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It's not a new idea;) < HST Use of emergency coupling

A loco could be attached to the front of the HST and haul it along the route

Is there no loco hauled coaches (and suitable loco) that could be hired in at short notice?

According to OTT it's just platform 1 that's now shut. The cables that were damaged, would they have been replaced at all back during the blockade?

Platforms 1-4 still showing on OTT has being shut

Platform 4 now currently showing on OTT as being shut

3 trains in front of 2G50, line a stern. 2J46 in the platform at Clapham atm showing on RTT as being 60L. Don't know if 2J46 is being terminated at Clapham

SWR's site is mentions this (don't know when it was added): No mention of when but my guess is once the afternoon/evening peak is over

From National Rail Enquiries: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/178563.aspx

Could they have got away with not having any yellow at the front at all?

Will train crews for LNWR sign any bits of WMR routes (for diversions) and vice-versa?

In this photo (https://www.railforums.co.uk/attachments/wp_20171211_11_17_16_pro-jpg.40359/) is there a cover missing just under where it says "West Midlands" or is it meant to be like that?

CNN might be a possibility, don't know if they covered the attacks. Another possibility might be whoever does the news on ITV

Could a viable DMU be made out of either Siemen's Desiro City platform or Bombardier's Aventra platform or would one or either of them be too small to accommodate an engine of a decent rating and house all the required emissions equipment?

Which TOC was operating the train?