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Recent content by 66701GBRF

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    Approach release at BL1533

    I don't know what the case is here but sometimes when a part of the signalling system can't be relied upon certain restrictions maybe implemented to either not show a certain signal aspect or reduce the chance of a train passing a signal should it revert to red in front of them.
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    Derailment near Llangennech, Carmarthenshire (2020), legal action.

    The RAIB report actually states "Each wagon was carrying up to 75.5 tonnes of diesel fuel or gas oil". Error on BBC's part.
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    DB Cargo UK being sold

    Wasn't there an increase in biomass?
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    DB Cargo UK being sold

    Yes. Makes you wonder if it was a low ball bid knowing they will be selling up.
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    Rail Freight Flows and News UK

    Not sure if it's been mentioned already but all GBRf Drax workings transfer to DB next March.
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    Rulebook procedures following failure of onboard AWS/TPWS

    A right side failure is where there is a fault but it has failed at a safe level or hasn't compromised safety. Think of a track circuit showing occupied when clear and the protecting signal is automatically held at danger, that is a right side failure. A wrong side failure decreases the level of...
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    Report of Partial Bridge Collapse WCML 11/6

    Network Rail have a legal obligation to install and maintain fencing on all sections of operational lines, regardless or remoteness or traffic levels.
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    Spending tax money - good and bad value?

    I'm talking about stuff like this. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1d4rkrg5qno Roads and the respective signage are there for a purpose, not to be someones blank canvas. And a waste of money is a waste of money, regardless if it is £500 or £10000+.
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    Spending tax money - good and bad value?

    Adding pretty colours, shapes or symbols to roads I would say is a waste of tax payers money.
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    People obtaining railway keys and breaking into cabs

    If they can't stop people carrying knives then I don't see how they can stop people carrying certain keys.
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    The future of cash

    Administration costs aside, how often is a railway staff member assaulted due to cash and how often to thefts occur?
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    Signal areas controlled by NX panels

    Ipswich and Norwich panels are still NX.
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    Benefits and downsides of tourist taxation and its implementation

    On that subject. The USA has recently brought in a non-resident surcharge (tax) for anyone visiting 11 of the main national parks who isn't a US resident. $100 per person over 16 each and every time you visit. Complete lunacy.
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    2026 Pay Award

    From the freight side, 3.8% has just been agreed with GBRf for 2026.
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    Network Rail Signaller Assesment Centre

    Deliver a presentation for a signalling role? What has recruitment become these days.

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