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I notice that there have been a few (maybe 4) return passenger workings between Edinburgh and Linlithgow this afternoon. This seems to be an "evening peak" thing: if it's possible to run this service (and it has actually run - I've checked RTT), why isn't it running throughout the day, thus...

For many, I won't need to explain that WTT is Working Timetable, i.e. not the regular passenger timetable but more like one allegedly used by the industry. The WTT (well, there are hundreds - if not thousands - of them altogether) details all workings on a particular route (there's usually a...

Recently, I spoke with a chap from TrainspotScotland about the new Forth crossing - and examined the glossies they produced. It seems that one Stewart Stevenson (Minister of Trainspot) - and the folk behind the new crossing proposal in TS - have been told by Knotwork Rail that "capacity can be...

Markinch Station's new ticket office is due to open on 5th September, with most of the rest open about mid September. This includes (I believe) the new lift to Platform 1. This was originally to be a ramp, but the design was changed to a lift at the last minute and we were threatened with...

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Where can I find out the unladen weight of passenger and freight trains? I am interested in this, at present, in relation to a possible new Forth crossing. I have heard the opinion that the main proposal (a bridge) would not support heavy rail services, so I'm keen to ascertain the weight of...