Now for a long awaited update on the next version of the Central Line and our other routes. This may be a bit of a long read but we have so much to talk about. While some of this might be ‘old news’ it has been a while since we outlined our plans. However, we thought you should hear this …
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First, the bad news Last weekend our inbox filled up with people experiencing crashes on the Jubilee Line. We were concerned by this and deployed our amazing new set of testers to find the issue. Over the next week they went above and beyond what we had asked of them. They discovered that it’s an issue with the latest release …
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We often get asked about return journeys. While they aren’t impossible in BVE, they aren’t as easy as they ought to be. This subject isn’t one that can be quickly answered. You may find this to be a bit of a long read. It will be worth it though as it explains how this works. Let’s set the scene. We’ve …
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One of the most frequently discussed subjects around London Underground routes for BVE is that of Automatic Train Operation (ATO). First, a history lesson Until the Victoria Line first opened to passengers in 1968, it was nothing more than a concept that was being trialled out on a small section of the Central Line. It wasn’t until some years later …
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Continuing with our update to the Central Line, our attention has turned to White City. Before we talk about that, we should mention the section on the approach to White City. From North Acton to this point had a shortfall of almost 3/4 of a mile. While it may not seem like a big deal, it meant we originally had …
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Far from behind dead, development of the Central Line has quietly continued in the background, with most of our efforts being focused on updating the 1992 stock. Here is a little preview of what is to come…
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