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The service is mostly 2tph throughout the day at the moment. As far as I can tell the missing trains are from London at 08:30, 10:30, 12:30, 21:30 and from Birmingham at 11:15, 13:15, 15:15, 18:45, 19:45, 20:45. Whether all the gaps in the evenings will be filled who knows.

Solar panels could slightly extend range but the issue is that the sun isn't powerful enough. The average power of sunlight on earths surface is about 1000 watts per square metre. So a completely covered car with say 4x2 metres of 100%* efficient solar panels would only generate 8kW which is...

I came across this video showing piling work at Tweedbank station. Including a close up of how they are vibrated into place.

Is this whole article about the application for 1 mast? I'm very happy that the necessary environmental factors are being considered but it makes you realise how complex these projects are. Hopefully the rest of the route is a bit more straightforward!

The loop now extends around the curve and joins up on the straight, so this won't be the reason.

Summary of latest line speed improvements: Micklefield junction Increase from 80 to 90mph on route to and from Church Fenton. Church Fenton Northbound, increase from 80 to 90mph around curve south of the station. Southbound, 125mph extended from River Wharfe viaduct to Church Fenton North...

At a guess, temporary supports to stop the arm from swinging around before the wires are attached.

Out of interest, are there any national or international standards for the colours to denote areas for wheelchair accessibility, cycle spaces etc? Maybe something for GBR to consider because at the moment each TOC has their own system.

I should have said that there aren't necessarily issues, of course I have no insider information.

I don't think there are any issues, it's just finally ended up on a diagram that ends at Central Rivers depot, where it was supposed to end up after the first day in service. Disruption meant it was displaced and ended up going all over the country for a few days. All things considered I think...

Another great cabride update from Ben Elias on YouTube.

Indeed, the Southport line is and was the only line to retain a 15 minute frequency until the end of service. It is certainly frustrating for Hunts Cross line passengers that this has been taken away, but it is the same experience as most of the Merseyrail network.

When every train stops at every station* the diagram is probably all you need. *Except Capenhurst of course

Realtime Trains suggests it was 011 and 012. Doing a couple of rounds trips from Kirkdale depot as 5T43/44/45/46. Driver training perhaps.

Sorry I realise this is odd topic for May 2026, but the current peak timetable still has 16tph, one less than 1982. 1700 Kingston Loop 1703 Windsor 1707 Hounslow via Brentford 1713 Aldershot 1715 Hounslow via Richmond 1720 Reading 1722 Weybridge via Brentford 1730 Kingston Loop 1733 Windsor...

Just to pick up on this point. 12 trains per hour is one every 5 minutes on average. The current Train Planning Rules show a 3 or 3.5 minute headway depending on direction between Pontypridd and Radyr, so the signalling system can definitely handle it. In the current timetable there are trains...

Looks like these currently run empty, so an easy win to run them in passenger service, which is good to see.

Many thanks for all the replies!

I noticed today a round trip from North Pole depot to Euston and return, via Paddington, Oxford, Winslow and Milton Keynes. 5Q76 and 5Q77 operated by a pair of GWR class 800's. Does anyone know the purpose of this run? Route learning for an upcoming diversion perhaps...

I found this cabride video along the line from early January. The electrification looks pretty much complete. Starts from the 45:30 mark.