Recent content by DimTim

I noticed this in platform announcements on Wednesday, at Leeds, Carlisle & Doncaster. After announcing the xx.xx to yyyy is running 10 minutes late, this is due to zzz. I heard late running preceding train or unable to join (2 x 5car Azumas on Skipton train)

Sheffield station is not ideally placed to suit shoppers or people looking for social meeting purposes (Other than The Tap!). I would think Shirebrook, Cresswell & Whitwell punters are likely more attracted to Meadowhall!

Are we likely to see the introduction of class 810 before EMR is absorbed by GBR? You wonder if EMR senior management can‘t wait for the day to come soon enough!

Why is the power changeover remaining as the test trains were electric from Wigan NW?

What is the total order. How many units have been completed by Aycliffe, how many delivered, how many accepted by EMR?

Are we aware if the Azusa used the overhead south of Wigston at all? Either way?

There are paths both Monday & Tuesday nights for light engine runs to Carlisle & return 0Q06. 0Q42

But these are not built as yet - there aren’t spare cab carriages that need storing.

The original concept was that there would be 2 HS2 ‘sets‘ coupled together potentially splitting to serve 2 destinations. As no platforms have been constructed as yet on HS2 & most trains will now run on existing lines has any consideration been given to train lengths? I see press comment...

There is also the need to be suitable for diversionary routes when electrified routes are ‘blocked’ eg Settle/Carlisle, Gainsborough/Lincoln/Spalding

Could Cross Country have run ’Old Road’ Masborough to Chesterfield? Do drivers sign this? Sheffield passengers could have detained Chesterfield & returned north.

Out of interest does the driver having worked from Nottingham then work the 0748 departure to Norwich after say 30 minutes break?

For 2 return services per day & being faster than East Midlands Railway I.e. 2 hours then it’s only likely one unit will be required. One return journey AM, and another PM. Diesel to Retford & electric to Kings Cross, changeover in platform at Retford.

BBC tracked a container some years ago https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC_Box#:~:text=The%20Box%20or%20BBC%20Box,a%20special%20one%2Doff%20livery.

With the expansion of the ULEZ zone today, if this applied to the railway & diesel engines were banned within the ULEZ zone which services would be affected? I’m aware Marylebone is not electrified & there would be a big issue for freight but which other services would be affected & what...