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denphone 31-01-2013 10:30

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The world's most spectacular railway stations.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/jo...?frame=2465103

Now which is my favourite.

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Emergency franchise plans set out by DfT.

http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2013/...s-set-out.html

Halcyon 01-02-2013 19:14

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Limoges-Bénédictins station in Limoges, France, is also a lovely station that I really like passing through on my travels.


https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2013/03/82.jpg

denphone 01-02-2013 19:23

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Yes indeed it does look a beauty but if l had a favourite it would be St Pancras Station as at one time there were plans to demolish it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Pancras_railway_station

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=st...HOao0AW0sIGYCg

denphone 04-02-2013 18:10

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Battery-powered intercity trains possible, says government study.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/fe...possible-study

denphone 13-02-2013 15:54

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Network Rail publishes rolling stock strategy.

http://www.railjournal.com/index.php...ml?channel=542

Cobbydaler 13-02-2013 22:08

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Landslip cuts Doncaster Scunthorpe line Link

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2013/02/26.jpg

denphone 14-02-2013 05:15

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Thats a big landslip as we have had quite a few down here in the last 3 months near Dawlish and Teignmouth as well.

Sirius 14-02-2013 08:12

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobbydaler (Post 35536331)
Landslip cuts Doncaster Scunthorpe line Link

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2013/02/34.jpg

Wow thats shocking

denphone 15-02-2013 17:00

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobbydaler (Post 35536331)
Landslip cuts Doncaster Scunthorpe line Link

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2013/02/26.jpg

Colliery landslip line faces indefinite closure.

http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2013/...ne-may-be.html

Not looking good for that line currently.

denphone 16-02-2013 16:52

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Steam railmotor back on South Devon line after 100 years.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-21472043

Very nice.:tu:

Ravenheart 17-02-2013 18:37

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US "Light" engine move

http://youtu.be/7MonfXuKuDU

denphone 17-02-2013 18:48

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravenheart (Post 35537857)
US "Light" engine move

http://youtu.be/7MonfXuKuDU

Wow that's certainly very impressive Raven.

denphone 18-02-2013 11:05

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Which? claims many rail passengers 'dissatisfied'.

http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2013/...assengers.html

Quote:

MANY RAIL passengers are dissatisfied with their journeys, according to a new survey by the consumer organisation Which?

But the findings, which follow the questioning of about 7,000 people, contradict the results of the much larger surveys carried out by Passenger Focus, which reported recently that passenger satisfaction is at an average of 85 per cent.

The lowest performer, according to Which?, was First Capital Connect with 40 per cent, while Virgin Trains was top of the table for the second year running with a score of 67 per cent.
Well obviously l can only speak for myself and my family and say we have always had excellent service no matter where we have gone apart from the train breaking down once.

denphone 24-02-2013 17:09

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Surprise boost for HS2 to be unveiled.

http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2013/...or-hs2-to.html

Quote:

PLANS to build HS2 have been given a boost by a Government announcement that it intends to promote a Paving Bill in the next session of Parliament. The transport secretary has reaffirmed his own commitment to the scheme by hailing it as 'an engine for growth'.

Ravenheart 05-03-2013 17:02

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Been quite a few rail related articles in the press of late

Britain's 10 Most Scenic Railways

and

Glasgow - Mallaig Great Train Journeys


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