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I've started this thread, prompted by discussion within the thread about XC overcrowding. Hopefully (!) there is someone/ a team at GBR seeking to maximise the chances of DFT/Treasury funding for rail investment. I take it as likely that HM Treasury is unlikely to change its habits any time...

Moderator note: split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/northumberland-line-reopening-progress-updates.204414/ ... and how about Liverpool fans getting home. 20.00 kick off is not very kind to them. Surely 'the authorities' have some responsibility for this, or just blame TV's 'needs'...

Prompted by the thread about possible connections to/from OOC (https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/hs2-old-oak-common.240858/) and observations about long (unwalkable?) distances, I wonder about the longest platform to platform distances elsewhere on the network. e.g. I changed trains at...

It has been suggested that a thread be started on this. I have been interested for some time in the reports published by thew Rail Accident Investigation Branch, as most recently exemplified in the current thread: Derailment near Grange Over Sands (22/03/24) Other that come to mind include for...

I've just heard the Transport Secretary saying in answer to a question in parliamant this afternoon (around 16.12) that he doesn't think commuter rail will be coming back post-pandemic- at: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/cf383a9a-b241-458d-a31d-87f7158edf29 Time to expect increasing...

Building on threads about best/ worst Transport Minister and about eg Manchester Cross rail or East West rail and DelayRepay I found this on radio 4 of interest, and to a degree enlightening and challenging: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001bl37 It must be expected to be the case that a...

Several threads seem to be relating to perceived changes in 'mood music' prompted or related to the impending change in Prime Minister and 'policies'. Closure of 'little used stations' and lines, bustitutions, reopenings, new lines ... I see an opportunity for a more positive 'cast'- a...

Prompted by postings elsewhere. I am not very familiar with Leeds so reliant on you to comment. The government has left getting to Leeds by or from HS2 (and associate changes)to be 'sorted out. Local 'stakeholders' are charged with considering local transport more broadly- trams etc. Most folk...

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/publication-of-integrated-rail-plan-for-the-north-and-midlands.224967/ Some at least of it has to be seen to be 'happening'by the next General Election- 40 MP's seats worth from the following Conservative marginals, to keep a...

Why are there not measures to PREVENT bridge strikes?

Hmmh. From your excellent and helpful photo Bromham Road bridge doesn't look exactly old- are we looking at some more lack of forethought there? A new bridge alongside will surely involve more demolitions; more homes 'swept away'. Maybe 'replacement homes' will be planned onto the site of the...

moderator note: posts #1-#3 originally in this thread: HS2 construction | Page 26 | RailUK Forums (railforums.co.uk) Moderators- I am happy for this to be relocated to wherever it fits best- it's somewhat off-piste relating more to EWR, Chiltern and HS2 'planning' than construction...

Prompted by contributions to a thread about increasing London Marylebone capacity I am offering up this idea for discussion. Please be gentle; it's only a Speculative Idea- a 'Brianstorm' ... Something like a cross between HS1+2, Thameslink and Castlefield Corridor and Hauptbahnhof and Takt...

Q1. How could this be increased? Q2. Or more fully utilised? Q3. And would it be worth it? I am conscious that a station that might have closed in the 1960s had space (ex sidings) sold off, later had extra platforms created, and still has a platformless siding under the roof ... is still diesel...

I recently 'invested ' in a DVD compilation of 'Railway Roundabout' items from the 1950s/60s; one of which is about the introduction of the blue 'Midland Pullman' on 4 July 1960. Ok so people slagged it off for its 'poor ride quality'. I never rode on it (I was 11 then) but I did regularly see...

I saw on another thread a reference to a station as SGB, which meaning nothing to me I Googled on- well!!! Smethwick Galton Bridge- described on websites as: - Useless signage - Steep stairs, once you find them - Urine- soaked - Cold benches Is there a thread already for 'worst stations'? Is...

I am pleased to see such sensitively offered advice and comfort to folk who have shared their anguish on the forum. I am surprised not to see more censure, however softly put, by forum members who I would have imagined to be rather 'pro-rail' (my prejudged supposition) and therefore keen for...

Picking up from another thread (trouble on't tracks?) ... Sounds like the sort of subtlety that gets lost in a programme intended for a mass audience ... I thought the programme as a whole was a reasonable portrayal given the constraints of time and the need to hold the audience. I have noted...

Following this thread following on from Channel 4's 'Train Hell' prog last night .. Did anyone catch the name of the group (toeward the end) identifying a 'Top 10' ppinch points, eg Didcot, Exeter-Plymouth, ... Looking at this thread I see a number of flat junctions- the guy above was keen on...