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There is a handy zoomable map with all the names of the various viaducts, cuttings, embankments etc on this link https://www.hs2.org.uk/building-hs2/viaducts-and-bridges/delta-junction/

Although M25 can be prone to delays during the day. Unless the driver is just dropping off or picking up (and that can incur charges), time (and cost) taken to park and get to terminal might be factor in competitiveness, but without knowing proposed fares can't compare costs.

No, not chasing you for more money or follow up. But if it was your sisters pass and it was confiscated, and she is at same address, then she will presumably have to reapply and her parents (who are obviously your parents too) might get to see a replacement pass and reminder of the rules...

I think it crosses at a shallow angle and is referred to as the Coleshill Box. The support pillars either side of the motorway and an intermediate one are now under construction. They appear to be very long, guessing around 100m each, but staggered due to the intersection angle Can't find a...

I think this is a reflection of society change. Many older of partly infirm people don't like changing trains, no longer like long distance driving, and would rather a through train to close to destination when visiting relatives when they can be met or get taxi. At same time many of the...

Of course the UK might one day join Schengen. It now has more migrants crossing in boats than ever present themselves via Europe at stations or airports. So usual argument for keeping border with mainland Europe is rather weak, and when they do arrive we don't go in for Trump style...

BBC article on Gatwick second runway, as part of Secretary of State being minded to approve Gatwick had to come up with aircraft noise reduction plans and getting 54% to/from airport by public transport. Anyone else spot the obvious conflict of interest in SoS decision, encourage ORR to rapidly...

Yes, originally the final 701 was to enter service by early December 2020, and the slower 455s would have been gone by Oct or Nov 2020 (depending on if last 455 or 458 was last of old fleet to go). With the old (slower) trains gone, the timetable recast (and speeded up suburban services) should...

To be fair, XC (and BR before them) have rather thinned out the service over the years, until the mid 1970s many trains ran using Warwick route instead of through Coventry And when XC was first privatised still had trains to South Coast, (both Brighton and Portsmouth) both now dumped. Could...

Yes, it would be possible to change algorithms to include a disembarking passengers factor at intermediate stations when system chooses seats, to try and even it out, so not getting loads alighting off one coach and few next coach. Down here in South West all platforms are marked with zones...

I was wondering about the thinking for needing 2 extra to cover refurb period, but might be added to refresh (which suggests they would then keep them) Rather suggests they are aiming for bare minimum to operate the timetable rather than taking on extras for any growth, or running more trains...

The job description would be rather long if it listed out every task, rather than being indicative. And to be honest most union officials wouldn't want it enforced to exact description (and it works both ways if it is prescriptive), just imagine if it said wear uniform properly, then someone...

From the HS2 in your area map, Bromford tunnels Mary Ann 5560m, 40m to go, updated 21st April Elizabeth 3440m, 2160m to go, updated 28th (sic) April Northolt tunnels Anne 4843m, 657m to go, updated 18th April Emily 4992m, 557m to go, updated 18th April...

Northern tender for 17 units (plus option for extra 2 which might be leased) to refresh them to Northern standards (ex West Midlands) Plan is to do them at Manchester MID starting September, with work to finish by April 2026 (when the roads in depot needed for Northern units to get ETCS...

Partly history, and partly the requirements of City (of London) Corporation. Originally line got to Blackfriars (the old bridge where piers had nothing for years, but now northbound platform partly reuses them). Then there was a station at Ludgate Hill (which was hidden behind other buildings...

When Blue Circle wanted to develop the site about 30 years ago, various masterplans followed. There was originally going to be housing zones built up over about 20-30 years. There was provision for big multi storey car parks as the surface parking would eventually get built over. This link...

A new drone video of A46 at Stoneleigh and HS2 bridge Cranes moving the plates to hold the roadway either side of the new bridge have now gone. Work appears to be ongoing to backfill / build up either side of bridge ahead of restoring the road. 1745521692 < Automerge > Drone video 24th...

Freight is mainly stone trains from the Mendip quarries, and Westbury stables number of locos. There are a few each day. There are a couple of maritime container trains which run via Bath and Trowbridge to Southampton each day. Some stone from Tytherington (near Yate) also comes this way (has...

Thats my reading of it too, if you can buy it online, then should be before boarding. If a disability means can't buy it, then showing an appropriate disability card means there would be no penalty and staff would sell you the ticket as it is first opportunity to buy it. Getting on the train...

New drone video of HS2 construction including the A43 bridge (where dual carriageway has temporarily been slewed around worksite). Looks like main steel deck beams are in and build up of bridge deck is now underway