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Getting back to the issue of so few units being in service. The reason might be that if any more units are bought into use they would have to undergo regular maintenance. I expect Wimbledon are at full capacity and can't take on any more units. So if you do bring in another 701 then one of...

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At least 30 years if not longer.

The token has to be returned to the signal box put into the machine and another token taken out. Once a train has departed the signal will be returned to danger. It is not possible to clear the signal again until a token is returned and another taken out. If the tokens are simply swapped over...

Why are trains able to run to Heathrow if there is no power ? I know the overheads get there electricity from a different source but the station facilities etc will need power.

Southern drivers went from cctv images on a platform to an image in the cab. Clearly this is an improvement for them. South Western drivers are going from no despatch to DOO despatch with a camera. Obviously they are going to make it as difficult as possible. As some stage someone will have...

So basically ASLEF won't agree to the shorter course unless DCO is taken off the table. Not surprising that the DFT won't accept that.

Before we had delay repay we had the passenger charter. Season ticket holders would get a discount if punctuality and reliability fell below a certain level. Monthly performance statistics would be prominently displayed at every station. 5% or 10% discount on renewal of your season ticket if...

The 1836 to Plymouth was also following it. That train stops at Westbury which explains why the freight was sent via the avoider.

As they did not scan a ticket I'm not sure they will even know you have a trainpal account.

Just to add i think someone has read this as there is now 2-5 car stop marker at Salisbury

Yes it has happened. Coombe and Finstock had such an authorisation. Not sure if they still do.

I've no doubt sharing of resources will come in. How at what speed is the question. For example GWR have a small depot at Weymouth. Would make sense to merge it with the SWR depot. Makes a saving on buildings/admin. Also more flexibility with traincrew. In the early days of privatisation Cross...

4.5% doesn't seem too bad but the strike mandate was very high. There must be some issues with T&C i guess.

I think that's one of the reasons the door controls were removed from the 508s ?

Possibly parts taken to fix a 5 car ? It's probably more important to keep a 5 cars coupler closed. Stops dirt etc getting in the coupling mechanism which might stop it from working.

So another reason why the guard did not go down to check. No access through the train.

Going back to the actions of the guard was it possible for them to walk through the train ?

To answer your question there is no rule book requirement to have despatch staff. Each station will have a method of work. Nearly all stations allow for driver/guard self despatch these days However there are a few stations where they are still required. These are usually at large stations...

Article in the daily mail. Quite long Link https://www.dailymail.co.uk/galleries/article-14286931/Millions-face-chaos-Britains-busiest-railway-line-set-close.html