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    Trains going for scrap 2022.

    Starting with the 365s, what trains (ie traction classes) will be next for the scrap yard in 2022? Will Booths Rotherham or Kingsbury’s in Warwickshire get some contracts as well? Could anything else go, unexpected classes etc? Finally could some moves go by road instead of by rail?
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    Had British rail not been privatised. Would driver only operated extended trains elsewhere on the network.

    1.Just looking at further information from the past on this subject had British rail not been privatised. 2.And also during the period 1992 to 1994 when it ran out off money due to privatisation pending 1994. Would had it not been due to the top two causes above mentioned would driver only...
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    Live rail record partly down. Since 11th November 2021.

    Please note since Thursday 11th November 2021. The www.liverail.co.uk website has been partly down ie not showing updates from network rail since around 1950. However the www.realtimes.co.uk website is updated showing all relevant information. Does anyone know why?. Also iff using live rail...
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    567N 1836 long marston to crewe. Tuesday 02nd November 2021.

    Interesting move this evening Tuesday 02 November 2021. However pity all off it is in total darkness but move is on live rail record as 567N 1836 long marston to crewe. Locomotive already in place arrived Monday the 01 st November 2021. From Wembley h.s as shown on live rail record believed to...
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    Class 317 diagrams

    1.Does anyone have the latest diagrams for abeillo Anglia class 317 please. 2. Also according to a few posts on the 317 appreciation Facebook website. Is it true that the 317 are ending this coming december 2021 timetable change. Any information is much appreciated.
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    Deutsche bahn class 60s

    From a very reliable source off mine Deutsche bahn have put into store x5 class 60s with only 17 remaining why is this.? Will any return?. However what is currently available is as follows 60001. 60007 60010 60011 60015 60017 60019 60020 60024 60039 60040 60044 60054 60062 60066 60074 and...
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    0z23 1600 kidderminster S.V.R to derby rtc network rail. COLAS POWER CARS

    Today Thursday the 09th Sept 2021. Saw at Langley green 43272 and 43274. Ie ex lner livery and the purple livery. Now colas power cars being moved back to derby rtc from kidderminster svr. On the 0z23 1600 kidderminster S.V.R to derby rtc colas Depot move. Will in future will the power cars...
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    COLAS HST power car movement kidderminster S.V.R to derby rtc network rail. Colas rail

    Apparently today as shown on live rail record a HST power car movement took place under their own movement off 43274 and 43272 from kidderminster Severn valley railway returning to colas derby rtc network rail Depot. However can anyone confirm what the latest status on these. Will these do some...
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    Transport for Wales replacement stock to stand in for poor 769 reliability and failures

    Would like to start to a separate thread for suggestions to assist transport for wales to avoid issues on the 769s. 1. Bring in the ex 153 from northern rail. 2. Also use the ex 153 from west Midlands railways especially as the ex west Midlands railways do have a slightly bigger bay for...
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    Wednesday 28th July 2021 reading traingle sidings derailment.

    Good morning at reading on my way up to acton London and via overground/underground etc to catch the 442 scrap move. However Newbury services are currently being cancelled ie the local service ones and quite disruption. Apparently the 0126 reading triangle sidings to reading triangle sidings ie...
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    Rail operations group mk3 coaches and mk2 coaches

    Does anyone have any information on the rail operations mk3 coaches and numbers please in use or in store at bicester mod Gbrf and at castle donnington. Currently I get approximately 7 at bicester ex tfw ones ie transport for wales. Also as well at castle donnington 5 ex tfw ones. And around 6...
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    Thursday 24th june 2021 Birmingham new st to Worcester shrub hill with additional stops 1v98 2257 Birmingham new Street to Worcester shrub Hill

    Been informed by a very reliable source that today Thursday the 24th june 2021. 1v98 2257 from Birmingham new Street to Worcester shrub Hill. Will be calling at Langley green. rowley regis. Old hill. Cradley Heath lye stourbridge Junction. Hagley Blakedown kidderminster Hartlebury droitwich...
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    May 2021 tfl mtr class 315 diagrams

    Does anyone have or knowledge off the may 2021 class 315 mtr diagrams please. Any information is much appreciated than you. 1620609804
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    Remaining class 315 diagrams

    Does anyone the remaining class 315 diagrams please and and when do they finally end?
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    Class 319 st Albans Abbey branch line .

    Last week 319005 was operating the st Albans Abbey to Watford Junction shuttles. However was told that 319s on the st Albans Abbey branch will still remain until further work is done for the 350 upgrade till may. Does anyone know any further information on this. Which would be much appreciated.
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    Come late summer 2021. Could the government/dft be embarrassed and admit we have no trains ?

    What is interesting is if more passengers come back than expected. Governments/dfts crystal ball has predicted it wrong. Even the commuters that are bored and Fed up, return to office early than expected. Even if it is to get away from home bordem to enjoy that juicy piece off office gossip...
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    West Midlands staff escorting enthusiasts away from water Orton and coleshill Parkway stations

    This morning without a mask but in west Midlands uniform and with a tablet and a enforcement pad a west Midlands trains officer was on water Orton station escorting enthusiasts off the station and the car park. Including the road Bridge from viewing the gbrf gascoigne wood to Newport Simms. Move...
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    Northerns remaining Pacers at heaton T&R.S.M.D Depot. Still on lease

    Northern still have around 6 Pacers still on lease at heaton T&R.S.M.D Depot. Wouldn't it be good if they still could be used for service strengthening this summer to get some value out off them, ie so money spent on leasing them dosent go to waste. Especially as we come out off lockdown in...
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    Northern class 319 diagrams December 2020 timetable change

    Does anyone have or know what the latest diagrams are please for the northern class 319 units. Especially as these will be replaced very soon themselves. Much appreciated.
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    East Midlands railways class 153s diagrams December 2020

    Does anyone have the forthcoming December 2020 class 153 east Midlands railway diagrams please.

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