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I'm quite curious about the NCL especially the tunnels being unique. I was wondering other than class 313s using the NCL, has any other BR stock gone into the tunnels? This MUST NOT be confused with the Widened Lines or LUL stock. Also somebody told me that when the ECML was already...

Hello, Does anybody have a list of the running numbers for the class 303 EMU with carriage numbers etc...? I just got on Train Simulator the class 303 and would like to be realistic and drive the trains with the real running numbers. Cheers.

Well... I have written to Selhurst/Hornsey depots and the HR said that I would be doing a train driver training course! So that sorted. I am doing 5 days there. Wembley depot on the Chiltern Line; I did work exp last year with them and wrote to see if they could have me again but they...

I have written to Ilford depot regarding a work experience request giving my contact details. Please tell me if I'm on the wrong side of the tracks if you know what I mean about the forum rules. Anyway, I would be very grateful if anyone has a contact number for Ilford train depot for...

I hear that the RMT union are staging a demonstration in Westminster on Wednesday 18th May and I would like to support them. I know it starts at 08:30 but I have to do things in the morning up until 11:00. Will it be on all day?

When LM gave Southern a class 350 to run on their WLL services, did the run DOO/OPO between Clapham Junction and East Croydon since that section is DOO equipped? Also is there an agreement with LM to operate 350s if the 377s are down?

I was reading the EMU guide book 1999 by Platform 5 and it said that the class 357 are wired for the 750V DC 3rd rail. Is this true?

Mod edit: The forum team are aware that the extension of Driver-Only Operation (DOO) is a highly passionate topic. As such, in this thread only, we are now trialling allowing free debate on the subject. Please be advised that, due to the anticipated pace of discussion and the understandable...

I was at Highbury & Islington GN platforms and I noticed a map that seemed like it had a station closed sign on the back like found on LUL stations. I don't know if it was but do GN services running into Moorgate have to pass starting signals at 5MPH or what is the procedure for closed...

Gave them my correct details etc. I am looking for 'shadowing' work experience. Generally looking at the overall operations of the depots given. I initially had no direct personal contact for the depots, I only had the Ian Allan depot guide book with the addresses to the depots. This is...

Does anybody have contacts for Selhurst and Hornsey Depots? I applied for work experience a while ago and have since had no reply. If anyone has, please let me know. Thank you.

Just wondered what will replace the class 313? They are the only trains allowed to go into Moorgate from Finsbury Park and the trains will be 40 years old this year. I think they need replacing soon. I wonder if class 378 are clear for running in tube size tunnels idealy for Moorgate...

When OPO/DOO was implemented on the Chiltern, Thames Valley and Great Northern Electrics, were there any strikes/complaints from the unions? Obviously the unions were up in arms about LOROL going OPO/DOO and now with Nothern and GWR. Also, when were the last trains on those lines mentioned...

I got the Video 125 DEV Eurostar into Waterloo and it made me think of several things: Southleet Junction to Fawkham junction: How often is it used now since the lines redundancy? Vauxhall/Wandworth flyover: will it ever be used again? The class 373: since the transfer of services into...

I would love to drive a class 170 from Holyhead to Portsmouth Harbour via the WCML and the WLL.

When the new Hitachi trains arrive on the ECML for Virgin EC, will they have a proper safety critical guard? Unlike GWR who are getting rid of the guards all in all. If VT are getting rid of the safety critical guards, will they use ticket salesmen instead?

Will they be fitted with a guards panel?

Personally, I think OPO has been badly installed in the Thames Valley. The Henley branch and Marlow branch stations don't have ticket barriers but have ticket machines. Sometimes the ticket machines fail. This also applies to the other stations in the Thames Valley as well. Where will you get...

Does anybody know what MAINLINE EMU/DMUs do not have a guards panel? From what I've seen, only the Heathrow Express units do not have a guards panel. Is there a list for it?

what are the requirements for DOO running? I know a few such as: Mirrors/Monitors on platforms Good lighting on stations Dispatch staff at big stations Body mounted cameras (on trains such as the class 378 etc) It's just I don't know what radio is required for DOO. When...