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    Two trains on single track

    Of course :D. I was just describing 'normal' working for ease of explanation
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    Two trains on single track

    In this situation yes, but you can't have more than one train in the same block at any one time (whether that be under TCB, AB, or TB/RETB)
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    Standard 9F no. 92219 off to the Highlands

    Could a 9F's driving wheels be modified to cope with current check rails? Failing that would the GCR ever run a 9F at speed with their facilities on a demo run?
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    WCRC loses judicial review in High Court

    The ORR quote this paragraph of the Railway Safety Regulations 1999: CDL is therefore defined as doors which are locked centrally (and cannot be operated locally, which is self explanatory imo). I can pull the emergency release on a 350 and shimmy the door open but that doesn't mean they...
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    Varamis Rail Given Operators Licence from ORR

    LSL would be under no obligation to provide a loco / crew for thunderbirding duties. If a unit failed and could not be rectified by the driver/fitter then it could cause many issues depending on location. Would probably be worth Varamis paying for a Tightlock/Dellner barrier wagon to be stabled...
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    Flying Scotsman future

    NRM posted on Social Media today that the Scotsman has been taken off public display 'due to the process of finding a new custodian'. Anyone have any insight as to who or why? One would imagine inspections need to take place if a new custodian takes her on.
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    LNER to offer free period products on trains

    Fun fact, a million quid can buy over 6 million sanitary products at bulk discount. Another fun fact is that a million quid is equal to sweet FA in terms of public sector expenditure.
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    LNER to offer free period products on trains

    A round robin email was sent round an office I work in detailing the change in policy from 'always available' sanitary products in the ladies to 'replenished on the first of each month' due to abuse. As always, the few ruin it for the many...
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    WCRC loses judicial review in High Court

    Give your head a wobble... WCRC have had years of notice to fit CDL. It is unsafe and not fit for mainline operation. We are becoming an increasingly litigious society (taking after the US) and this, among other reasons, drives these decisions from the ORR/wider railway. The fact that WCRC have...
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    Looking after Passengers during severe service disruption.

    Depends on the damage to the train, cows are heavy and fairly dense for their size (average about half a tonne).
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    Worst damage to a locomotive sustained while hauling a railtour?

    D9009 3rd March 2019. I'm not sure if it was ever confirmed exactly what happened but all 6 traction motors were fried.
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    Varamis Rail Given Operators Licence from ORR

    Varamis 5Z14 Rugely - Rugby D.E.D Via Stechford looks like it's having an issue between Coventry and Rugby. Driver on a train waiting to depart new street says it is proceeding at 3mph.
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    Destination Swapping at Crewe Station 23/2/24

    How often did this happen out of interest? I'd have though they'd only really be swapped overnight/during maintenance?
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    Proposals for three new West Midlands railway stations to be developed

    Having had a quick glance at Google Maps I think they'll struggle for space for any more than a standard 2 through platform arrangement. They've not announced a site yet but I'd imagine it will be somewhere adjacent to Landbank Avenue possibly either side of the Willenhall Lane Bridge. If they...
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    Is railway run for engineers or passengers, and who should advise disruption

    Without front line track workers there wouldn't be a railway for passengers. While frustrating its the necessary price to pay for a well maintained safe railway. Why not contact GWR and ask them why they haven't issued a note saying the station car park will be disrupted? Seems like the logical...

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