Trains
Trains
(25 Nov 2014, 12:51 pm)Scott There may be benifits in electrification on the Carlisle to Hexham section, as electric trains can acclerate quicker, achieve higher speeds, and therefore reduce jouney times.
However, between Newcastle and Hexham there is little point, as the stops are close together, so the train will have to stop as soon as it has started, therefore reducing the benifit of faster trains.
Better diesel trains such as class 170s instead of the 142s and 156s may help, and may be more cost effective. These have they adavantage in that newer diesels can borrowed on a trail basis, and things can revert back after if there is little or no improvement.
(25 Nov 2014, 12:51 pm)Scott There may be benifits in electrification on the Carlisle to Hexham section, as electric trains can acclerate quicker, achieve higher speeds, and therefore reduce jouney times.
However, between Newcastle and Hexham there is little point, as the stops are close together, so the train will have to stop as soon as it has started, therefore reducing the benifit of faster trains.
Better diesel trains such as class 170s instead of the 142s and 156s may help, and may be more cost effective. These have they adavantage in that newer diesels can borrowed on a trail basis, and things can revert back after if there is little or no improvement.
(27 Nov 2014, 9:16 am)Scott I found East Coast rather sloppey with jerky uncomfortable trains, heaters on during the summer, and even a tarin stopping short at Edinburgh, with no info as to replacement bus services. Open ticket did allow the use of a ScotRail service to complete the journey.
Cross Country seemed to provide a better service, but I rarely used them. Northern Rail do very well with the older rolling stock. A return journey on Virgin West Coast wen't very well. Got into Carlilse 5 minutes early, with a very smooth ride.
(27 Nov 2014, 9:16 am)Scott I found East Coast rather sloppey with jerky uncomfortable trains, heaters on during the summer, and even a tarin stopping short at Edinburgh, with no info as to replacement bus services. Open ticket did allow the use of a ScotRail service to complete the journey.
Cross Country seemed to provide a better service, but I rarely used them. Northern Rail do very well with the older rolling stock. A return journey on Virgin West Coast wen't very well. Got into Carlilse 5 minutes early, with a very smooth ride.
(27 Nov 2014, 9:16 am)Scott I found East Coast rather sloppey with jerky uncomfortable trains, heaters on during the summer, and even a tarin stopping short at Edinburgh, with no info as to replacement bus services. Open ticket did allow the use of a ScotRail service to complete the journey.
Cross Country seemed to provide a better service, but I rarely used them. Northern Rail do very well with the older rolling stock. A return journey on Virgin West Coast wen't very well. Got into Carlilse 5 minutes early, with a very smooth ride.
(27 Nov 2014, 9:16 am)Scott I found East Coast rather sloppey with jerky uncomfortable trains, heaters on during the summer, and even a tarin stopping short at Edinburgh, with no info as to replacement bus services. Open ticket did allow the use of a ScotRail service to complete the journey.
Cross Country seemed to provide a better service, but I rarely used them. Northern Rail do very well with the older rolling stock. A return journey on Virgin West Coast wen't very well. Got into Carlilse 5 minutes early, with a very smooth ride.
All Aboard: East Coast Trains is on Sky 1 HD until 5:00 if anyone is interested!
(06 Dec 2014, 3:08 pm)MarcTheA4 All Aboard: East Coast Trains is on Sky 1 HD until 5:00 if anyone is interested!
(06 Dec 2014, 3:08 pm)MarcTheA4 All Aboard: East Coast Trains is on Sky 1 HD until 5:00 if anyone is interested!
(06 Dec 2014, 10:27 pm)AdamY I watched a bit of this on Thursday night. It seemed pretty interesting.
(06 Dec 2014, 10:27 pm)AdamY I watched a bit of this on Thursday night. It seemed pretty interesting.
(06 Dec 2014, 11:14 pm)Andreos1 Didn't catch this, but the first series was quite good.
(06 Dec 2014, 11:14 pm)Andreos1 Didn't catch this, but the first series was quite good.
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-30504898
Dft criticised over Thameslink and IEP deals.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-30625622
Close incident between a train and an HGV yesterday on the ECML.
(29 Dec 2014, 10:44 pm)Adam http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-30625622
Close incident between a train and an HGV yesterday on the ECML.
(29 Dec 2014, 10:44 pm)Adam http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-30625622
Close incident between a train and an HGV yesterday on the ECML.
(29 Dec 2014, 10:53 pm)aureolin Baffling. The article makes clear that the HGV driver was being cautious, and no one has thought to ask Network Rail or Durham County Council why they aren't gritting routes that pose a severe danger to human life. It should be common sense that a downward slope towards a level crossing is gritted, and as a matter of course, not upon an ad-hoc request.
(29 Dec 2014, 10:53 pm)aureolin Baffling. The article makes clear that the HGV driver was being cautious, and no one has thought to ask Network Rail or Durham County Council why they aren't gritting routes that pose a severe danger to human life. It should be common sense that a downward slope towards a level crossing is gritted, and as a matter of course, not upon an ad-hoc request.
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-30649551?ocid...ow_twitter
Toc's forced to promote cheaper tickets.
http://www.nrm.org.uk/PlanaVisit/Events/...-gala.aspx
Events organised for Feb half term at Shildon.
(05 Jan 2015, 12:18 pm)Andreos1 http://www.nrm.org.uk/PlanaVisit/Events/...-gala.aspx
Events organised for Feb half term at Shildon.
(05 Jan 2015, 12:18 pm)Andreos1 http://www.nrm.org.uk/PlanaVisit/Events/...-gala.aspx
Events organised for Feb half term at Shildon.
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