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  1. Jozhua

    Class 810 - The Right Fit For EMR?

    I've seen a lot of debate in the main Class 810 introduction thread, so creating this as a friendly space for debate around the merits of the 810 including but not limited to... -Seats -Capacity -Possibility of keeping 222 fleet to supplement capacity? Personally, I'd prefer the whole fleet be...
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    ECML Signalling Failure Between Newcastle and Durham

    Hey, Currently sat on an LNER train (11:30 from Newcastle to Kings Cross) and it's not leaving due to signalling failure between Newcastle and Durham. Looks like no trains are going at all and there has been a raft of cancellations. Anyone who knows more, I'd be very happy for your...
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    Evolyn - A New Operator For the Chunnel?

    (Feel free to move to International Transport if more suitable location - Eurostar does run in the UK though!) Regarding this article: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/10/12/evolyn-the-high-speed-rail-startup-with-mystery-investors-coming-for-eurostars-crown It will be interesting to see...
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    Nottingham Express Transit - Reliability & Renewals (2023-2024)

    Just one day before a large portion of the network is to be offline for scheduled maintenance, the whole tram network has had a communications failure that means no trams are running. This failure is almost certainly an IT issue, rather than a more typical maintenance task, but it has followed...
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    NET - The Forest Track Works (18th - 31st August)

    Yet again NET wait until I have a week of annual leave to schedule disruptive work, which is going to make getting to the station a pain! Work at The Forest scheduled between 18th-31st of August, presumably for track renewal. One hopes they don't opt to simply do an 'as like' replacement for...
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    Could more IETs be built for operators such as LNER?

    As someone who is an occasional LNER rider, I have noticed that the service seems to be very well utilised and is always quite full. With LNER being forced by treasury to ditch their IC225 fleet, I wonder whether the 80Xs currently being run will have enough capacity for their needs? An...
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    Future Of Erewash Valley/Electrification

    Hello, Thought I'd start a new thread branching off of the MML electrification regarding Erewash Valley & how we believe it could best fit in with plans for the rail network in the area? I'll respond to a few people in my next post. Cheers! 1678019492 The route via Ambergate is very...
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    Bus Price Cap - Impact On Services

    Hello! I've looked to see if there is a similar thread, but can't find an open one, so here goes. Obviously the price cap is running from 1st Jan to 31st March on *most* local bus routes in England. My experience on the Indigo from Nottingham last weekend was that it was significantly busier...
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    Tracking Line Speed Increases

    Of course, while there is a lot of focus on headline speeds (e.g. 125mph, 186mph, 225mph), much of the work on the "legacy" network these days is focused on dealing with slow spots to increase average speeds across the network. Examples I'm aware of recently are Salford Crescent - Bolton...
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    Future Cross Country Fleet?

    So considering that WCML is looking to move to bi-modes for the routes requiring diesel and some DMUs will (potentially) be freed up from EMR, any idea how this might impact the XC fleet? Currently it is one of the most chronically under-capacity TOCs, so getting some cascades moving seems like...
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    Express Bus Service - A Missing Gap?

    I note in the UK that there just isn't much in terms of express bus service connecting towns together - especially not regularly scheduled service making use of dual carriageways/motorways. It seems like a real missed opportunity to create a useful service on routes where a rail line...
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    British Waiting Rooms/Facilities - Some Room For Improvement?

    I write this in a cold Derby station in one of the glass waiting rooms at the opposite end of the platform to the one my train is arriving on. It is quite chilly (doors are wide open) and the one plug I found was "locked" out of use. Not the greatest experience for a 30 minute layover. But...
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    Trolley Vs Battery Electric Buses - Are trolleybuses a practical alternative?

    I've seen a lot of debate surrounding the use of Trolleybuses for electrification of the global bus fleet. Some popular transportation/urban planning channels have taken to calling battery buses a "scam". From my perspective, a battery electric bus fleet > a battery electric car fleet, just as...
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    Nottingham Rapid Transit: Regional Rail Idea

    Hey all, Sharing my idea for a Nottinghamshire Rapid Transit system (NRT) to compliment the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) system. Essentially this falls fairly close to a metro in terms of service, but would be based primarily on existing rights of way, with targeted upgrades in certain...
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    Heritage/Enthusiast Railways Providing Functional Passenger/Freight Service

    I was travelling on the NET Hucknall line yesterday and thought how much it all reminded me of heritage railways with the low platforms, single track sections, etc! It got me wondering if there are heritage or enthusiast run lines that are often used to carry passengers/freight on journeys not...
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    Vending Machines on Trains

    Hey all, this is probably a really dumb idea, but with catering disappearing on increasingly long journeys, what is the practicality of introducing vending machines onto trains? If you're a bit dehydrated or sugar low, being able to get a drink/snack is an absolute saviour, especially if you...
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    Fixing stiff wheels

    I got some pretty cheap MK2 models, however the wheels are a bit stiff - anyone got some advice on getting them running a bit better? Thanks!
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    NET Greenhaus trams - No AC!

    I've been riding the good ol NET a lot after my return to Nottingham, which has been very convenient as I live near a tram stop! However, I have noticed, at least on the newer sets, they have been genuine greenhouses in this weather. Its not that they are the same temperature as outside, it's...
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    Via Rail "Corridor" Upgrades/HFR

    Not seen a thread on this project, but essentially it seems VIA are looking to upgrade what is essentially the Canadian equivalent of the NEC. That seems pretty good, eh? It is involving de-segregation of passenger and freight trains as unlike the NEC, the route shares tracks with freight...
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    Should we replace heavy rail lines with Metrolink?

    Hi everyone. Wanted to get your input on proposals to change heavy rail services to places like Glossop and Wigan to light rail Metrolink operations. Personally, I think that light rail may not be the best solution for these longer distance journeys. I feel like limitations on top speeds and...

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