Recent content by matrix24

A very happy belated birthday. An incredible forum which has over time expanded into many other areas and not exclusively to rail. Looking forward to next 20 years. Any predictions?? HS3, expansion of rail lines, start discussion of 2nd channel tunnel!!

Appears you thought wrong!!

What's on the other platform around same location, it is possible they have been installed on wrong platform?

Very intresting and completely unexpected. Beeston is just 8 miles from my home, so tempted but my work today simply will not allow. Sigh. Hope someone is luckily enough to capture these initial test runs.

More likely a light rail link to the main line.

Why not Nightjet or Midnight train brands take a look at this, possibly a Eurostar link include. But it's the cost, unlikely to be viable unless substantial subsidiary is on offer once again. Intresting thought though.

Is it a geat icon - Yes. Is it a over-rated locomotive - Yes. Demand and stardom is evident in every part of life. This is no different. Some will pay, many will pass, but that is the price of commercialism.

Timetable World. Warning, this is additive. https://timetableworld.com/timetables.php

Yes, just was reading the article. Just shows how much uncertainty as we head into the Summer. Be wise or gamble, difference in seeing your company fail or survive.

Always a first in anything and a private funded extension on a new track bed for heritage or mainline railway will happen one day.

My son works for Stena, had extensive training. First off vessel, then on. This included firefighting, lifeboats, first aid etc. Also stays to one vessel due to changes in different classes. All are recruited in the counties they serve.

Personally i would prefer Whitby Harbour.

From full denial to this level of disclosure within 18 months is amazing and whatever the outcome, i will be following with openness and intrigue. Also puzzling how many 'leaks' of late and military confirming them sometimes within hours!!

If not already.

The current pound makes exporting much cheaper currently. If it does stay at this level I can see why companies would look at manufacturing in the UK for export. But orders for UK stock must be near peak levels and will decline as such.