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I’ve used the NR contact form here to report a loose level crossing panel. They replied within 24 hours. https://www.networkrail.co.uk/contact-us/

It would have to be a mix of 5x20m and 4x20m unless they’re planning on some substantial rebuilding at Brixton.

For completeness it’s worth adding that SNCF also used some NoL sets (partly reliveried) on domestic LGV Nord services. I once had one on a Lille-Paris shuttle - of course they retained the orange and grey interiors after the Three Capitals fleet had its first refurb.

I’m now trying to work out if there’s a direct move from the low level platforms at Frethun towards the Tunnel portal or if you’d have to shunt on the LGV.

Eurostar definitely taking the classic route today (not sure if that means via Amiens or via Lille): 1721994992 All Eurostars already use the classic lines between Gonesse (end of LGV Nord) and the platforms at Gare du Nord. The same is true for Brussels (and obviously Eurostars which continue...

Same with ÖBB’s Railjets (in all other respects one of the most comfortable and well appointed of any European train).

I'm in South Lincs and the road outside my house is completely underwater. I hate to think what it's like further east onto the Fens.

Although I’d support this, I would suggest this is the least realistic of any of the suggestions on here :D

There’s quite a bit of Swedish and Wagons-Lits stock at the NVR.

Portsmouth - St Malo is another one for those who enjoy dramatic port departures and arrivals. Travelling with Brittany Ferries is always enjoyable too.

I enjoyed Lausanne - Evian back in the late 90s when the onward trains from Evian were a completely random assortment of ancient dark green UIC and USI stock.

Unfortunately they are still worked by 700s even when they terminate at KX.

It’s a slightly odd suggestion but what about Lower Sydenham? It’s surrounded by a surprisingly industrial area for an outer London suburb and a fair hike from anything residential.

I guess I was lucky to escape all of this… was on the 1600 from Edinburgh and arrived bang on time in Peterborough after an exemplary run!

I was just excited to actually get a seat in the Lowland club car!