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The primary / only reason the toilets exist is for passengers with reduced mobility, it was required by law so they had to do it. Given that reduced mobility doesn't disappear once their off the train, vast majority of people already have RADAR keys. Using it just because you have luggage is...

They've nearly all got a wheelchair sign on them to symbolise it being a disabled toilet. Its the only toilet on a train for some people. So the point still stands, you need to do something to stop people being lazy. And before someone mentions they like the extra room of the disabled toilet...

Youre not banning them, you're simply putting up an invisible barrier to gently remind people they shouldn't be using disabled toilets! I think it depends on the train, Thameslink trains have quite a few toilets (iirc), so saying don't use the only toilet some people can use because you don't...

Premier Inn at Portsmouth and Southsea Station. Nice view of the trains and good sound proofing so you don't hear them when trying to sleep!

Seriously where do I start with this? Realistically if you can afford 2 cars one of you is going to be a high earner or an office job. Youre looking at 70% of 2 car households having a person that work from home more frequently. Realsitucally, the job market is going to demand people have work...

As more electric cars goes on the road there will be a higher growth in the amount of charging points. Further, on a long journey most people stop for a coffee and a toilet break. So yes it would easily charge in a normal pit stop Comparing it to refueling is a bit unfair.

I think artifical intelligence in a TOC control center could reduce op ex. Also if you lock all the toilets and mark them out of order so you don't have to clean or fix them youd save loads. Oh wait, theyre already like that! I joke but a marginal improvement would be if you reduced the amount...

With the governments contunued promotion of a leveling up agenda i doudt that borris would completely cut services on some lines. Easier answer that would probably get through more quickly with less angry people would be suspended parts of delay repay for x many years. Slightly harder but quite...

Sorry i don't buy it. The 313s don't have toilets, they replaced the new 377s. Further at southern they show no signs of going anywhere. Also its the equalities act not DDA.

It doesn't, lol. In my mind, youd need one of three things: a small depot at each branch line or to cover multiple lines in a small area, a loco to bring a few of them back to the depot or an awful lot of charging points. Probably why they haven't bothered yet.

What about SWRs Waterloo to Reading train? Some of the line only has those services on it. At the reading end it is mostly self contained. Not sure about Waterloo. Could look to increase the frequency too.

Think about it, you'd have to change the platform allocations, deal with any conflicts (service x can only use certain platforms, but theyll all be occupied), find a specific platform that is best suited and try to find a use for the staff that are sat around their waiting for the trains or...

So at a passenger station you'd need to close off the platform(s). Which is my point. I'm not saying its impossible to do, far from it. I think its a great idea, just a bit harder than it looks to set it all up.

The point is you are likely to have to barrier off the areas where you are unloading. Pointless really hence why I said "on paper"

On paper, strong winds could tip a roll cage over. Particularly if they are tall or solid sides. The only other problem I can see is if someone sees a nice looking package and slips it into their pocket. Not saying thats a good thing to do. But mail theft is on the rise...

Could a speacial computer programme to analyse the different options to recover a train service be useful? It would reduce costs associated with delay repay and staffing levels could be reduced (either call center staff for delay repay or control room staff because making decisions is easier...

Nothing except for the fact many on board supervisors or whoever doesn't have to close the doors don't bother to check if anyobe needs assistance on the platform. They'd much rather send a Snapchat or watch YouTube. I agree with it in principle, it can allow the guard to do more important...

Could the 196s or 195s be a suitable replacement for the hst castle sets? Sooner or later they'll need a replacement too

Favourite passenger train has to be the 802s. Fast, clean, comfy and can go anywhere. Freight loco has to be the 88s for me, such an innovative loco. To fit all that into a uk loading guage is amazing. The worst but also the best for accesibility is the GA FLIRTs. Greate for those in a...

My thoughts are with the passengers, friends and family of those affected by todays events. Such sad news. I hope the goverment makes concelling services available to everyone affected.