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Edited after I read the question (d'oh!) The (publically available) Sectional Appendix states that staff, if present, must dispatch at Newport (platforms 2 and 3. Self dispatch from 1 and 4 unless Mark 4) Cardiff Central Bridgend Port Talbot Parkway (self dispatch 2200-0600) Neath (" ")...

Ooft Pewsey?

Might be worth reporting to the Network Rail helpline

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It would be lovely if someone would like to take it on but I think the issues really are twofold One - some operators have “depots” in the conventional sense but some have a hub system (can book on at all points within such and such a distance of such and such a point), and some are “mobile”...

It does not say that, naturally Correct. Much as some ops standards departments may like to think otherwise, TOC policy is not statute

The main reason they were developed is for visibility on crowded platforms but what you say is also correct.

That’s more or less the size of it aye. There’s nothing in the Rule Book about batons (it just says clear hand signal), it’s entirely down to the TOC’s instructions as to their particular locations. Batons are used for camera stock at ScotRail because they’re easier to see on cameras, but this...

It was indeed pretty much always Lille Europe for a crew change

That is horrifying. Fair play for you for helping out but it shouldn’t be down to the kind heartedness of a passer by

Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig would be a fairer comparison. One is fairly robust and unglamorous but represents a lot of people and gets the job done most of the time. It also makes most of the money it needs to sustain itself The other is loud and grabs attention and publicity but represents...

An unfortunate negative (although there are a few plans)

I am very much team West Coast on this. It connects five major cities and has the most passengers, the most traffic, the most social relevance, a the most history. The East Coast has had very good PR over its history (which the West Coast has largely eschewed in favour of getting on with the job...

1 - not as such, no. There are a few specific vehicle driver roles in some areas but that’s more on the HGV side 2 - Yes. No railway background necessary for quite a lot of roles, especially outwith maintenance 3 - For roles requiring zero experience, training is delivered in house 4 - not...

Not just yet but give it time. Oldest ETCS stock on the ECML so far is the RailAdventure HSTs