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Good evening I am doing some research on grades of automation (GoA0 to GoA4) and need some good examples of each from around the world. When I have looked there seems to be quite a few examples of GoA2 but limited umbers of the other systems. Does anyone have some good examples they could...

Hi Just after some advice, I am looking to find information out about commuter services from Wigan North western to Manchester Oxford Road. I am looking for train capacity and actual usage/demand for this service does anyone know where I may find these figures? Its part of a paper I am doing...

Hi everyone I am trying to see if I can find out how much signalling and re-signalling work costs for an assignment I'm doing. I have tried to find out prices per km for traditional signalling and for ERTMS to evaluate the difference. Any suggestions or help appreciated

Hi all. Just a quick question about signal passed at danger. If an RIO is appointed to a spad then what other parties attend and does the RIO arrange this ? Cheers

Hi I am writing a report about the reasons for the delays with the electrification of the Great Western Railway. Can anyone recommend any useful websites to help me build a thorough report ? Many thanks

Hi Just wondered if there is anyone that has completed the IRO degree course ? Or if any one has completed any academic course with them? I am interested in the degree course and the cost seems reasonable. Has anyone had any dealings with this ? Thanks

Hi everyone. I have an interview in a couple of weeks with Network Rail for maintenance technician role. I believe its called assessment 2 ? I have rail experience and its a panel interview does anyone know if this will be asking technical questions and knowledge of standards or if it...

Hi I am have just got a role as a technical officer on the railway helping with surveys and tamping shifts. I would really like to do well at this so could anyone give me any advice/tips and also any good books that i could get. Also any good basic info such as smallest/largest radius of...

Hi i am just wondering what people think are the most beneficial qualifications for working as a tech the rail way? Civil engineering HNC? CAD? Something else ? Would be very interesting to hear what people have done and what roles they are emolyed in. Cheers for all replies and hope it sparks...

Hi everyone just looking for some help and advice really. I am keen to be able to recognise on sight alot of the railway construction such as the types of sleeper, baseplate and fittings. At the minute i refer to sleepers as the material they are made from and not the code of each different type...

I am looking to get as much information on track design as possible. From people who go do the surveys and people who design and implement the changes. Any one suggest any course, or books on the subject would be greatley appreciated.

Hi i have an interview soon as a T/O in E&P. I have a while to prepare for the interview i am just wondering if anyone has any idea what i will be asked or would need to expect or take with me. All help and advice is really appreciated. Thanks