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mods note - split from this thread I don't think beyond Gravesend, that I can recall. And certainly no need now Crossrail is with us. More should feed that service. 8tph feeding Abbey Wood is decent (2 from Sidcup, 2 TL/Rainham, 2 Dartford, 2 Bexleyheath?) - but ideally there would be more...

So, thinking about all of the investment into Oxford and Cambridge and the incessant threads on here - yes also the arc and growth at Bicester, MK and Wixams/Bedford/Universal - but predominantly I am thinking here about the holistic picture of smaller, older cities which are punching about...

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/oxford-corridor-phase-2-platform-5-updates.235423/ Could a bay be added to the p4/5 island - at either end? Is the width there (or could it be?) A north-facing one could cover the maybe-never Moor St, or Banbury locals, or even...

What is the most intensive regular service this platform has ever had? The peak direction Blackfriars/TLs? Or weekend diversions? Somewhat speculative, but I hope not too much as it's out there in the world, but one day it is earmarked for having Bakerloo line extended service - any ideas on...

Bit of a broader topic, but I was thinking about the recent piecemeal improvements to strategically / economically very important stations such as Oxford and Cambridge, and also Cardiff - a platform added here, an extra exit there, etc - and look at at the navigational craziness and incremental...

I could see a few threads which mention this but none centred on it. Now that this has been approved, it'd be good to understand which of these (lifted from wikipedia, caveats abound) - are going into the final plans, and also - critically - what does this service plan unlock for New St. Could...

Thinking on a future Preston which might have a reinstated Mail platforms set up, and in theory could have P7 reinstated too: Might it be better to cut some through journeys that cross the throat and don't have tons of cross-Preston usage, and add frequency instead. e.g. move to 2tph Preston -...

mods note - split from here. I would think that these type of service on Styal (local, all stations) would be a better fit for a regular service round Ordsall to Victoria - proper 'Manchester Crossrail' - and then 2tph to Rochdale/Stalybridge, once wired. Overlay with 2tph Hazel Grove, say, to...

Seems a good space to tease an incremental extension to, of say, 2tph Paddington terminators, in time - if there is demand and paths could work. Maybe speed up an airport pair.

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/hertford-east-branch-platform-extension-updates.229607/ Great news. Will there ever be anything in the way of duplication to enhance frequency? I could see it having 4tph (either route, or 2 slow and 2 fast).

If it isn't being wired (stupid), it might be this much-questioned future home for 222s.

What is the Bradford-Leeds electrification in aid of? The Calder route goes two ways, with no wires until Victoria or Preston... seems random. Unless part of something else un-articulated.

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/reading-green-park-station.184100/ Any sense of an increase in frequency, in future? We'll have to see how Green Park does, and if it instigates net new journeys, or just replaces Reading/West ones.

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/chiltern-services-to-paddington.211441 Interesting as wasn't this exact movement (West Ealing to High Wycombe) planned as a replacement to the Greenford shuttle, connecting the Chiltern route with Crossrail? Shows how doable it is...

I thought a bypass line was being built for the Edinburgh route, which would save a good couple of minutes. Surely this would be appealing in advance of HS2?

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/nr-liverpool-strategic-study.210695 I couldn't see mention of the extra Halton/Wales services. But I've always thought that two trains per hour (tph) would make more sense. One slow train per hour (as today with Frodsham and...

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/why-is-the-stopping-cambridge-kings-cross-service-branded-thameslink-and-not-great-northern.208573/ Where else could the 'Maidstones' go on the southern side if the northern half was activated into the core some time soon? Could...

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/ebbw-vale-redoubling.144142 Would there ever be a case for regular England>Marches services? Thinking a Bristol - Newport (reverse) - Marches - Liverpool, possibly? Would link Bristol to those towns, and provide Liverpool-Bristol...

Is there any immediate benefit to this in terms of Thameslink pathing? I would guess not as it has been bustituted, but curious if this permanent move will help the flow and unlock anything more? Also, is there a plan to go beyond 2tph from Stevenage down towards Hertford? Or will that always...

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/werrington-grade-separation-approved.167526 Will there be any immediate passenger benefits or changes when this is completed?