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  1. Stan63

    Scotrail 2Z26 Shotts - Troon service

    Can anyone tell me the purpose of this Scotrail service today, running as 2Z26? Apart from reversing at Glasgow Central it doesn't seem to be stopping anywhere. https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:M80014/2023-06-18/detailed#allox_id=0 Stan
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    Russell Transport Cardonald track clearance

    Are there plans afoot to start using the rail connection from Russell transport site near Cardonald? I noticed extensive tree clearance had been taking place when passing the branch line near Cardonald station this week on my way to work. Stan
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    Taking bicycle on peak time Scotrail service

    A work colleage was on a busy Scotrail service to Motherwell last week. There were no spare seats so he was sitting in the fold up ones reserved for bicycles along with another couple of people when someone came on the train and demanded they move so he could put his bike there. The cyclist was...
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    Changing ends in loco

    I was just watching a driver changing ends in a class 66 loco and was wondering if they always have to leave the loco to do this or whether the driver could walk through from one end to the other. The question could apply to any main line loco. Stan
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    Vandalism

    I was travelling on the 6:35 train from Paisley Canal to Glasgow Central this morning and I noticed that the one side of the last 2 carriages have been completely covered in spray paint by some little git. It was a 380 set but i'm not sure which number. That'll be another set offline for...
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    20mph speed limit between Mosspark and Corkerhill

    Does anyone know why there is a 20mph speed limit between Mosspark and Corkerhill stations on the Paisley Canal line? it's been in place for a few weeks now. Stan
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    Class 380 power/toilet facilities

    I was stuck on a 314 to Glasgow central on Wednesday for 2 3/4 hours when the overhead lines came down. There are no toilet facilities on them and it was a bit of a struggle. I was wondering if I was on a 380 and the power went off, would the toilets onboard still operate or do they require...

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