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    Circumvesuviana: questions and observations

    I recently spent some time in Italy, and travelled on Circumvesuviana (for th video, click my signature and look for 'Circumvesuviana trains in Italy'). I have some questions: The track gauge is around 950mm. Why was this chosen? I don’t think it was to save on tunnelling costs, because the...
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    Bi-mode class 377s

    I recall reading in last month's Today's Railways that Southern are 'seriously considering' converting their 3 car class 377s to bi-mode operation to improve service on the Marshlink line. Apparently it would be easier than extending Javelin services to Hastings because of the cross-franchise...
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    Should HS2 be a very long tunnel?

    Sorry if this has been discussed elsewhere. Would it be possible for HS2 to be put in a tunnel all the way from London to the North? Or just for the really sensitive bits such as through the Chilterns? Would it be cheaper/easier/viable? I would be interested to know your thoughts.
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