The Anonymous Widower

The Bowes Park And Bounds Green Out-Of-Station Interchange

After I’d taken the latest pictures in Bowes Park Station – 12th January 2023, I walked to Bounds Green station to go back South to the Angel.

I took these pictures on the way.

Note.

1. The walk is level and could be done easily, if you were pushing a buggy, dragging a case or in a wheel-chair.
2. There is a footbridge over the busy Bowes Road, which doesn’t have lifts. But you don’t need it to go between the stations.
3. There is a light-controlled crossing outside Bounds Green station to cross Brownlow Road.
4. The walk took me about six minutes.

These pictures show the escalators at Bounds Green station.

Could the central stairs be replaced by an inclined lift?

Would This Out-Of-Station Interchange Create An Easy Route Between Northern Piccadilly Line Stations And The Elizabeth Line?

Consider.

• Cockfosters, Oakwood and Arnos Grove stations have car parking.
• All stations on the Piccadilly Line from Bounds Green Northwards are well-connected by buses.
• Bounds Green station has escalators.
• Bowes Park station has stairs.
• Bowes Park station has a well-stocked cafe.
• Moorgate station has escalators and lifts to the Elizabeth Line.

For a perfect route, some things must be done.

The Frequency Of Trains On The Northern City Line

At the moment the trains through the station are two trains per hour (tph) between Moorgate and Stevenage.

But the frequency has been as high as four tph.

The frequency needs to be higher to cut waiting for a train.

Step-Free Access

This needs to be installed or improved at Bounds Green, Bowes Park and Moorgate stations.

Signage

The route between Bowes Park And Bounds Green stations needs better signage.

Conclusion

This Out-Of-Station Interchange could be made more use of.

January 13, 2023 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Arnos Grove Station, Bounds Green Station, Bowes Park Station, Cockfosters Station, Elizabeth Line, Inclined Lift, Moorgate Station, Northern City Line, Oakwood Station, Out Of Station Interchange, Parking, Piccadilly Line, Signs, Stevenage Station