The Anonymous Widower

Train/Platform Gaps At Willesden Junction

Willesden Junction’s Westbound North London Line platform has some of the worst train/platform gaps on the Overground.

Train/Platform Gaps At Willesden Junction

Train/Platform Gaps At Willesden Junction

The reason is probably that the platform is on a curve here as this Google Map shows.

The platform is the rightmost in the picture. Here’s a close-up of the platform.

The Curved Platform At Willesden Junction

The Curved Platform At Willesden Junction

As can be seen, there is quite a curve. Unfortunately, trains tend to have straight sides!

November 5, 2014 - Posted by | Transport/Travel | ,

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  1. […] posts yesterday, I highlighted the problems with platform/train gaps and the dreadful interchange at the North London Line platforms at Willesden Junction […]

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