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Went there for 34028 on the Swanage excursion and also saw this, waiting for the road on its way from Eastleigh Works.

According to this BBC report anyway.... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgql954g07do

Freight from Meldon Quarry to resume. This local Okehampton Information Hub seem to know a lot. Hard to know whether this goes under Speculation or not. They don't seem like they are speculating. Obviously we prefer there to be a proper article with a quote but it doesn’t seem to be available...

Rail 200 will celebrate the invention that changed the world and hopefully encourage some positive announcements from the Government. But, what? More electrification? New or reopened stations? Reopened lines? ROR might have been canned and schemes cancelled this year but, the Gov stated that...

Meaning those in bands who clash, because of rivalry or personality. Liam and Noel Gallagher have made up ready for the reunion tour next year but, will the harmony last until then? Others who have had 'issues' Everly Brothers Ray and Dave Davies of the Kinks Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker John...

Interesting piece in the Sunday Times about the UK taking so long to build stuff. You will have to sign up to read it. I read the actual newspaper. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/what-a-10-year-bridge-shambles-says-about-building-in-britain-xljlzr50r

The 1 year on thread is closed so here is a new one. Predictably, even more success and doom laden predictions wrong....again. Also, click on the Autumn Update at the bottom of the page....

If HS2 Manchester really is cancelled, what smaller schemes may be in with a chance of becoming reality? Presumably mostly northern based schemes to appease the voters there. Northern Powerhouse/Trans Pennine? Fleetwood reopening (track still in situ)? More electrification?

An imminent decision, apparently...

Language is always changing but, I notice a gradual decline in language that has always been specific to railways. There is a tendency now to refer to locos or trains as being parked, instead of stabled, as in stabling point. Ships are 'berthed', aircraft 'stand' at 'aprons' spacecraft 'dock' at...

It wasn't long ago when the very idea of large stations closing for the night would have seemed ludicrous. Now, most seem to close to the public but, does that apply to all? I wouldn't have thought Crewe would close, as it is famous for its many connections. This can also be a list of stations...

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/falkirk-grahamston-to-become-falkirk-central.226265 History sometimes causes an about turn. When the WR took over SR lines in the west, Exeter Central was renamed Exeter General, in line with many other 'Generals' in the WR of the...

From the new edition of Modern Railways, an overview of how Project Speed was behind this very quick revival. More like that please, it clearly worked. (for lines that still had track) From little ‘Okes’ could mighty routes bloom? (modernrailways.com)

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Are they getting extra DMUs transferred from elsewhere, because in May, the hourly service starts.

Finally..... Bid race for £70m job to restore disused Portishead rail line | Construction Enquirer News

............here we are This is purely from memory so please fill in any gaps. Since the outbreak of reopenings by BR from the mid 80's on, the following lines have had passenger services restored:- Oxford-Bicester both BR and Chiltern but, before it became a through route to London...

Seen at the railway - Dartmoor Railway Supporters Association, Okehampton, Devon (dartmoor-railway-sa.org) More 'concrete' evidence of work proceeding.

What standards apply to rail infrastructure these days. Is it the case that new platforms have to be straight or on very gentle curves? What is the maximum radius allowed.? Is new pointwork/turnouts banned on gradients? What is the max gradient allowed? Do all new footbridges have to have...