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    Why does Okehampton - Bere Alston get all the attention, when the case is stronger for reopening to Bideford?

    Moderator note: split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/surely-the-case-is-now-much-stronger-for-bere-alston-tavistock-okehampton.255787/ Why is the conversation always about this line? I don't recall ever seeing a thread about reopening the line to Bideford (for example), although...
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    Roundabout Journeys via HS2 / NPR that may be quicker than current direct journeys

    Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/publication-of-integrated-rail-plan-for-the-north-and-midlands.224967/ A question earlier was whether Birmingham - Nottingham would just be a shuttle, or if it would do something else. Something that wasn't suggested, but seems...
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    Wightlink announce a new battery-powered ferry

    https://www.wightlink.co.uk/about-wightlink/new-ferry Most relevant points from this press release: This sounds like a good step forward. Presumably the new ferry would replace St Faith, and give the Fishbourne route 3 large ferries. Based on similar size ferries operating similar length...
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    Route:Any Permitted fares should allow travel on the fastest service.

    Currently you are allowed to take the shortest distance route (or one that is less than 3 miles longer than it), a route allowed in the routing guide, or a direct train. But most passengers simply want the fastest journey between two stations, so this should be allowed by default, even if it...
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    Comparing speed and efficiency of introducing planes and ships (etc) to new train classes

    I have always wondered about this, and as there is a slightly off topic discussion on the Class 484 thread, I think it is a topic that is worthy of its own debate - hence this thread. Below are all the relevant posts...
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    How could level crossings be improved to make them safer, easier to use and/or reduce their down time

    I do think that there is more work that can be done to ensure that the crossings are closed for an absolute minimum amount of time. Examples would be automatic opening as soon as the train is clear (it always seems to take until the train has disappeared into the distance), not closing a...
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    Decarbonising Shipping

    Moving this interesting debate to a new thread to avoid being told off! Off topic, but I can't let that one go. Absolutely not! Cargo ship schedules are vitally important to keeping freight out of the air and in the sea, which is a vastly more efficient place to put it. Some cargoes can move...
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    XC Voyagers to get battery packs: How could this be implemented and how can the technology be best utilised?

    Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/cross-country-get-three-year-extension.210296/ See following link for official DfT press release including basic details of battery trial-...
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    The decline of P&O Ferries

    P&O announced last week that they were closing Hull-Zeebrugge, and selling the Pride of York and Bruges, as well as the Pride of Burgandy and European Seaway from Dover. https://ferryshippingnews.com/po-ferries-says-goodbye-to-a-route-and-four-ships/ In the context of Covid, this is hardly...
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    Thames Clippers enter partnership with Uber

    Thames Clippers are being rebranded as Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, with a new black and white livery. It seems like you will be able to buy tickets and board using the Uber app, as well as using the existing payment methods...
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    HS2 open access

    I believe that one of the biggest constraints on HS2 capacity is the capacity of Euston Station and its throat. Looking at the plans for Old Oak Common (OOC) Station, with its 6 HS2 platforms, it occurred to me that it might be straightforward to terminate some trains here. With good onward...
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    Should All GWR Trains Call at Old Oak Common?

    Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/why-are-people-opposed-to-hs2-and-other-hs2-discussion.177112 Out of interest, would it be possible to stop alternate trains on the mains at Old Oak? I.E. Train xx:00 stops on platform a, train xx:03 overtakes it non stop through...

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