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  1. Loki

    Once HS2 phase 2b has opened, should dedicated double decker stock be built?

    This increases capacity, not reduce it. The double deck bit is always between the bogies.
  2. Loki

    Once HS2 phase 2b has opened, should dedicated double decker stock be built?

    TGV double deckers are built to GB+. HS2 is GC: Platform height is not a problem for double decker trains. In fact, in a sense, it's better as you can position the doors above the bogies creating more space for seats on the lower deck.
  3. Loki

    Once HS2 phase 2b has opened, should dedicated double decker stock be built?

    Yes. No reason not to use maximum capacity trains especially when the infrastructure supports it.
  4. Loki

    HS2 LOADING GAUGE

    The infrastructure itself is the same gauge as HS1 - UIC GC which is the largest continental gauge permitting the largest double decker trains as long as they only stay on HS2. As far as I know HS2 will not have any British gauge platforms. Rather all trains will have extendable platforms. HS1...
  5. Loki

    Class 93 Tri-mode Loco

    I hate the yellow front in general but you made it look really good. Nice work.
  6. Loki

    Class 93 Tri-mode Loco

    Looks like the continental version rather than class 68/88.
  7. Loki

    West Midlands train director sacked

    The last few times I've used the Snow Hill lines, trains were late 5-10 minutes every time.
  8. Loki

    Why do Class 380s have tapered bodysides when other Desiros don't?

    I've noticed the same thing. Their Verve train also lacks tapering.
  9. Loki

    East Midlands Railway livery and station branding

    The yellow front ruins it completely.
  10. Loki

    Double decker trains

    If we see double decker trains, it will be on the high speed lines as HS1 supports DD and so will HS2.
  11. Loki

    Abellio Greater Anglia Class 755s (Regional Trains)

    Check my previous post about yellow panels.
  12. Loki

    Abellio Greater Anglia Class 755s (Regional Trains)

    The Welsh ones shouldn't have it.
  13. Loki

    Greengauge 21: Beyond HS2

    A useful saving by constructing a section of a new highspeed railway to an outdated standard? What? Why even bother electrifying it then? Save more.
  14. Loki

    Abellio Greater Anglia Class 755s (Regional Trains)

    From: https://deskgram.org/rabe514
  15. Loki

    Abellio Greater Anglia Class 755s (Regional Trains)

    The yellow is useless. Anyone can see the bright lights and if they can't then they will definitely miss the yellow front. This isn't about colours at all but about triggering a defensive reaction from the brain. The light reflected from the yellow panel will reach the human's eye at the same...
  16. Loki

    Double-deck trains

    All HS1 infrastructure (including Temple Mills depot) supports the largest continental trains including double-deckers. Same will be for HS2. The new class 374 is build to a larger loading gauge as well as the shunter locomotives that regularly run on HS1, the freight locomotives that run...
  17. Loki

    Abellio Greater Anglia Class 755s (Regional Trains)

    Are both 755 and 745 to have yellow panels?
  18. Loki

    [Map] Overground, Crossrail and Thameslink as an S-Bahn system

    I've been suggesting this for years. There are many examples where this will help but Metro style services such as the LO are a perfect example. I don't understand for the life of me why are some operators so hell-bent on pretending multiple lines are just one by colouring them with the same...
  19. Loki

    WMTrains livery and station branding

    The yellow front on that 172 is absolute horror as the colour does not mix with the rest in any way. The CAF units and Aventras better come without it. They wouldn't need it anyway. What do you mean? Trams and buses will be repainted too?

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