Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Network rail repairs - noise warning for residents of Umfreville
I've just had forwarded to me by a neighbour a letter (which I should have also received) about overnight repairs to the railway track behind us. Looks like it will be going on all night on summer weekends from May to July.
This I am NOT looking forward to, though they say it will improve the shock absorption in future.
This I am NOT looking forward to, though they say it will improve the shock absorption in future.
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Permalink Reply by Anthony on
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Hmm, we also have received no letter. Are you backing onto the rails? We're on the other side but still really not looking forward to it. As you said, if it does improve shock absorption then I guess there will be some benefit. Difficult I guess but not sure when they would do it, but if it does finally sort the shaking out then it might be worth it.
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Permalink Reply by Hugh on
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It may be worth your checking with David Lammy's Office. I know that David Lammy recently had a meeting with a residents group from the other side of the tracks about the rail traffic issue.
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It will affect all those within earshot of the Gospel Oak - Barking Line - specificallly in the area called (by Network Rail) Haringay Park
Work will take place on 10 nights (my addition!) as follows
Sun May 10 00.05 to 08.30
Sun May 17 01.00 to 03.00
Sat May 23 18.00 to Tues May 26 03.00
Sun May 31 01.00 to On Jun 1 03.00
Sat June 06 00.05 to 08.55
Sun Jul 5 00.05 to 08.35
National Rail Helpline for any enquiries is 08457 11 41 41
Address is
Community relations Manager London and South East
40 Melton Street
NW1 2EE
While welcoming the prospect of less disturbance in the future, I'm somewhat concerned about the noise / disturbance over night - it coincides with exam season, if nothing else.
My wife has spoken to David Lammy before now re increasingly heavy and longer trains. Network Rail and Rail Freight Operating companies blamed each other and David Lammy siad there was nothing he could (or was prepared to) do ....However, I am sure that the more he is hassled (and the more votes that are involved) the more amenable he will become!
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Permalink Reply by StephenBln on
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My wife has spoken to David Lammy before now re increasingly heavy and longer trains. Network Rail and Rail Freight Operating companies blamed each other and David Lammy siad there was nothing he could (or was prepared to) do ....However, I am sure that the more he is hassled (and the more votes that are involved) the more amenable he will become!
What! - Do you want more traffic on the road and less by rail... !?!
I'm not sure you'll get much support for that
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Railways are surely the 'way ahead' for long-distance freight traffic.. Restricting the length of trains is surely not the answer..
I lived for many years near to the GOBLIN line and I'm aware of how much the houses used to vibrate before - during and after a train passed. I'd forgotten about it to be honest..!!
BUT, The answer must be good shock absorption tracks - probably not on the current track - plus controlling the amount of noise for the locals... not negatively trying to stop increasing traffic, which is not good for the neighbourhood, country etc., etc.,
There are of course, different ways of doing this and some cities/railways/governments have already taken measures:
Photo 1:
Sound absorption covering over the tracks which also have shock absorbers..
Different styles of sound absorption on the Suburban 'third rail' tracks (left) as on the Main Line 'overhead' tracks (right). Fitted 1994.
Photo 2:
Fencing in the tracks with soundproofing fences.. The disadvantages of this can be seen. Graffiti 'artists' love it - plus it's not much fun for train passengers either-- km after km looking at a fence. Fitted 2002
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Lastly, it is possible to suspend the track on shock absorbers - as can be seen here - allowing the trains to 'float' over the structure..! Fitted 2006
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Permalink Reply by John McMullan on
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I'm with Stephen on this. It's Nimbyism. I used to live on the back of that line and loved it. I watched the Ford Focuses through the trees in the middle of the night and was thankful that they were on a train and not on a road going past my flat. Also the rumours of the line being used to transport nuclear waste were fun.
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It might be, however no worse than all the traffic nimbyism on this site (such as larger and heavier skip lorries)! (or indeed much of the other comments about the local environment). However I'm generally in favour of train transport so if the works work (so to speak) then I'm happy to go through the pain.
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Ouch!
Skip trucks over 7.5t are not allowed to use my road as a rat run at anytime of day, let alone 10 minutes before my alarm goes off. I had to work hard and all by myself to get them to stop. Involving my MP would have been a no-no, he has enough to do.
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I also don't think you can compare the two - seems a bit tit for tat to me..
The lorries were using the street illegally - The railways can use their tracks as they want (within reason) and don't endanger residents in the same way..
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I get the odd one but nothing like what I used to get and certainly nothing from O'Donovans.
Get the rego numbers and time of "visit".
You have "the two Davids" in your road, surely they're bothered too?
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