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SSnow1964 replied to the thread ScotRail Suburban Fleet (EMU and BEMU) Market Engagement.Cardiff - Bridgend - Cardiff is about 47 miles Not sure what battery capacity is planned for Scotland (and presumably a manufacturer...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread UK switching to electric vehicles discussion.I think your sums are misleading for average older car driver At say £1.56 per litre gets about 15 litres (or 3.4 gallons) I agree a...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Lewes derailment - Thursday 13th August.Just been announced that line will not reopen until after 26th August. 13 days at least, with no definite reopening date...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Derailment at Wickford - Friday 14th August 2026.Update from Mark Francois (MP for Rayleigh and Wickford)...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Are there any other options for DMUs for TfW and other operators other than CAF?.I don't think Siemens make diesel multiple units anymore There is a UK size version of Desiro, called verve, still on their website...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread To reserve or not to reserve? (seats).On our line (where some journeys are 3+ hours), can't reserve seats, and advances just say use any seat. The trains still have seat...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread UK switching to electric vehicles discussion.Ireland battery electric vehicles registered in July were almost double July 2025 (July is big sales month as Ireland has plate changes...
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SSnow1964 posted the thread Trainline to be investigated for not including fees in prices in UK Railway Discussion.Government and Competition and Markets Authority are opening investigation into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED driving school for...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Class 175s to GWR.More knock on effects of 175 availability. Basically no spare train at Exeter to take over faulty one until end of today...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Lewes derailment - Thursday 13th August.Network Rail have issued a video. So far they have been building a large vehicle compound / car park (couldn't they use a minibus...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Lewes derailment: how will the train be recovered?.Network Rail have issued a video. So far they have been building a large vehicle compound / car park (couldn't they use a minibus...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Are there any other options for DMUs for TfW and other operators other than CAF?.Wales could also electrify. I am sure it was said 3 or 4 shortish sections (something like 7-10 miles each), very similar to what is...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Should GBR have a freight business? Is the sale of DB Cargo UK an opportunity to acquire one?.It appears that DB Cargo UK is up for sale. Unless it is blocked by a Government decision (policy, strategic, key business etc), then...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread Unbuilt Connection to London Waterloo?.Yes that was when the Festival of Britain site was cleared to build the Shell Centre (the offices of the oil company of same name) The...
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SSnow1964 replied to the thread UK switching to electric vehicles discussion.Looks like Hertfordshire is latest local authority to partner with charging companies to add charging for those without home charging...