It was concluded that a single bridge demolition plus platform alterations at Wansford would allow operation to Continental loading gauge.

Some platforms will therefore be taken out of use for periods of time meaning some platform alterations for arriving and departing services.

Platform alterations were needed between Wembley Park and Finchley Road and a flying junction built at Wembley Park junction.

These are also used for stabling multiple units or locomotives, and trains that are forced to terminate prematurely so as to cause minimal disruption and no platform alterations for other trains.

The 40-year-old victim, from Southall, was waiting for the Reading-bound train service at Ealing Broadway on March 11 when passengers were informed of a platform alteration.