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Hi, Has there been any recent disruptions that have caused massive amounts of delays? Anything within the last three years will be fine. I have mapped delays onto a map for my research but in order to best visualise how delays spread. I need a day or two where there was disruption. Thanks

I've imported train schedules from 2011 and I'm trying to determine why December 2013-May 2014 had such a drop. I suspect that some data is missing but I can't rule out any events during the year. Was there a drop in passenger numbers within the December 2013?

To go along side the Ely North Junction upgrade proposals thread. How would you improve the area? I'd grade separate Ely Dock Jn. I'd then also lower all the tracks at the B1382 (Ely Road) so that the roads go over the tracks (removing the crossings). I 'd think about removing the curve and...

Does anyone know a good source for finding out how much of the freight within the UK is now carried on High-Cube containers? In 2013, it was just under 50%. https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/High-Cubes-Dominate-Container-Equipment-Market-2014-06-18

Ok, so three maps have been attached. Green map: Six months of passenger movement from February 2019. Yellow map: Six months of freight movements from February 2019. Using the data which lines would you electrify? I would be tempted to possibly electrify Immingham to Doncaster (freight)...

Hi, Does anyone know how Network Rail deal with delays and detecting what other trains will be impacted by an initial delay? What options do they have? I.e. cancel trains. What power and tools do they have to resolve them? I.e. tell an freight operator not to run a train. Thanks

I'm re-starting a website. I'm hoping it will be a place for rail data and sharing maps/analytics. For example, I follow the electrification threads and my way of contributing to the forum is by keeping track of it, mapping it and then share maps and pie charts showing breakdown, and eventually...

For anyone who's interested, attached is the map of loading gauges as per NESA (National Electronic Sectional Appendix). Does anyone know of any current loading gauge improvements in the works?

Hi, Does anyone know the mileage limit of the Grangemouth electrification please? or is it the entire route? Thanks.

Does anyone know roughly how much of the UK is OHLE vs DC 3rd Rail vs DC 4th Rail please? I have calculated the below, but just want to make sure it's correct: OHLE: 30.71% DC 3rd: 13.11% DC 4th: 0.27%

Following on the the tunnel widening thread (didn't want to highjack it). What are the chances and potential issues of widening the Transpennine tunnels? Any foreseeable problems with that area? Original thread: https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/tunnel-resizing-is-it-possible.196493/

Hi all, How common is it to see 45ft containers on rail? Is it something that is general done or avoided? Why if avoided? Is the rail network better suited for 20/40ft containers? Thanks.

What are the trays at Manchester Piccadilly please? I have the feeling they are for waste.

Most freight traffic goes in a north-south direction which creates congestion on the ECML and WCML, resulting in the need for HS2. This should not be a long term solution and other alternatives are required. Dover, Felixstowe and Southampton can only handle so much traffic so more resilience is...

So I was at Tamworth platform 2 3 (high-level) yesterday and noticed that the height on the train was about my knee height about 1.5' high. Everyone getting off the train was making a comment about the height they had to jump. Is there a limit in what the height can be? What causes such as...

Does any know how the load books where calculated? What formula was used?

Does anyone know the mileage or location on a map where the loading gauge on HS1 changes from GC to GB? I've looked on various published documents. Thanks

When planning a freight route and pricing. What are taken into consideration when calculating a price? Driver Hours Rolling Stock Lease Fuel/Electrical Ground Crew? Pick up and drop (or is that incorporated in the ground crew costs Access Charges Maintenance Thanks

Can a route be W10 and W12 but not W9? I ask because I checked the gauge clearance on NESA for Scunthorpe area and that's how it's listed. It seems incorrect.

I live about 200m away from a freight line. Is it common/normal to hear it scraping along the track with the windows closed? I feel sorry for those who live 5m away from it.