Recent content by Pieman

When the first sizeable section of ETCS is operational will the speed limit on the ECML be raised above the current 125mph and if so by how much?

It's nearly four years since Sheffield started Tram-train operations, apart from Cardiff are there any others schemes progressing. Previously the comments were that schemes are on hold until the results of Sheffield- Rotherham are known but it's gone very quiet lately.

I went for a walk in the fields near the proposed station last week, there was a drilling rig doing trial holes for the station and new access road. So things are moving in parallel to the consultation.

An excellent tool which I will definitely use over the coming years. One very minor criticism is the colours for proposed and construction are very close could they be altered for easier recognition?

Sort of answer you would get from a frog eating hotpot muncher

Are there any lines that you could operate double decker trains on with minimal upgrades to the existing infrastructure?

Soham - I know it has not been built yet but latest plans show only one platform on the single track why not future-roof from the start and have two as well as extending the double the double track through the station.

I worked on the construction of York ROC and the plan was for it to control the following: whole of the East coast main line from KC to Berwick Yorkshire region NE region including the tyne valley line as far as Carlisle South Humberside It was expected that it would take several years to...

I don't think there are any firm proposals for Marsh Lane station it was just statements by local councillors that Leeds could do with a second station.

Would it not be advantageous to four track from Neville Hill to Leeds Station or as close as practical to improve the through put at the east of the station and in light of the proposed Marsh Lane station?