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    Bushey Trap and Drag: Questions for Traincrew and Dispatchers.

    I'm starting a new thread so as not to distract from any discussion on how to PREVENT a similar problem on this thread on the Trap and Drag incident at Bushey. After reading that report four questions, primarily aimed at Traincrew, Dispatch Staff and maybe others in the rail industry, came into...
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    Death of Phil Sayer

    I think this is worth noting. Phil Sayer, voice of many station announcements, died, aged 62, on Thurday 14th. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-36052363
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    2012 West Coast Franchise Failure: That 'Spreadsheet Error'.

    Having seen a number of references to the problems with the 2012 West Coast Franchise award being due to a 'Spreadsheet Error' I thought, as someone involved in government modelling, I would clarify things a bit, explaining a bit about what happened in relation to 'the spreadsheet' and what has...
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    Station Toilets - Woking in particular

    WARNING - Major Rant follows... Woking Station Toilets. What is the deal with these? For the 20 years I have used this station the main toilets on the Island Platform (2/3/4) have regularly been out of service for 'Drainage Issues'. Some years it seems like they have been out of use for most...
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    RAIB: Potentially fatal power door issue on various stock

    This is probably going to reach, or has reached, rail staff 'by the proper channels' but having just read it I thought it worthwhile to post it here so people get to know ASAP. Its also of interest to passengers, like myself. Short Summary: An issue with handling a faulty door nearly led to...

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