Recent content by Dave P

From what I can find on the web, the type of reactor proposed for Trawsfynydd will use less fuel and produce less nuclear waste than the old reactors, so it may well need less rail traffic than previously, which would allow plenty of capacity for a heritage/tourist service. I do think the...

I agree, it should be called Worcester Parkway. Presumably it has been changed for political reasons as the station has been funded by Worcestershire County Council and they didn’t want people thinking it was the work of Worcester City Council. However I wouldn’t be surprised if most people call...

The other coach at Grantown East is 70531, which apparently operated in 4-cep units 7182 & 1610 before running in 4-cig unit 1396. I went in there whilst on the way back from the Keith & Dufftown Railway on my Scottish holiday last year. Very nice place that specialises in pizzas. Obviously the...

I understand there have been complaints about the rails being a hazard to cyclists and bikers. I am not sure how valid that is as most cyclists seem able to cope with tramlines in places like Manchester and Croydon

Apparently the long disused Weymouth Quay branch is to be lifted starting with a trial section near the former station platform. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-51677959 IMHO, although this is hardly a surprise, and the ferry traffic is long gone, it still seems a shame as it...

I would urge you, or anybody else considering a train trip in the USA, to look at the facts before making a hasty decision to deny themselves an amazing holiday. Despite this latest incident, statistically trains are still the safest way to travel, even in the US. Much safer than driving. Having...

It could happen ... if enough people support it. It's a sensible thing to do and it's a relatively small project compared to some. I do think it is now or never though, as the opportunity to tie in with the port re-development won't be there forever. 2018 could be a critical year, I think.

Interesting point about the LC. That's one reason why the idea needs looking at again now. On the plus side, if there is now a more realistic possibility of having a station on or near the original site than there was when the Halcrow report was written, wouldn't that provide a boost for...

I'm sorry, but the idea of re-opening the railway is to provide a quicker link to the rail network than the existing tramway or a new tram line with some street running and lots of stops. Trains could provide a journey time of about 15-20 minutes from Fleetwood to Poulton, whereas a tram journey...

If you mean there would be insufficient demand for a tram line from Fleetwood to Poulton, I would agree, as it would be rather slow due to frequent stops. However there would be plenty of demand for a relatively fast rail link to the national rail network, as has been found in previous studies...

My understanding is that the point of the new station was to provide a park and ride facility with hundreds of parking spaces. There just isn't the room for that at the town station. However, I don't see why the service shouldn't continue to the old station to turn round, which is what the...

I noticed the printing error in the new TSO version of the GB Rail Timetable, and I sent a polite e-mail to their customer service address outlining the facts. I have just got a reply back saying they are aware of the issue and are getting the timetable re-printed and expect corrected copies in...