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    technology, phone batteries and e-tickets discussion.

    mods note - split from this thread: https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/paid-for-e-ticket-phone-died-penalty-fare-issued-first-appeal-unsuccessful.262332/ It has occurred to me that, morally, should staff have the means to access the ticket online themselves. My point is that if the TOC wants...
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    Losing a ticket before travelling, buy a replacement and reclaim ?.

    I was looking at a tread about a ticket that could not be presented (flat battery) but applies also if a ticket is mislaid. If one loses a ticket before travelling would the correct procedure be to buy a replacement ticket before travelling and later claim a refund ?. How likely is a refund ...
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    Electric Buses - are they safe?

    I am not thinking about the technology as such but more about their use. I have for a while noticed how much higher the rate of acceleration is of an electric bus. This is compounded by the instant acceleration - it does not build up gradually. Further more there is no initial noise or shaking...
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    Options for replacement of TfW Class 230s

    The Borderlands 230s might soon have served their purpose. That is buying time until BEMUs in the form of 777/1s are viable. I am not sure so soon but I think that is the way its going and might always have been. Mind you the Pacers were intended as a cheap short term stopgap for rural lines...
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    Will the onset of WiFi etc lead to the need to upgrade the software and Hardware on older trains ?

    As the amount of OPERATIONAL information increases will these lead to older systems on units finding themselves connected to the internet and all the associated risks. This question started arisingin the Class 458 thread but really is relevant to t most units from the last 20-25 years.
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    Solar Panels - Worth it ?, Do they last long enough ?.

    I have often wondered about solar panels. I have over the years bought various solar powered devices and within a few years or less I have found they no longer work. My latest - an ultrasonic animal repeller has stopped working within 12 months. It can be charged from an external supply but no...
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    BBC News 24 seems to have gone American

    Last night (after about 23:00) I was watching News 24. The main news anchor was American and some of the correspondents were. More than usual and not just talking about American subjects. The BIG problem I had with this was the accent. The young bearded male Anchor was very presentable BUT I...
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    Brian Morrison RIP

    Seems Brian Morrison passed away on 30/04/2023. For those who don't know he was a prolific photographer and I think I recall his name in credits in many publications. Link Brian played a significant role in establishing and the production of Railway Herald, and his passing leaves a big hole in...
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    Future uses for existing or more 230s

    Groan. No I am not trying to resurrect a project that might be terminally dormant. But the WMT 230s at Bletchley might have a future. The following from the "Alternative solutions for the Marston Vale Line" thread. 1682247358 So it seems the three WMT 230s are intact - Nos 23003, 230004 &...
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    New fleet woes general reasons or excuses

    We all know Covid19 is being used as an excuse for all sorts of problems in the UK. Brexit is a valid excuse as well. But I find myself looking beyond those at other reasons for the problems of new fleets of trains. It occurs to me that the UK railways have been introducing a lot of new fleets...
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    Could we see Class 777s on the Borderlands route?

    Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/class-230-units-training-introduction-on-the-borderlands-line.191986 Now your last paragraph makes it look like 777s taking over are more likely than not. Particularly for the North end of the route. So I have to conclude one way...
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    Borderlands time keeping challenges

    Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/class-230-units-training-introduction-on-the-borderlands-line.191986/ From what other posters are saying there has always been a problem with the Borderlands line. The schedule is simply too tight for a reliable hourly service...
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    If MML electrification gets paused, can the installation teams move straight on to HS2 work then back to the MML?

    Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/mml-electrification-progress-updates.110445 My bold - its on page 9 opposite page 8 in my Modern Railways (April 2023). Yes basically its all sources suggest etc etc. My only hope is that if MML electrification gets paused that...
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    Is generosity something to be ashamed of?

    Started a new thread after reading through this closed thread. Anyway it did raise in me the thought I often have as to how generous one should be. Its disappointing if no gratitude is returned but I still feel empowered to do good deeds. On the other hand push me and I get obstinate !. I have...
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    Shops selling at prices ending in 99p

    Oh yes indeed. Most people I know see the price reduction. I ignore how the price has changed and look at the final price not how it got there. Another one is people see something like £1.99 as £1 or £5.99 as £5 - they always round down even though both prices are actually almost one whole...
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    Class 700 getting ends wrong

    I was coming home to Croydon on the 20:51 from London Bridge (to Gatwick iirc) today Friday 09/12/2022 when I noticed something I have seen before on more than one occasion. I was sat in the "First Class" at the rear. Except the displays showing toilet status and coach loading levels indicated...
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    Victoria Escalators wasting electricity ?.

    Why is there a blocked off escalator left running in the wrong direction ?. I have noticed this more than once at Victoria underground station where the escalators bring people up from the Victoria line (the old up/exit and down/in route). There are three escalators and on each occasion the...
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    Ridiculous things shops do

    Mostly irritating. Have people go any examples. For me. The time honoured habit of moving products around in the supermarket. Waste my time eh - so I will find the most senior person I can to take me to the right place. Last few years I have noticed the absence of opening hours listed in the...
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    Are the UK railways heading towards a period of Austerity ?.

    I have been wondering for a while if the railways are about to see a trimming of the subsidy received. Or even harsher. Because of that I am tempted to jump at recent events that could indicate that. One being the statement that the Caledonian Sleeper contract is to cease from June next year...
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    Electronic ventilation question

    I am having trouble re-instating our humidity controlled fan. The fair lady had asked the electrician to move the sensor/pull-cord-override switch because the cord was right next to the pull cord for the bathroom light. I could see that it was getting inadvertently pulled so I had it tied up...

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