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In the original plans for the Great Western, I think the (obsolete) GW APT between Paddington and Bristol was due to be replaced by ERTMS (ETCS Level 2 ?) as an overlay to the existing signalling by the end of 2017. This has obviously not happened, so I guess that the Class 800s have been...

I see from Rail that the idea of adding a fifth (bidirectional) running line over some stretches of the GW main line between London and Reading has once again resurfaced. A bidirectional line between the up and down relief lines would improve operational flexibility for accommodating additional...

When is the deadline for any decision to extend Crossrail west from Maidenhead to Reading ? I have heard some concerns about the suitability of Crossrail trains as far west as Reading, as these will be essentially inner suburban/metro trains (like LUL surface stock) with low seating density...

According to the BBC, Network Rail has given "approval" to the proposed privately funded Windsor Link Railway which has aspirations to link the Southern and Western lines to Windsor by means of a tunnel under the Thames. This would allow a Staines-Slough service, presumably by extension of the...

According to BBC news today, the government has asked Network Rail to examine several options for extension of GWML electrification west of Newbury: (1) to Bedwyn (2) to Westbury (3) to Bathampton Jc and Thingley Jc to provide a diversionary route to Bristol, and also to Merehead for the...

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