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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Proposed new Channel Tunnel services discussion.That has been said before, but unless anyone knows differently I assume it is based on a train calling there for 2-3 minutes. If a...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Lewes derailment - Thursday 13th August.It is illogical that they cannot be tied with straps to stop them sliding, and thus making them safe for limited entry, because if can't...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Proposed new Channel Tunnel services discussion.I have been doing a bit of internet sleuthing, but having to use google translate from French, so some accuracy might have been lost...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Varying quality of WiFi across Scotrail’s train fleets.Most recent figures appear to be only 72.8% of UK has at least one 5g operator, and it is a fraction of that area for good outdoor...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Varying quality of WiFi across Scotrail’s train fleets.There is a Government announcement that £13m is being spent to improve Highland trains connectivity (and various other projects)...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Lewes derailment - Thursday 13th August.Interesting story, someone who was on the train is apparently still waiting for his pocessions including a passport and keys to be...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Class 701 'Aventra' trains for South Western Railway: progress updates.You do have a good point, the original table of in service dates in the SWR franchise published (but now removed from the web) had all...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread First West of England (Bristol, Bath & The West).Is that temporary whilst the Optare / Switch metrodeckers are modified following couple of fires ? York had some on park and ride...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Class 175s to GWR.No because Usual is defined as normally or most of the time It is actually unusual when most are not needing repairs
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread First West of England (Bristol, Bath & The West).Yes, that was announced back in September 2025 12 new ADL E200EVs 10.9m long 5 new ADL E100EVs (the short narrower bus) The list above...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Class 175s to GWR.The split of Cardiff - Plymouth - Penzance at Exeter was supposed to be temporary to expedite training and introduction. But now...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread First West of England (Bristol, Bath & The West).The full list of routes is on a First Group news story (and slightly different to above list) and will involve a total of 160 electric...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Stagecoach Group (Group-wide matters).Yes the long lead time of regional franchising means have opportunity to move fleets around the country. No sane organisation gives...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Proposed new Channel Tunnel services discussion.If it did pre Brexit, doesn't anymore as UK has moved away from same rules, even if it pointlessly adds complications to cross border moves.
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Getting passengers to spread out along the platform.Doncaster is a classic example of why railway discourages spreading along platform 1) bit used is further from entrance 2) no canopies...