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as mentioned above, update to:
platform information displays,
on train information displays
commissioning of platform screen doors at Govan, Partick and Ibrox
from today Monday 31 August
The change between manual and CBTC/ATO operation has to be made when stationary.
The boundary is currently close to Preston Road station on the fast line.
Official announcement on the pay-before-boarding from 13 September 2026:
https://www.westmidlandsmetro.com/metro-urges-customers-to-start-buying-before-they-board/
Chiltern had their own issues out of Marylebone:
https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/marylebone-fire-28th-aug-26.306519/
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Services still suspended this morning:
MET Harrow-on-the-Hill-Aldgate
Jubilee Wembley Park-Willesden Green
Chiltern Amersham-Marylebone
As mentioned above, faster acceleration away from stations,
maximum now:
46mph Ravenscourt Park-Stamford Brook westbound
40mph Hammersmith-Barons Court eastbound
46mph Fulham Bdwy-Parsons Green westbound, 45mph eastbound
(sadly only 8mph along Parsons Green platform)
36mph Parsons...
Nothing at all, communications failed between Power Control and the bulk supply point at Whitechapel before services started. Took until 08.40 for all Lines to resume.
There was a Staff error which required traction current to be removed in the Cromwell curve-Victoria section from around 11.15...
Not the unit number but the Working Timetable train number, Central currently has a range from 1-172 (not consecutive numbers); just stating:
“Train 063 to Control” or
“Central Train 063 to Control” or
“Train 063 to Signal Operator”
Driver can select who they need to speak to via the radio, or...
Already explained up thread, there is no key or lock to the end cab doors, a turn of the handle will open the door and allow passengers to evacuate without the need for a key.
We are aware of an issue with emails from the Forum to Microsoft-based email accounts (hotmail/outlook/live.com email addresses). This is being looked into currently, thanks for your patience meanwhile.