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    Proposed reopening of Stoke-Leek Line

    https://bbc.in/3FDjOSF?fbclid=IwAR2sgh8jrdD5mhGkRirNAqTzxw2-GiNsB3bahyMz9qu3HtPk_umqP60ywlI I wondered which company will be the operator of the whole route and are there any other routes in West Midlands which are proposed to be reopened
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    Is it possible for DB to replace their overnight ICE/IC with OBB's nightjet train?

    Recently, I have heard that the Amsterdam-Zurich Nightjet service is replacing an overnight ICE service, I wondered if Sleepers/Couchettes has become a compulsory element to form a night train?
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    From Munich to Milan, which way faster? Via Allgäu railway+Gotthard Railway?Via Brenner Railway?

    If you refer to p.81 of the document, a Munich – Memmingen – Lindau – Bregenz – St. Gallen – Zurich – Lugano – Milan service is proposed. I wondered if it is the fastest way to get from Munich to Milan than Brenner Railway...
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    Is it possible to equip some ES64U4 to enable homologation to the Netherlands?

    I found out some ES64U4 are single or even dual-voltage which restrict their service area, so is it possible to equip them with a DC/MS pantograph to enable homologation for countries that can only support DC voltage.
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    Snow Hill route recovery plan

    https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/about-us/blog-post/route-recovery-plan-%E2%80%93-snow-hill-lines This is an article from West Midlands Railway about the route recovery plan of snow hill lines, in the part "Is anything else contributing to the problem?" it was mentioned the following: I...
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    Possible services after the opening of Honeybourne-Stratford upon Avon line

    I wondered if the following services can be implemented: Extension of existing BSH-Stratford-upon-Avon to Long Marston Worcester-Stratford-upon-Avon service with possible extension to Hereford/Great Malvern and Shirley/Dorridge Dorridge/Shirley-London Paddington
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    ouigo expands offering with classic trains

    https://www.railjournal.com/news/ouigo-expands-offering-with-classic-trains/ It's good news that there is still a surviving value for the conventional loco-hauled trains, but however I wondered if it is possible to take this opportunity to revive the cancelled Corail Intercites night services?
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    About CityNightLine

    The article is in Japanese so I have to translate it into English: Source: http://www.rig-bahn.jp/db-page/j-cnl1.htm I found out that DACH Hotelzug AG i.e. CityNightLine formerly planned to expand service to Rome / Southern Italy, Barcelona, Benelux and even to London but how come it is not...
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    Westbahn goes west: New KISS trains will also connect Munich

    https://railcolornews.com/2021/09/06/at-expert-westbahn-goes-west-new-kiss-trains-will-also-connect-munich/?fbclid=IwAR0TiY_5zH3yII3bXfeJJ1QXqVIWXWKNNonV6u90UW2TPPGvsLxCoqMFGfo It is a great news that Westbahn will extend service to Munich and I heard that Westbahn will co-operate with Bavarian...
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    Questions about Benelux service after ICR retirement

    The ICR+TRAXX are supposed to be replaced by FYRA units in 2010s but however the mechanical problems suffered in the FYRA trainsets made NS and SNCB sent the units back to Ansaldo Breda which was modified and transferred to Italy. I wondered apart from the NS Coradia units, will the SNCB M7...
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    DB to develop plans for Ukrainian passenger rail system

    Guys what do you think about this article? I wondered what can DBAG help to develop plans for Ukrainian passenger rail system? https://www.railjournal.com/freight/db-to-develop-plans-for-ukrainian-passenger-rail-system/ On the other hand, I wondered if the dual gauge railway to eu proposed 2...
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    should extra rolling stock be invested to get prepared for TEE 2.0 project?

    Anyone still have image on this doc? I wondered if extra rolling stock needs to be invested for DB, OBB, SBB etc. to meet those needs? https://www.bmvi.de/SharedDocs/EN/Documents/E/concept-tee-2-0.pdf?__blob=publicationFile
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    Chinese style high-speed rail network needed for Europe

    It is true that more Chinese enterprises set up their offices in Europe under the Belt and Road Initiative project, CRRC is no exception, but in the following article, I wondered what do they mean for "Chinese style high-speed rail network", does it mean CRRC may institute a high-speed train...
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    Questions about ÖBB Bombardier/Alstom Talent 3 units

    According to railfaneurope.net: It was mentioned that the ÖBB 4758 units "test use unsuccessful", I wondered when it can enter service as I expect the reliability of Bombardier products will improve since Alstom's takeover....... While on the other hand, it was mentioned that ÖBB issues tender...
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    DB 101+IC1 withdrawal

    According to wikipedia, some DB 101s are scrapped to give way to IC2, ICE-4 and in the future ECx which will replace the IC1 sets, so I wondered if the METs will be withdrawn too? If the 101s withdrawn, which type of loco will be the traction of Nightjets in Germany?
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    status of the 3 ex-ÖBB Class 1012>Hector Rail 141 and Ex-ÖBB 1014s

    Anyone have ideas of the status of the 3 ex-ÖBB Class 1012? Railfaneurope said they were stored since 2017, is it true? Also if anyone have ideas of the Ex-ÖBB 1014s as well?
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    Alstom celebrating 20 years anniversary of Voyager's introduction

    RailBusiness Daily, Alstom’s Voyager Fleet celebrate 20 years of Inter-City service in UK https://news.railbusinessdaily.com/alstoms-voyager-fleet-celebrate-20-years-of-inter-city-service-in-uk/?fbclid=IwAR12fOY3YNhlZ3X8KIiM-wThZQXiEBpEsqJJAwPKUf78jt_SH2uSKoCDq4A For Alstom, they deserve to...
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    Uckfield line electrification

    https://www.uckfieldfm.co.uk/2021/the-guide/breaking-news-uckfield-line-to-be-electrified/, uckfield fm After reading this article, does this mean there will be Class 171 released? Also I wondered if there are plans to electrify Marshlink too?
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    Questions about SŽ’s new KISS and FLIRT passenger trains

    https://railcolornews.com/2021/07/07/si-expert-update-on-szs-new-kiss-and-flirt-passenger-trains/ Above is the link from Railcolor, however I can't see the full version of the article as the article is open for subscribers only. Just ask if the old DMUs/EMUs are pending retirement, as mentioned...
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    Welsh rolling stock strategy evolves as three-phase post-pandemic recovery envisaged

    https://www.railwaygazette.com/welsh-rolling-stock-strategy-evolves-as-three-phase-post-pandemic-recovery-envisaged/59319.article, Railway gazette. It was mentioned that the 12 Class 170s will be moved to EMR and more Class 153s for TfW as the government failed to move the 20 Southern Class 171s...

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