The Open Guide to London: the free London guide - Differences between Version 7 and Version 6 of Acton Mainline Station
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Apparently there are secret plans to close this station down. A local campaign has started to save the station - used by commuters who live in Acton. ''I do, hence my interest. I also believe that the railway network should definitely not be closing stations.'' --[[IvorW]] ==== Quoting from the campaign leaflet: ==== Acton Main Line Station is under threat from [[Crossrail]], the new East-West Rail Link. Crossrail is secretly planning to close the station. [[Greenford Station|Greenford]] trains would no longer run to [[Paddington Station|Paddington]], but turn round at [[West Ealing Station|West Ealing]]. Our station may be closed long before Crossrail is built, unless you ACT NOW to save it. The key points are: * [[Crossrail]] is working directly against [[Ken Livingstone|Mayor Livingstone]]’s wishes, despite it reporting to [[Transport for London]], which he runs. Ken publicly promised ( 13th Nov 2003 at Oak Tree Community Centre, South Acton Estate ) that Crossrail will stop in [[Acton]], He said he didn’t mean Chiswick Acton ( i.e NOT [[Turnham Green]] ) but the poorer part. As it won’t serve South Acton, that means here ! We suggest a bus/rail interchange for [[Acton]] and [[Park Royal]]. * [[Acton Central Station|Acton Central]] will definitely not have Crossrail trains now, so there must be a Crossrail stop at Acton Main Line. A Crossrail stop was planned in the official Crossrail project plans of Autumn 2002. Unfortunately, it seems Crossrail are now going for the “cheapskate option”, forcing local trains and train users off the tracks to make room for theirs, to save the cost of new tracks. * Consultation by Crossrail has been totally insufficient – they have only put out a few leaflets, and their mobile consultation unit never came to this part of Acton. They are hiding their real intentions for Acton Main Line - admitting only 2 of the 4 peak hour trains will be lost. We deserve proper consultation ! * IF WE DON’T FIGHT THESE PLANS, WE’LL BE THE BIG LOSERS FROM CROSSRAIL: HOUSE PRICES WILL FALL, THE AREA WILL SUFFER ECONOMICALLY, AND PASSENGERS WILL BE FORCED TO TRAVEL MUCH FURTHER AT GREATER INCONVENIENCE. The campaign has an email address at mailto:saveactonmainline@yahoo.co.uk == Update2: First Great Western == |
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Zone 3 Station
This is a station on the Thames Trains diesel hauled Greenford to Paddington shuttle. At peak times, trains on the Paddington Slough service stop here.
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Acton Mainline |  |
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Interchanges
North Acton tube station is about 7 minutes walk away, crossing the busy A40 interchange at Gipsy Corner.
Facilities
None. (though there are newsagents on Horn Lane)
Update - this station under threat of closure
Apparently there are secret plans to close this station down. A local campaign has started to save the station - used by commuters who live in Acton.
I do, hence my interest. I also believe that the railway network should definitely not be closing stations. --IvorW
Quoting from the campaign leaflet:
Acton Main Line Station is under threat from Crossrail, the new East-West Rail Link. Crossrail is secretly planning to close the station. Greenford trains would no longer run to Paddington, but turn round at West Ealing. Our station may be closed long before Crossrail is built, unless you ACT NOW to save it. The key points are:
- Crossrail is working directly against Mayor Livingstone’s wishes, despite it reporting to Transport for London, which he runs. Ken publicly promised ( 13th Nov 2003 at Oak Tree Community Centre, South Acton Estate ) that Crossrail will stop in Acton, He said he didn’t mean Chiswick Acton ( i.e NOT Turnham Green ) but the poorer part. As it won’t serve South Acton, that means here ! We suggest a bus/rail interchange for Acton and Park Royal.
- Acton Central will definitely not have Crossrail trains now, so there must be a Crossrail stop at Acton Main Line. A Crossrail stop was planned in the official Crossrail project plans of Autumn 2002. Unfortunately, it seems Crossrail are now going for the “cheapskate option”, forcing local trains and train users off the tracks to make room for theirs, to save the cost of new tracks.
- Consultation by Crossrail has been totally insufficient – they have only put out a few leaflets, and their mobile consultation unit never came to this part of Acton. They are hiding their real intentions for Acton Main Line - admitting only 2 of the 4 peak hour trains will be lost. We deserve proper consultation !
- IF WE DON’T FIGHT THESE PLANS, WE’LL BE THE BIG LOSERS FROM CROSSRAIL: HOUSE PRICES WILL FALL, THE AREA WILL SUFFER ECONOMICALLY, AND PASSENGERS WILL BE FORCED TO TRAVEL MUCH FURTHER AT GREATER INCONVENIENCE.
The campaign has an email address at mailto:saveactonmainline@yahoo.co.uk
Update2: First Great Western
First Group's First Great Western Link took over the local Ealing franchise from Thames Trains recently. They are planning to cut peak hour services in the new December timetable at 4 local London stations in half ( from 4 to 2 ): Acton Main Line, Southall, Hanwell ( all in Ealing ) and Hayes & Harlington ( in Hillingdon ). They are also planning to cut the last train from Paddington from 23.55 to 23.08, making late night travel impossible.
The full Council of the London Borough of Ealing voted to call on the Government to take away First Group's Greater Western rail franchise if planned service cuts at Ealing rail stations Acton Main Line, Southall and Hanwell are not withdrawn.
A Motion proposed by Councillor Tony Brown was debated on Tuesday 12th October, and all 3 Parties - Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat - put up motions condemning the cuts. These were combined into one composite motion, which was passed unanimously.
The Council will now write to the Government and its rail authorities making it clear that the timetable cuts are totally unacceptable and that if First Group proceeds with them, they should lose their franchise when it is renewed in 2006.
Welcoming the motion, David Campbell Bannerman of 'Save Acton Mainline' commented: "The SAM Campaign welcomes this motion and congratulates Ealing Council and all 3 parties for working together to fight these crazy cuts."
"Since First Group took over, services through Acton Main Line have degenerated. We've never known so many cancellations, delays and unreliability. Now First Great Western Link are planning massive cuts in peak services which are a knee in the groin for the local community."
"I congratulate Ealing Council for making it clear: if First Group proceed with these cuts, they should lose their franchise. There are many quality operators interested in the Greater Western franchise who could do a better job than First is doing. The message from Ealing Council is clear: Drop the cuts or we'll drop you !"
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