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Last summer I moved to Bulkington on the WCML just south of Nuneaton. The original station was shut in 1932 (according to Wikipedia). With hundreds of new homes for planned for the village (which I’m in favour of), would the station be a candidate for reopening when HS2 takes London to...

The class 230 thread’s conversation about cruise control got me thinking about what other automotive technology could be deployed on the railways for driver convenience, safety, passenger comfort or otherwise. Below is a list of my initial thoughts, I’d be keen to learn if any already exist...

In light of the recent bad press around the cancellation rate on the Ormskirk branch I was wondering about whether a franchise holder could subcontract our part of their franchise commitment such as the running of a simple branch like this right up to Northern subletting the entirety of their...

There aren't many people who don't think this will happen at some stage in the next 20 years but where will electrification start and progress from?

This article mentions that direct trains to London are set to begin in 2020. Have we had any confirmation whether the expanded service will still happen with VTEC's franchise ending early?

Good evening, I'm a regular reader and semi-regular contributor to the rail elements of this forum but i've never delved into this area before. I'm in the early stages of making a move towards buying a house and have identified the areas in which i'm interested, i know my budget and i have a...

I'm going to Lyon with my housemate for Everton's away game there in a fortnight's time and I'm looking for some advice around a couple of things. The best way from the Airport to the City centre and back (our accommodation is walking distance from Part Dieu). Is the best value in the youth...

Hi, I'm wondering if someone could put together a list for me of regular workings for the auto industry such as Mini, Peugeot, JLR... When do they operate? How often do they run? Where from and to? Which FOC operates them? What sort of stock do they use? Thanks in advance

I have been researching JLR's facilities before I start working for them. I know they export from Halewood (Merseyside) and Castle Bromwich by rail but given these together only account for about 20% of their production and Solihull producing the other 80% do they have rail facilities here...

I'm looking for as much information and data as possible about the leasing costs of uk passenger rolling stock. I'd ideal like the monthly cost of as many different classes as possible. As well as questions answering such as; -Is this data even in the public domain or is it commercially...

Evening all, I am currently in my final year of university studying Accounting and Finance at a UK top ten university. I was wondering if anybody has any advice or experience of the relevant graduate schemes on offer. I have applied for Network Rail's project management scheme in Manchester...

Does anybody know if the line was realligned to lower the severity of some of the curves for increased speed when it was singled in the 80s or could it be redoubled without the need for reduced speeds? Secondly, what is the patronage like on the hourly service? Will it ever become a candidate...

As I write I'm sat on the 14:01 Skipton to morecambe train still sat at Skipton P3. The guard made an announcement saying the rear unit was having issues (a 150) and that a 153 from the incoming Carlisle to Leeds service (a 153 and a 158) would be attached to rear of our train to form us up...

Can any give me any information on what kind of thing i'd be doing if i was offered a position on the scheme next year. I'm specifically thinking of applying to Project Management so does any have any example what i'd get up to? Would i be shadowing someone at first before being let loose on...

Im in the initially exploratory stages of conducting a university study on the viability of 125mph freight in the UK. What im looking for is a list of the issues which come with it. I understand these to huge trackwear, decelerating the huge masses safely, lack of capable traction and no...

I havent seen a thread specifically on this so i thought i'd start one. BBC ran this story today http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-27140140 Surely in the grand scheme of things and all the potential or desired re-openings mentioned on this forum over the years this one has...

This morning the train I boarded had a sign in the forward facing cab window of a black X on a white background. In the top section of the X there was an 'N' and in the lower section an 'M' and below the X it said non multiple in small text. The sign itself was about A5 in size and the train...

Does anyone know if i can apply to the Civil Service Fast Stream, as i am currently in my penultimate year at university, and more or less guarantee that i pass through the scheme and culminate in a position at the DfT? With the upmost of respect to other government departments i couldn't see...

Anyone able to tell me what this is? http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U02810/2014/03/30/advanced Thanks in advance

I'm conducting research in the run up to a university project i hope to undertake in the autumn and need some information. Are there any guidelines for minimum/optimum layoff times when diagramming units? I understand that after completing a journey trains have a layover time so they can...