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    Specific laws regarding commissioning of new trains.

    I recently stated to someone who was complaining about the length of time a new train is being tested for, that the testing is mandated by law. I was then asked to back this up with links to the relevant laws, and specifically prove that the specific mileage of the fault free running is required...
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    Almaty metro rolling stock

    I’m currently travelling and have found myself in Almaty, Kazakhstan. They have a fairly recently opened metro system (about a decade ago) which had 11 stops. The stations are fairly ornate but I cant work out how the trains are powered. There are no diesel fumes or engine noises, there only...
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    Reference books on British trains

    I’m just wondering if there is any reference book out there which has all (or most) of the trains that were built/designed/ran in Britain, be it steam, diesel or electric? I’m really thinking about something in historical order with pictures of each unit along side general information and...

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