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  1. jw

    XC Voyager Refurbishment

    Not necessarily, it might be simply 'forward facing' CCTV.
  2. jw

    XC Voyager Refurbishment

    A (somewhat low quality) snapshot taken from a presentation given by CrossCountry to the Rail North Committee earlier today as recorded in this YouTube video - see from 26 minutes in... These images are noted by the CrossCountry spokesperson as being for illustrative purposes and are not final...
  3. jw

    GWR Class 387 Cardiff Special Events

    What train lengths did GWR use?
  4. jw

    Northern Unit Refurbishments

    This thread explains the unique circumstances surrounding 156748 and this website shows the original flood.
  5. jw

    Wheelchair user unable to board Azuma in reverse configuration at Kings Cross

    Why should wheelchair users have to accept a lower quality journey experience? Why shouldn't they advocate for themselves? The idea that a wheelchair user should just accept a delay and not kick up a fuss is part of the problem and is a pretty poor attitude. If this is happening to Doug, who is...
  6. jw

    Confirmed : HS2 West Midlands-Manchester line to be scrapped and replaced with other projects.

    Hope Valley line electrification and reopening to Tavistock also mentioned as part of 'Network North'. Shame we couldn't have these *and* HS2 to Manchester. The cynic in me won't be getting my hopes up as to balance spend the Government may not fund these projects until the time frame in which...
  7. jw

    New XC contract - news & updates (not speculation)

    Glad to finally see a full fleet refurbishment for CrossCountry, very overdue.
  8. jw

    CP7 funding objectives published

    That's not for direct supply to the trains, but rather one of the intermediate stages between the supply from the national grid and the end conversion to 750v DC.
  9. jw

    GwR HSTs to be stood down

    What happened to the IETs previously used for the Bristol fast services via Bristol Parkway? Would these units be available to substitute at least some of the HSTs?
  10. jw

    Class 730 LNR & WMR Delivery/test Updates

    Modern Railways are reporting (as a postscript to a Class 196 article) that the Class 730 order is being modified, with a greater proportion of 3-car units. Will be interesting to see how LNWR will utilise this altered fleet.
  11. jw

    Why the Portishead Delay?

    Do you think this means a very low speed limit for passenger trains over the existing freight section? I seem to recall that there was intended to be a modest 50mph maximum speed on the branch initially.
  12. jw

    Why the Portishead Delay?

    WECA allocated a share of £10 million today, to close the funding gap. I believe today is the last day of Parliament before the summer recess. Unsure if the Transport Secretary would take a decision until parliament reconvenes after the break - after all, things will get busy for the...
  13. jw

    Scotrail fleet procurement competition - Class 156, 318 & 320 replacements

    https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/green-light-for-55m-scottish-government-investment-in-decarbonisation/ Looks like total replacement of the Class 318 & 320 fleet, with some additional EMUs/Battery-EMUs for the Fife Circle, Borders route and East Kilbride line.
  14. jw

    GWR Tender for 30 x 4 car EMUs

    I believe many of the current 387s stable overnight at Cocklebury Sidings, just close to Swindon.
  15. jw

    New rail logo for temporary advertising campaign

    I don't think it looks too bad. Unlike the original designer, I like the variety of green shades used. Let's hope the Government move beyond platitudes and unveil major investment in electrification shortly! It's unclear if this is an secondary or temporary revamp to align with environmentally...
  16. jw

    Autumn refresh for GWR Class 165/166 Turbos

    Is anyone aware if the plan is to install 2+2 seating as part of this refresh?
  17. jw

    Can 1st Class be made Standard by train staff when there is overcrowding?

    Sorry, my misunderstanding of the original post.
  18. jw

    Can 1st Class be made Standard by train staff when there is overcrowding?

    No one currently in First Class is expected to vacate - it is only empty seats that are being offered to those standing in Standard. I believe that those who have purchased First Class tickets can reclaim the cost difference between Standard and First prices in such an event.
  19. jw

    Transport for Wales Class 231 / 756 FLIRTs

    Hope This Is of Interest...
  20. jw

    Government publishes world’s first ‘greenprint’ to decarbonise all modes of domestic transport by 2050

    The report is now live on the DfT website (PDF) Key quotes:

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