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Can the 68s operate with 6 or 7 Mark V coaches rather than the standard 5? Surely running longer trains would be economical? And given TPE Northern route only stops at the larger stations, then platform length should not be an issue.

With TPE experiencing a significant number of cancellations due to sickness, industrial relations and training, why do they not maximize the train lengths on those services which still do run. Manchester-Cleethorpes is often reduced to a 2 hour interval service and then you find it's formed of a...

mods note - split from this thread: https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/class-810-for-east-midlands-railway-construction-introduction-updates.195052/ I have just read the following article in which a wool-rich moquette and leather headrests are mentioned. Hooray for common sense. Leather...

It's a real pity Grand Central are running 5-car Class 180 diesel units all the way down the electrified ECML to Kings Cross. Surely longer bi mode units should be considered for these services, thereby minimising pollution when running under the wires and maximizing capacity on the congested...

I've noticed NYMR services to/from Whitby seem to be operated by Class 25 diesel, changing to Steam traction at Grosmont. The only steam engine which visits Whitby is the Southern No.825. Is there a reason for the continual swopping of traction from diesel to steam and vice versa at Grosmont...

The current timetable has no trains from London to Bedford from 0101 to 0618 on a Sunday. While a 24 hour service does operate Monday to Saturday, the lack of any trains early on a Sunday does mean it can be difficult for night revellers to return from a Saturday night out in London and equally...

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/why-no-new-stock-for-the-southern-tpe-route.196530/ If the Cleethorpes to Manchester Airport service is operated hourly by 6-car units, presumably it would be possible to have only a 3-car unit continue between Piccadilly and the...

Is there any hope of a follow-on order for more Siemens Class 700 for Thameslink services ? I often spot an 8-car 700/0 operating on primary Bedford to Brighton services. The last time it was departing London Bridge full and bursting on a peak-hour service to Brighton. Given that every carriage...

I'm surprised the western most part of Blackfriars rail bridge was not strengthened and re-built to provide additional terminating platform(s). There used to be 4 terminating platforms on the eastern side. Once the through Thameslink platforms were rebuilt and the terminating platforms switched...

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/tpe-mark-5a-coaching-stock-progress.143579/page-137#post-4126527 I'm sure when the TPE was using Class 45 and Class 47 traction, the trains were at least 6 coaches long.

We have a once sparklingly new and environmentally friendly station at London Blackfriars with spectacular views of the River Thames and the London skyline through large glass panels. Isn't it a pity we can't find a window cleaner to keep the glass clean. Open to the elements and grubby, greasy...

Am I the only one who objects to the use of blatant age discrimination for new railcards ? Surely this should be illegal ? What right does a 26-30 year old have to discount travel over a 25 or 31 year old? It's as offensive as saying this fare is for a white customer or this railcard is for men...

I've always been very impressed by the way the train dispatch operation is run at East Croydon with staff suitably attired and well trained. I think they'd look even smarter with a Southern uniform cap rather than the odd tea cosy though. But 2 questions arise: 1. Why are there at least 3...

Could the National Rail enquiries app be enhanced to show train length ? It's a really informative tool with timetable updates, train movements and platform allocations, but the one thing which seems to be missing is the train formation. Most station indicator boards now inform passengers that...

Does anybody know what building work is taking place at Cricklewood carriage sidings at the moment ? The vacant site to the west of the MML is due to be used for an infrastructure and aggregates depot I believe. But there is some preparatory work taking place east of the EMU sidings, on the site...

Moderators note: split from Thameslink Services/Timetable from May 20th' Me: can I have a weekly season ticket from Luton to Blackfriars commencing Tuesday 5th please ? Ticket office: I can't sell you that, you'll have to come back on Monday evening. Me: Aye ? Ticket office: yes I can only do...

If EMT were to take the GC HSTs initially to allow PRM modifications on their existing fleet, could these additional units be used to introduce a Thames-Clyde express service between Glasgow and St. Pancras once the modification work is complete. A twice-daily extension of an existing early...

Recently reported in the Modern Railways magazine that the hourly service between Bedford and Bletchley is likely to be operated solely by two Class 153 units when London Midland sends Class 150 off-lease to Northern. Reportly concern raised from locals that the capacity will be insufficient...