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If it is a stopping service it may not get about 75mph for example so running a 158/150 mix is not really a problem and will still keep to time.

Driver or trainee driver?

Who?

I don't think ROG bought any. It was Europhonix

Without diesel engines it could be a struggle

That only works with a airbrake loco leading a duel braked loco on vacuum stock. Not the the other way round.

I don't believe there are any speed restrictions in place at the moment. Think you just got unlucky

Still waiting to see how VT plan on fitting CDL to their vac stock

Makes sense thanks

Are you sure about that? RDG says "The 2023 pay increase will depend on further negotiations within local train companies on the reforms needed to meet the tough financial challenge the industry still faces, while also improving how we serve our customers. These discussions will take place...

Not true. They do have some dual braked MK1s and air brakes MK2s use on tours.

I might be wrong but my understanding with ATO is it only works if the train has a schedule which this did and if in ATO the driver should not need to intervene as it will follow the schedule. Same as it would in passenger service.

Class 5s are booked to stop so to do a power change over.

Obviously not but sometimes it is the simple things that make a big difference. I work on the railway but not as a driver. If I make a mistake its on me. If the mistake is then made by others the fix is often extra training/ briefings. When a driver makes a mistake we always seem to go and find...

Changes don't need to be made. Just better training for drivers. They drive in and out the core everyday so should know better about how the changeover works.

Staff Travel in Europe https://www.raildeliverygroup.com/rst/where-can-i-go.html#Europe

Don't 373s serve Belgium already though?

Not sure to be honest. Don't know if it is needed for Amsterdam

700s don't have the ability to retract the shoes. Only 717s can do this.

Does Eurostar use ETCS?