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    Battery powered trains

    Just seen a Tom Scott YouTube on Solar powered train, in Australia. 1949 train 1 diesel taken off one left on for back up. The train has solar panels and a battery. The station has solar panels and battery storage. So much electric is produced some is sent onto grid. My thought is with all land...
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    Driver's Base

    Are the trains stabled in Swindon overnight crewed by drivers signing on in Swindon or from somewhere else.
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    Overnight sleeper service through channel tunnel.

    I know there was plans for regional Eurostar services before the tunnel open and this was scrapped. But I always thought sleeper services from St Pancras to selected destinations would do well, with even a carriage for post/parcels. I know with border control problem this won't be easy. But what...
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    Signal Point Swindon

    New plans for Signal Point have released. www.totalswindon.com/business/exciting-refurbishment-plans-for-building-above-swindon-station/
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    My idea for Crossrail extra platforms through central London.

    Been thinking ( I do sometimes ), crossrail central station should of been built with more platforms 2 eastbound and 2 westbound. Between stations is fine with 1 track either way. With more platforms loading and in unloading from both side less dwell time and a late train could overtake and get...
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    HST last GWML service

    Does anyone know the date when last HST will be running passenger service on GWML
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    Swindon to Gloucester line: More services?

    When the Swindon to Gloucester line was redoubled, more services were promised. But is still only one train a hour, seems a waste money. Has anyone know if there is to be any new services, or come up with anything to offer. Thanks

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