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I am a flying/plane enthusiast and I agree with you.

I would love to at least see a start made. It could happen under a Labour Government. Felixstowe to the Midlands electrified and then Southampton on what would have been the electric spine. There are other infills that have been pointed out elsewhere to really improve railfreight and make a...

Exactly - extremely versatile.

Correct. Start with what you can and do the harder bits later on.

I hope so. ROSCOs are part of the problem imho not part of the solution. But it is a longer term aspiration - it could not happen immediately.

Even class 47s- there were over 500 of them - ubiquitous- so route cleared and most drivers anywhere in GB could drive them were trained on them. That has to simplify and reduce costs. If they required repair, spare parts were again mostly standardised.

Lets say Labour get in (highly likely) this will be way way down on their list of priorities I am afraid. BTW, I have family in Lytham.

Exactly my thoughts too!

If they get in for two terms, I think it will take that long. Good!

East Ham

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Yes

They will not allow bimetallic aka galvanic couples on this project. One assumes they have learned from the mistakes. A lot more free flow of air in this location too. So will not have the same issues.

And in all probability a change in government.

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Seems not. If you wanted to electrify a key route from Southampton port to the midlands that would be the place to start.

To me the biggest frustration of all - and not just in connection with railways.

I totally agree. Overseas contributor myself too. I love this site. Been a member for 12 years now. 10/10