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I didn't know that a train fails PPM if it skips stops, thank you!

It won't have an effect on PPM (Public Performance Measure) which is only measured at the destination. But it will count towards cancellations and I believe it should impact the 'on time' score as well (if a train skips a stop it can't arrive on time surely?). Link to ORR methodology...

Please move to an existing thread if there is one. I found this tweet about 168 329 which is starting testing as a hybrid. I don't know too much about the project. https://twitter.com/Rail_Photter/status/1386596892537147393

This thread is called East-West Rail (EWR): Progress updates [not speculation] I think we are drifting off topic.

I came across this video from the Chiltern Society showing construction progress in the Chilterns. The images can also be seen on the Chiltern Society website.

It's a shame they zoom in on the aggregate site at 06:54 which has nothing to do with HS2! Otherwise a really interesting video thanks for sharing.

For those on twitter https://twitter.com/ProgressEast provides regular photo updates on progress (without speculation(!))

This website may be of use. It is a map of gradients for the whole country. Click 'show arrows' to see the direction of the gradient. Click 'show edge dots' to see where the gradients start and end. https://railmap.azurewebsites.net/Public/Gradients

https://twitter.com/tfwrail/status/1348652264244862976 TfW have released photos of an almost complete Bow Street station.

https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Solent-Connectivity-Continuous-Modular-Strategic-Planning.pdf Bottom of page 46:

Lorry routes, mud on roads and other factors important to communtiy experience ARE part of the contracts from HS2, this was mentioned to the select committee.

In an attempt to take a balanced view. I listened to most of the 2nd session of the select committee. The government is determined that HS2 will continue, and that it would be very expensive and damanging to stop now with thousands of people employed directly and in the supply chain. However the...

Merseyrail 507 508 or maybe 508 507 I can't decide!

Travelling from Hedge End to Eastleigh the signals are: 3-aspect distant (YGY) -> 3-aspect (GYR) -> 2-aspect (YR) with theatre route indicator for platform number. This must be because there is insufficient braking distance between the final two signals so there must be prior warning...

I believe the two sidings are between the running lines. The train crosses over to the wrong line in the Westbourne park portal before terminating on the eastbound running line. You can see on here: http://cartometro.com/cartes/metro-london/

Sorry if this is the wrong thread, I couldn't find a definitive crossrail construction thread. Crossrail have released an excellent cabride video - non-stop from Abbey Wood to Westbourne Park.

Fareham platform 2 was terminated when the A27 was dualled (in the 70s I think) . The bridge over the road needed replacing and they took the opportunity to use the platform with a reduced curvature on approach. I they want to use the full length of platform 2 I think they would need replace the...

Now that it is almost November, there is at least 6 months until temperatures will reach 30C. Is there a chance of getting drivers training whilst an Air-Con solution is sorted out simultaneously in time for next summer?

Sorry if this known about. In the article there is a small thumbnail size image of the test train at night at a recently wired MML station, but you cannot make out much. https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/testing-begins-on-midland-main-line-electrification

Richard Clinnick https://twitter.com/Richard_rail/status/1318134134187884547