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Some time ago, Metro looked at a fast service between the above two places to alleviate overcrowding and reduce the total journey time. They came up with a limited stoppervia Kirkgate and L&YR route (via Darton). Can anyone advise the likely time for an alternative route - NON-STOP via...

"With the experience gained from the conversions to date, the final conversion of gauge was planned with meticulous detail. The general manager at Paddington issued a fifty-page manual of instructions, followed by another thirty pages for the superintendents of the Bristol and Exeter divisions...

Just curious, but Anyone know what the loading gauge profile was with dimensions for GWR broadgauge infrastructure? How does this compare to current loading gauges? Are there any remaining tunnels that conform to broadgauge specifications? Would deep sea containers or double-deck...

This quote taken from Independent. Is there an opportunity here for some innovative thinking such as railtour operators running additional London to Scotland trains and possibly to other locations - with heritage sets and Diesels, even double-headed premium steam (might be too busy for that)...

Bad weather is forecast over next few days most probably very high winds affecting WCML. When the knitting comes down as is likely, the WCML will shut. Virgin / TPE usually adopt bustitution which is clearly not what is supposed to happen. They normally claim they have too little time to get...

When new large tunnels are proposed, the normal method is to use a Tunnel boring machine (TBM). Many existing railway tunnels were built to a small gauge and now require lots of manual work and time out of use to make them even a bit bigger. Why not have a rail-movable TBM on rails to ream out...

At last, work is currently underway at Wakefield Kirkgate to turn it into an imposing station fit for purpose. The entrance and Platform 1 are partially sectioned off to accomodate the building work. There are NO screens platform 1 or PA announcements. There is a sign saying Leeds, Huddersfield...