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London Underground District Line. Upney To Elm Park Empty Passengers On Rear .

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[56tvwatcher]

@No1RailwayEnthusiast yeah, I mean when I think of the metropolitan line, I see the A Stock, and the same with all other lines, I mean, the 1967 Victoria Line stock, that was replaced TOO early (47 or so years) the A Stock is running after 50 years!

But if you listen to the A Stock when it accelerates, you can hear the train creaking under stress! I still remember the day, being at Euston and the 09 stock came in and I thought "where's the 67 stock?" Was a big shock and I took a big dislike!!!!

[No1RailwayEnthusiast]

@56tvwatcher I prefer the S stock as the 09 has a horrible screeching sound and the fact that they replaced the 67 stock. I like the look from the outside of the S stock, the only thing I don't like is the fact that they will be used on all sub surface lines, when I liked the fact that each line had its individuality, soon that won't be the case :(

[56tvwatcher]

@No1RailwayEnthusiast I certainly agree with you there, i mean, nothing lasts forever! And yes, the Metropolitan Line has suffered a lot of delays, but if you were to ask me, "which do i prefer, the S Stock or the '09 Stock?" I would say "S Stock!" So, at least the Metropolitan line is staying around!

But, on the other hand, there are a few things I like of the S Stock, 1 are the fold down seats, 2. the Door opening siren, 3. the Push-button door, 4. walkthrough carriages like a British Rail!

[No1RailwayEnthusiast]

@56tvwatcher I agree with u in the sense that they are not life expired, but Met Line is 1 of the lines that suffer the most delays and has some of the oldest infrastructure so new trains were needed

[56tvwatcher]

@No1RailwayEnthusiast although, IMHO i think the best tube stocks are the Northern Line 1995 and Jubilee Line 1996, they won't be OOS (Out of service) until a good 40 years or so!

I don't understand, why can't they just refurbish the A Stocks, I mean, they've kept the 1938 Stock running for heritage runs,

and I mean, there are British Rail Classes that are running and have been for so long, such as the old slamdoor trains, InterCity's..

[No1RailwayEnthusiast]

@56tvwatcher Yeah I love the A stock and will defo miss them, however despite at first not warming to the S stock I think I am beginning to accept them :)

[56tvwatcher]

@No1RailwayEnthusiast haha yeah, imagine, "next A Stock train- never" shame, The London underground will not be what it used to be,

but to be honest I'm more of a fan towards British Rail, or National Rail, I prefer those trains, as it will be a very long time till the good trains such as the Class 313, 321, 319 and InterCity 125/225 wil be gone!!!!

[No1RailwayEnthusiast]

@56tvwatcher Soon you will be waiting for a very long time for an A stock because there won't be any lol

[56tvwatcher]

@DeanieBoi07 yeah, i mean ive been nearly cooked on the 09 stock! :D i really dont like the screeching sound when the train pulls in and the speed they come in at.

[DeanieBoi07]

@MultiCARTOON The S stock will be replacing the D stock eventually.