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    Adding a 4th rail to southern region 3rd rail network to give an effective voltage of 1500V

    I have been reviewing posts re 3rd rail southern region in the UK. I know that power supply limitations mean that trains are often derated eg class 444) and also limit the number of units used at any one time. I was wondering if a second rail in the middle of the tracks could be added at -750V...
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    SWR Poole and Weymouth services on weekends

    It seems that virtually every weekend Poole and Weymouth services are diverted via Havant and Virginia Water (rather than the SWML)extending journey times by up to one hour. These aren't on the issued paper timetables and in fact SWR were advertising 2 hour Poole to London Sunday services but...
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    SWR Sunday timetable

    I was wondering if anyone can explain why trains between Poole and London take 30 minutes longer on Sundayd than on weekdays and Saturdays. It looks like every Sunday they are being diverted via Virginia Water rather than taking the SWML. This is not displayed on the SWR timetable where fast...

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