporary_station_opens/ . The single biggest thing Hanborough station needs now is a safe cycle route from the east - the A4095 is absolutely lethal, and Woodstock and Bladon have a population of 4,000 (with many more to come at the new Pye development) within very easy cycling distance. Additional cycle parking is all very well but it's not much use if it's too dangerous to get there. Title: Re: Recycled station building for Hanborough Post by: IndustryInsider on January 05, 2018, 11:28:44 Much needed facilities to help the station continue to grow.
Title: Re: Recycled station building for Hanborough Post by: ChrisB on January 05, 2018, 11:33:44 The CLPG has also contributed to this scheme
Title: Re: Recycled station building for Hanborough Post by: charles_uk on January 05, 2018, 11:56:04 The single biggest thing Hanborough station needs now is a safe cycle route from the east - the A4095 is absolutely lethal, and Woodstock and Bladon have a population of 4,000 (with many more to come at the new Pye development) within very easy cycling distance. Additional cycle parking is all very well but it's not much use if it's too dangerous to get there. Totally agree about the need for a safe - and cycle friendly - cycle route but the route from the west also needs looking at. Recently another side road has appeared in Hanborough cutting across the existing cycle track, and many motorists seem to view it as a place to park their cars. The only time I've seen a cyclist knocked off their bike was in Hanborough when a motorist pulled out of their driveway, across the shared cycle track/pavement and into a cyclist. And the bottle neck by the bridge needs addressing too - when cycling to the station, I will try and get on the road before the bridge and then use hand signals to turn into the station. Title: Re: Recycled station building for Hanborough Post by: charles_uk on January 05, 2018, 11:56:46 Quote Oops - managed to quote myself there rather than make a small edit to my previous post. Now trying to work out how to delete! Best way is to simply delete content which I have done for you - Grahame There is no post delete facility / just edit and quote. Historic reasons I won't go into today! Title: Re: Recycled station building for Hanborough Post by: charles_uk on January 05, 2018, 12:05:26 Quote Oops - managed to quote myself there rather than make a small edit to my previous post. Now trying to work out how to delete! Best way is to simply delete content which I have done for you - Grahame There is no post delete facility / just edit and quote. Historic reasons I won't go into today! Thank you - I was just coming to the conclusion I couldn't delete! Title: Re: Recycled station building for Hanborough Post by: Richard Fairhurst on June 14, 2019, 14:40:24 The new station building is now open - I think maybe since the start of the week.
Title: Re: Recycled station building for Hanborough Post by: ChrisB on June 17, 2019, 15:35:49 It is, peak am only at present, while staffed by a revenue guy.
Once CCTV is completely fitted, the intention is for the facilities to be available until tea-time, when a revenue guy will come to lock it up. Whether that is simply weekdays or all week, I don't know (but suspect 5 or 6 days only) Hope the vandals leave it alone.... Title: Permit scheme plan after 'unwelcome parking' near rail station (Hanborough) Post by: ChrisB on March 08, 2024, 21:32:09 From Oxford Mail via MSN (https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/permit-scheme-plan-after-unwelcome-parking-near-rail-station/ar-BB1jsXYL?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=9b7df3a0c3214464b4c8f820b4a635c9&ei=30)
Quote A permit scheme could soon be introduced near a railway station after villagers have hit out over "continued unwelcome parking" on their doorsteps. Oxfordshire County Council has opened the consultation for Long Hanborough near Witney on a potential new system for the village's main road. This comes as some residents said they had been impacted by the existing no waiting restrictions between 11am and noon, Monday to Friday. These had been put in place "discourage long term commuter parking for the nearby Long Hanborough Rail Station". County councillor Liam Walker, of the Hanborough and Minster Lovell division, said: "I’m pleased the county council have been able to bring this proposal forward after years of residents battling with commuters parking outside the houses along this section of road. "As with all these schemes enforcement is key but hopefully this new scheme will also prevent residents from getting parking tickets. "Whilst it’s great that Hanborough station is so popular we urgently need more car parking capacity which I continue to push GWR and the county council to fix as we have nearby land secured for the car park expansion.” Plans would result in permits limited to one per resident with a maximum of two per property. Permits would also be available for contractors carrying out works on properties and for registered carers and healthcare workers. Parish councillor Rich Fuller said: "There broadly isn't a problem with parking in Long Hanborough. "Towards the station end of the village there are potentially some problems with overflow, however." Consultation responses are to be reviewed after the 5pm deadline on Friday, March 29 and more information can be found on the county council website. https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/longhanborough_mainroad_parking2024 This page is printed from the "Coffee Shop" forum at http://gwr.passenger.chat which is provided by a customer of Great Western Railway. Views expressed are those of the individual posters concerned. Visit www.gwr.com for the official Great Western Railway website. Please contact the administrators of this site if you feel that content provided contravenes our posting rules ( see http://railcustomer.info/1761 ). The forum is hosted by Well House Consultants - http://www.wellho.net |