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    E-ticket/m-ticket vs CCST statistics

    Hi, Does anyone know if there is any data available for the proportion of passengers who use the orange CCST (credit card sized tickets) vs those who use e-tickets (paper roll included) and m-tickets, and those who use season tickets? If so, where could I find this data? Even better if this data...
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    Questions about Neutral Sections

    On EMUs with more than one pantograph and a 25 kV bus (e.g. 390, 397), does the VCB (vacuum circuit breaker) isolate the pantograph from the bus, or the bus from the transformer? If it's the latter, I guess the APMS (automatic power management system) magnets trip all the VCBs at the same time...
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    How do Northern's CAF units know which side the platform is on?

    Shortly before arrival into a station, Northern's CAF units sometimes announce "door will open on the left/right". It's hit and miss though, which suggests entered by driver/guard or possibly just that Northern are having teething issues with it. At a guess, the PIS knows the headcode and...
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    Published Ticket acceptance info?

    Are there any apps/websites where passengers can check whether or not ticket acceptance is in place between 2 operators? It'd be nice to check that info before arriving at the station, allowing me time to purchase an alternative ticket if necessary.
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    Class 350 heating

    I've been on 2 separate 350/4's in the last week where the heating failed in coach B. The conductor made an announcement that none of the on-board staff have any access to the heating controls whatsoever, and that all adjustments are done at the depot. Is this true? Also, given both failures...

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