Recent content by 17jwarman

Looking at the situation of this line has made me wonder about whether it might be better as part of the Chiltern franchise rather than the Great Western franchise. It was never in the plans for GWML electrification (was something about too many bridges and tunnels wasn't it?) If other Thames...

So I realise this is an old forum but I have been reading through it and as someone who uses the line often I have some points to make. Firstly, in regards to AC/DC switchovers at Basingstoke, I think this is what is going to end up happening. If all trains we're made to stop here (which most...

This is a Class 700 discussion so im just going to ask a few questions that have a link to that. What will happen to the slow line platforms at Kings Cross? TSGN have already given Moorgate a 24/7 service and once Great Northern turns into Thameslink and starts running through those canal...

I think they should, as a toc now, order new locos. They are already getting new coaches so why not get new locos? I mean, they could really do something with electro-diesel locos, by which i mean could run off of OHLE and diesel. There would be electro diesel locos to operate each highland...

I honestly think the class 800 is a step in the right direction. Yes the mk3 may be quieter but they are old now. I feel that all new trains running diesel should have electric capabilities. Running diesel under wires is such a waste of money. Kings cross to hull for example? Or the crosscountry...