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Prior to the pandemic, it was intended to merge the CLIP modifications with the next regular Programmed Lift (overhaul in National Rail speak). These are compulsory maintenance exams and are analogous to a car's MOT - without them, the train must be stopped. They have a set interval which cannot...

It is true that at present, WGC does have a better service than Welwyn North with the Sevenoaks and Moorgate trains added to the 2CXX Cambridge stopping service. However, prior to the pandemic this was not as clear cut. Welwyn North had an extra two trains per hour (so 4 tph total) that ran...

And by many of the sort of people who know very well how to influence the outcome effectively… More likely is that the pre pandemic four peak trains per hour (including two nonstop to King’s Cross) will be reinstated.

Early on in my career, I encountered the rather curious culture in operations that surrounds “grads”. The term is not really used to refer to anyone who has been to University and has a degree (basically that would include 80% of all office based staff, whether managers or not and is likely true...

This morning, the CLIP train operated train 132 (Timetable Notice 99/24) this morning peak 08:17 from Ruislip Gardens to Grange Hill (via Woodford) with 91001 leading. This is the first time it has operated in passenger service through Central London tunnel section

Many of the delays to rolling stock improvement projects that have manifested themselves over the last several years, stem at least in part from the transfer of the network of London's strategic roads (Trunk Roads - basically the 'red routes') from the Highways Agency to TfL. With these 380...

It really looks odd in a US context, but also sounds odd too with its UK horn sound and no bell for the level (grade) crossing. I presume it wouldn't be allowed out away from the test track without those being fitted (and possibly other modifications) so I presume a rail tour (railfan trip)...

Thanks very much for those @Is2270...

Afternoon all, is anyone able to help with three class 700/0 workings from last week? Tuesday 5 March 2024 the 700/0 that worked 9Y19 0902 Welwyn Garden City - Sevenoaks Tuesday 5 March 2024 the 700/0 that worked 9Y92 1622 Sevenoaks - Welwyn Garden City Friday 8 March 2024 the 700/0 that worked...

Absolutely! The solution (for which the rail industry is / should be lobbying) is further tightening regulation of the handling of scrap metals and their processing, to prevent stolen cables / metals being laundered by unscrupulous scrap businesses. This would reduce the thieves' profits and...

Perhaps a heritage railway will host this Transit as visiting traction on an upcoming diesel gala…

Yes, I have tried that too, but these particular Mark 2 first class seats had full separate cushions - held to the seat headrest by leather straps (just visible in the photo), rather than antimacassars (which would be a single detachable piece of cloth) and it is the cover for one of these that...

Thanks @CyrusWuff that is very helpful. I even got automatic delay repay for 2C52! Needless to say with Alexandra Palace calls now added to these services there is little chance of overtaking the Moorgate all stations services on the fast line, so a 16 minute late start became a 32 minute late...

Hello All. This is a bit a of a long-shot. Does anyone know where I could possibly source one or two replacement white (linen I think) covers for a BR Mark 2 (up to Mark 2E) first class seat head rest cushion as depicted in the image below? I located the image on this excellent site...

Good morning all. Can anyone help me with a couple of class 700 workings, both on Wednesday 28th February 2024? The first is the 700/1 that worked 9S15 0823 Cambridge to Brighton and the second was the 700/0 that worked 2C52 1827 King's Cross to Cambridge (which was 32 minutes late by the time...