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bahnause replied to the thread Could train toilet tanks be made to overspill onto the track when full?.It’s foolish to use a train or any other space-constrained object as a suitable container for trash disposal. Everyone is responsible... -
bahnause replied to the thread Could train toilet tanks be made to overspill onto the track when full?.Somewhere above 98% if you keep repairing them quickly. Every single item that is not human waste or toilet paper is considered a...
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bahnause replied to the thread Could train toilet tanks be made to overspill onto the track when full?.All systems are very reliable as long as you don't throw trash into them (diapers, sanitary pads, teddy bears, gym bags, clothes, cell...
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bahnause replied to the thread Trains all at a stand in the Manchester area... (Thursday afternoon 06AUG2026).It depends on the location... Older relay-based systems were a bit simpler; these were powered by the local mains supply in the event of...
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bahnause replied to the thread Should children be taught how to use public transport at school?.The ‘public transport’ lesson was a given for us. As our school trips always involved public transport, we took the opportunity to let...
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bahnause replied to the thread Trains all at a stand in the Manchester area... (Thursday afternoon 06AUG2026).The standard-gauge rail network in Switzerland is probably one of the most centralised. Nevertheless, it is also one of the most...
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bahnause replied to the thread Trains all at a stand in the Manchester area... (Thursday afternoon 06AUG2026).That hasn't been the case for years, except perhaps for local service disruptions. It simply doesn't have enough staff to handle...
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bahnause replied to the thread Air India crash at Ahmedabad on flight towards Gatwick - 12/06/2025.The 787 alone will have done millions of flights so far. Each flight corresponds to four operations. Other airplanes might use the same...
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bahnause replied to the thread Air India crash at Ahmedabad on flight towards Gatwick - 12/06/2025.The mathematical probability (P) of a single switch mechanically failing and jumping its gate is near-zero, the probability of both...
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bahnause replied to the thread Class 93 Tri-mode Loco.It would not cope at all with a meager maximum tracion effort of 205kN (105kN continuous), an axle load of only 17,5 tons and the DC...
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bahnause replied to the thread RhB signalling question.The standard for train protection systems for narrow-gauge railways in Switzerland is ZSI 127. This system is also used on the RhB.
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bahnause replied to the thread Platform Departure Screens with Wrong Carriage Formation.It's more because it is a automated system, that sends an alert to the rolling stock planning system, if a formation is not what it is...
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bahnause replied to the thread Zurich Transport.It doesn't border 110 unless you want to use the 742 bus. Here is the list with the stations in a Lokalnetz.
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bahnause replied to the thread First ETCS train operates on the East Coast Mainline.HEX is probably using Bombardier Ebicab 2000 hardware, 387101 Alstom Atlas 3.
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bahnause replied to the thread Merseyrail 777 introduction.The risk falls into the „acceptable“ category in the risk assessment. Depending on the rolling stock, the driver can release the doors...