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A good chunk of the time, the PA on these classes of trains aren't working (especially 334) and I've noticed that the PA system on 318s and 320s tends to stop working if coupled with a 320/4 and even the display screens on the outside don't work either. Secondly, I've been on two 318s today on...

I'm fine with giving my phone number when I'm at a restaurant for track and trace purposes but I've noticed that a number of them have asked for my surname after I've given my forename. I feel it's a slight invasion of privacy especially since my surname is very uncommon and giving it out...

Was reading through the Down Street Wikipedia page and found this: The report recommending closure recorded that the station had an annual usage of 1,236,250 passengers and takings of £5,005. The other stations considered for closure were York Road (closed 1932), Brompton Road (closed 1934)...

Just been watching this documentary from the old Angel station in the late 80s. This was when the BBC did their '40 minutes' documentaries. It's been split into 4 parts on YouTube. I've linked Part 1: What an absolute dump the place was. I wasn't alive then so maybe I'm just spoiled by the...

I've been rewatching some of Geoff Marshall's Tube Challenge videos. Definitely a bucket list thing for me to do in future for charity (albeit without I wouldn't aim for the record). It got me thinking if it would actually be feasible to do a version in Scotland using the ScotRail services in...

Went for a journey around today (Kirkwood - Newton via Motherwell & Newton-GLC via Mount Florida). Got me thinking about Argyle Line services - I wonder if it would be possible to extend the Whifflet terminator somewhere, perhaps to Lanark or Carstairs via either Motherwell or Holytown? It just...

Went onto Twitter this morning and looked at the replies to Starmer's tweet about getting schools back. People are going up in arms about it claiming that it is extremely unsafe, the virus will spread... Have these folks done any research at all? And as for any teachers complaining, thankfully...

According to former Strictly Come Dancing professional and Reality TV veteran, James Jordan, it should be the young who are to shield and the older folks (who are more "sensible) should be allowed in society. This annoys me on so many levels. He seems thick as mince, clearly not much of an...

Just came across this on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeremyVineOn5/status/1288188726099742720 Ann Widdecombe wants for shops to have an hour where people can shop without having to wear a mask. This basically means that everyone who dislikes masks would be shopping at the same time...

Travelled from Glasgow to London today to spend the weekend. Been off the train for 10 hours now and I am still not feeling right, almost feel as if I'm on a roller coaster. For the majority of today's journey, I was really suffering from motion sickness. I couldn't even drink water without...

ScotRail seem to have gotten many of their services back running - 2tph on the North Clyde routes (Helensburgh - Edinburgh, Balloch - Airdrie & Dumbarton Ctl - Springburn), I think that the Argyle Line is running a full service, EK is now back to 2tph etc. One notable omission is the...

I'm getting increasingly worried about the situation here in Scotland. Our leader seems to operate under the guise of wanting to protect everyone but in reality, she's power hungry and loving every minute of this. What she seems to want is a second wave so that she can be proven right. She's...

I'm bored so have decided to do this poll. All opinions welcome, from enthusiasts to railway workers. Would definitely be interested to see what drivers think of them (I don't have much technical knowledge). I've included 314's in the poll since they were in service until fairly recently. For...

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/scottish-electrification-updates-discussion.90420/ Neither. I find it bizarre that there is not a single 334 diagrammed to go there yet all other EMU's are there frequently. I think that they should put one on an Inverclyde...

Was in this station 2 weeks ago and the underpass to the Motherwell-bound platform was in very poor condition. Contacted ScotRail. Came back today and it is still absolutely filthy. I have some photos attached. The underpass is caked in rust and mold. Also some puddles in it. Whilst I get that...

I'm a bit out of the loop. From what I can tell, the remaining few Class 314's will be withdrawn. What will be replacing them? It seems as if they still do the Glasgow Ctl - Newton services and some of the Inverclyde services at rush hour. Will the 385's be doing these routes? In addition...

3 times in a week that I've been on these trains and they are always really darn slow. They are also a much more uncomfortable ride than the regular 320's and the interiors aren't nice either. Does anyone know if there are any problems with these trains? I'm curious as to how they are always so...

Been making several trips between Coatbridge Central and Argyle Street over the past few months on the Argyle Line and it has only been 320's and 318's. I've not even seen a single 334 in Argyle Street station. I remember there being several of them on that line 10 years ago and whilst many...

First time here in several years! I've only just rediscovered my love of trains this summer after 7 years of commuting between Coatbridge and Glasgow which diminished this passion a bit. The same announcer has been doing announcements at the stations for as long as I can remember at the...

Hello everyone. As you may know, Geoff Marshall has done a series of videos about the secrets of the London Underground and I have a question: Does anyone living along the North Clyde Line have any interesting secret facts about this line. Thanks and Merry Christmas!:lol::wink::D:)