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I support the idea of HS2 in general, but I feel that there are quite a few issues with the current plans. Therefore, I would like to know what you think of the plans for both phases, and what you would do to change them if you had the power to do so. If you are an anti-HS2 forum member...

Good morning, Does anyone know what this would be, if it ran today? It says it is limited to 45mph. http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R97242/2017/05/13/advanced Many thanks

Good afternoon. Does anyone know if there is an equivalent of the Sectional Appendix for HS1? I have looked in the South East Sectional Appendix, and HS1 is not in there. I am specifically looking for mileage data (or should it be kilometerage?:D). Many thanks

Today, I was in Canterbury, and was surprised to see some class 465s regularly at CBE. I have always thought that only class 375s were used on services such as Victoria-Dover - is this normal, or a one off for the bank holiday? I had a look on RealTime Trains, and it seemed that the faster...

Does anyone know what the position of rail freight will be once HS2 opens? I know there will be lost of released capacity on the WCML post opening, but will freight travel on HS2? Also, I know there has been lots of debate about an HS1-HS2 link, but I would have thought it would be sensible...

Good evening, Does anyone know what these workings will be tomorrow? http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K96065/2017/03/04/advanced - 0807 Long Marston-St Phillips Marsh, and http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K96066/2017/03/04/advanced - return Thank you in advance.

Does anyone know what these were, and what they were doing? http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O70664/2017/02/06/advanced - Bristol-Long Marston http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O70726/2017/02/06/advanced - Long Marston-Doncaster I assume that they were the same locomotive, going...

If someone hung off the 25kv contact wire, would they be a bit like a pigeon on a power line (not electrocuted), or would they get fried? If they were also touching the ground, would that make any difference? Note: I'm not trying to commit suicide

I expect there are some aviation enthusiasts on here, so: Why are A340s falling out of favour? Is it something to do with ETOPS? Thanks

Does anyone know at what mileage Birmingham New Street is in relation to the line through University? Is it continuation of the mileage from Derby? Thank you in advance.

At Blatchbridge Jn, does the mileage from the avoiding line, or the one from Frome itself continue onwards towards Taunton? Thank you.

According to TRACKatlas 2nd edition, Kings Norton station is at 47m 64ch via Bournville, and 46m 36ch via Camp Hill. Which of these mileages continues onwards towards Bromsgrove? Thank you in advance.

What is this train? It runs next Saturday (24th) via Worcester and doesn't call at any stations between Worcester and Westbury. http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/V02653/2016/09/24/advanced

I have read that this is likely to be happening in the future. However, platforms at Kings Cross are only long enough for 12car trains, rather than 16cars as at present. Moving would require another train to run per night in each direction. As such, would it be possible for the Fort William...

How often do these trains run? How many paths are there per week? http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/H33199/2016/09/06/advanced

As Birmingham has lots of motorways, I thought it might be time for a new Birmingham "ring-rail": It would start at Stourbridge, following existing route as far as Stourbridge North Junction, before branching off to Round Oak. This route (3.5 miles) would be upgraded to mainline standard...

If you were specifying new trains for the XC franchise, what would you do? Personally, I would get a nice 7 or 9-car EMU with massive windows, and make sure a large amount of axles are motored. I would then fit a powerful diesel engine (eg:1000hp) next to each cab, and lots of smaller one...

Assuming that East West Rail opens entirely (Oxford-Cambridge), if it ever does, and that wherever it crosses another line there is a junction that allows movement in any direction off any line, what services would you want to see being operated? Also, what are the current plans for services...

What services would you like to see in the future? These could be created by: a) combining 2 or more existing routes, eg: Birmingham to Hereford and Birmingham to Nottingham/Leicester; b) extending existing routes, eg: Stansted Airport to Birmingham to Gloucester; or c) creating an entirely...

When the track was renewed recently in the area around Ashchurch station, was the line speed increased? I'm sure it used to be 90mph, but now I've seen a sign saying 100mph. Is this correct?