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https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/04/switch-on-for-worlds-first-on-track-solar-power.html I must be missing something here, surely the panels will get covered in dirt and muck within weeks? And maintenance access is going to be a nightmare. Does anyone think this is really a viable thing?

There was a side-discussion in this thread (https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/flying-from-uk-to-eu-do-i-just-need-a-passport.282396/post-7183725) about UK border control passport gates. @sor said that his experience has been similar to mine, in that it didn't work on the eGates until...

Really quick question. Just passed through Preston and 390 114 was over at one of the RES platforms. I can't say I've ever seen a 390 across there, is it just that I've not been through Preston at this time of day or is it poorly?

Is that actually the only feasible use? Would no additional journey options become available? Genuine question since I don't know anything about the area and routes.

I have a feeling this will evolve into something separate and distinct to the conflict being discussed in the 2023 Israel - Hamas / Hezbollah war thread. Mods, feel free to merge if you think it should be. Reports are coming in that Israel has attacked targets in Tehran: Source: BBC News I...

In another thread it was noted that: Which raises this question of what if you want to pay something other than the full fare in cash? What if I want to pay using a RTV, for example? Is that classed as a cash equivalent? A mix of cash and another payment method? Thoughts?

Apologies if this has already been discussed, I did look but didn't see a thread. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2024/06/first-digitally-signalled-train-runs-on-east-coast-main-line.html Good to see that the project is coming along. Funnily enough, the apparent lack of progress came up as a...

Random thought that just came to me: We've had a few threads asking which station gets calls by the most operators eg: Station with most TOCs [Trivia] Smaller stations served by the most TOCs TRIVIA: Most amount of TOCs at a two-platform station But are there any pieces of infrastructure - eg...

Saw an article online that reminded me of this thread: E-scooter & hoverboard ban on GTR. The government has released new guidance for e-bike and e-scooter safety. It includes guidance aimed at consumers including warnings about counterfeit/uncertified batteries and the fire risks that they...

Had my first flight with Norse Atlantic this week, flying Gatwick to Barbados. I can't say that I was overly impressed with the experience. Though, I guess that's low-cost for you. On the positive side, the flight was more or less on time and the aircraft was clean and comfortable with nothing...

Was just watching Steve Marsh's video about his day trip from Penzance to Scilly, and in it he mentioned that there are rail+sail /rail+fly tickets. Looked them up and they've an interesting restriction in that there's a minimum 4 day stay...

The iconic Mexicana name and logo are returning to the skies after over a decade with a new incarnation of the airline. What's interesting about this is that it's being set up by the Government of Mexico and will be run by the military. Are there any other (recent) examples of military run but...

Since we seem to be in the mood for silly food-related polls, here's another one: Cereal with milk, is it a soup or a salad? Using the dictionary definitions, it could be either: Soup is a primarily liquid food, generally served warm or hot, that is made by combining ingredients of meat or...

Just popped up in my YouTube feed, haven't finished watching it yet but this creator's air disaster videos are usually reasonably accurate. Mods, please move this thread if it's more appropriate for a different sub-forum.

Just on a train passing through Scropton and it seemed to be quite a long cable run between the signal box and the semaphore signal - can't measure distances on the Google Maps app, but I'd wager it was north of 750m. So, the question: where on the network had the longest distance between...

Just saw two HST power cars back to back heading through Perth. I'm guessing that one was unwell and was being taken for some TLC, can anyone confirm if this was the case?

mods note - split from the Conservative Party thread. To those opposed to UBI, how would you feel about a minimum living standard instead? Basic housing and sufficient food to ensure nutritional needs are met so that nobody starves or goes homeless?

And no, it's not a datum plate! Saw this yesterday when passing through Birmingham Airport. It's mounted over one of the bus stops, though it obviously wasn't in use at the time. My first thought is a charging point, but wondering if someone could confirm. Thanks!

Thread title pretty much sums it up. I've seen the term used a few times recently and was wondering. Any chance of an example? Thanks.

Split from this thread: I would say it's largely because US companies have been quite successful at snapping up their potential competitors elsewhere. As an example, my current employer was a very successful player in our market - which brought us to the attention of US venture capitalists who...