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In an idyllic world, every non-urban journey would offer a "Pullman-style" at seat cordon bleu service. Meanwhile, back in the land of 66% subsidised rail travel, for how many people would a catering sevice be "useful?
How much of the direct catering costs would be recovered from revenue?
What...
Once more I read a thread such as this one, looking for any data that supports the assertions of "plenty of demand...; ' etc. I'm not saying there isn't "plenty of demand" but for what? What is the demand for through journeys from Kings Cross and south of Grantham to destinations north of...
I would like to travel from Salisbury to Shrewsbury on the 10th or 11th May and stay there overnight. The next day travel to Llanwrtyd Wells on theHeart of Wales Line and stay two nights. Then travel on to either Swansea or Llanelli which ever is direct. Any advice on the best way to accomplish...
When constructing a '1 11½" narrow gauge line, climbing a long valley, what would be:
a sensible ruling gradient over five miles;
a maximum gradient for 880 yards;
minimum radius curve?:
Many thanks
I recently spent a few days in London and Uber was significantly less expensive than an old school minicab and a fraction of the "Black Cab" rate. I thought Uber was brilliant in my (limited mobilty) experience.
I remember travelling Euston to Keswick (steam hauled) in the early sixties. The long, long train stopped at Lancaster first for the front portion and then moved forward to enable those in the rear portion to alight.