Attack on Plants

[theageofthetra]

Have been driving through a veritable sea of orange most of this week with what seems to be a major bushwhacking operation by NR. The only downside is it is exposing the vast quantities of rubbish thrown lineside by the 'great' British public (& NR contractors!) I wonder if clearing it will be part of the remit of the vegetation clearance gangs or will it be allowed to blow onto the track and conductor rail?

 

[absolutelymilk]

I agree that vegetation needs to be cleared where it presents a problem, however what I have seen recently I do not recall seeing happen to such an extent, and so widespread, before. And I've lived for quite a while now and all that time we have had perfectly operational railways.

So you have never heard of a train being delayed due to leaf mulch making the rails slippery?
http://www.networkrail.co.uk/timetables-and-travel/delays-explained/leaves/

 

[Dr_Paul]

Talking of Japanese Knotweed, the up side of the embankment on the District Line near Turnham Green has small signs warning of its presence. Any idea why?

 

[GRALISTAIR]

Have been driving through a veritable sea of orange most of this week with what seems to be a major bushwhacking operation by NR. The only downside is it is exposing the vast quantities of rubbish thrown lineside by the 'great' British public (& NR contractors!) I wonder if clearing it will be part of the remit of the vegetation clearance gangs or will it be allowed to blow onto the track and conductor rail?

In the USA they use low risk prisoners to do that sort of stuff - I think it would run foul of the 'elth and safety crowd gov in the UK though.

 

[Trog]

Talking of Japanese Knotweed, the up side of the embankment on the District Line near Turnham Green has small signs warning of its presence. Any idea why?

Probably to warn staff not to do anything that could spread it.

 

[najaB]

In the USA they use low risk prisoners to do that sort of stuff - I think it would run foul of the 'elth and safety crowd gov in the UK though.

Seeing as it's a live railway, I wouldn't be surprised.

 

[grumblingalong]

Seeing as it's a live railway, I wouldn't be surprised.

It's ok, it would be blamed on the front of the train no longer being yellow.