Forum: Light Rail and Metros
21st July 2010, 14:47
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Replies: 13
Views: 12,392
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Forum: Light Rail and Metros
30th April 2010, 14:23
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Replies: 89
Views: 55,754
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Forum: Light Rail and Metros
28th April 2010, 11:38
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Replies: 89
Views: 55,754
A proper tram-train is able to run on the same...
A proper tram-train is able to run on the same line as DMUs and freight trains, as well as street sections. The tram-train trial between Rotherham and Sheffield will be running on the same line as...
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Forum: Light Rail and Metros
27th April 2010, 09:36
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Replies: 89
Views: 55,754
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Forum: Light Rail and Metros
25th April 2010, 13:20
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Replies: 89
Views: 55,754
I can't see that happening. The Metrolink...
I can't see that happening. The Metrolink platform at Navigation Rd is right up against a car garage and the rail platform backs on to a private residence. There is also the issue of the road with...
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Forum: Light Rail and Metros
27th January 2010, 13:44
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,796
But what makes you think that every Metrolink...
But what makes you think that every Metrolink user listens to one of those stations? I usually listen to XFM or Absolute Radio.
As I've pointed out I used 6 stops on the first day of the free...
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Forum: Light Rail and Metros
24th January 2010, 13:48
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,796
If that was the case it was only done for the...
If that was the case it was only done for the second free travel day after confusion during the first free travel day.
On the free Saturday travel day I did:
Altrincham-Cornbrook-Harbour City...
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Forum: Railway Stations
23rd January 2010, 13:11
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,956
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Forum: Light Rail and Metros
23rd January 2010, 13:07
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,796
A lot of the smaller stops don't seem to have...
A lot of the smaller stops don't seem to have working PA systems.
The fact that Metrolink have fines of up to £100 for fare evasion would mean most people wouldn't want to board a tram without a...
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Forum: Railway Stations
23rd January 2010, 13:05
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Replies: 46
Views: 30,580
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Forum: Light Rail and Metros
18th January 2010, 13:06
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,796
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Forum: Light Rail and Metros
18th January 2010, 13:03
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Replies: 89
Views: 55,754
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Forum: Light Rail and Metros
18th January 2010, 13:00
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Replies: 89
Views: 55,754
Isn't the capacity less of trams than trains...
Isn't the capacity less of trams than trains under BR where the peak time service was:
4 car 304s every 20 minutes running stopping services between Altrincham and Manchester
101s (mainly 4 car)...
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Forum: Railway Stations
18th January 2010, 10:47
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,849
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Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations
15th January 2009, 10:13
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Replies: 20
Views: 14,244
I've heard someone ask for two singles for...
I've heard someone ask for two singles for Knutsford to Manchester. They were told a Duo to Manchester is cheaper (150% of the cost of an off-peak return.)
I've also heard people at Altrincham...
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Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations
15th January 2009, 10:06
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Replies: 20
Views: 14,244
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Forum: Light Rail and Metros
5th January 2009, 10:06
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Replies: 34
Views: 24,943
The tram-trains for Huddersfield-Sheffield are...
The tram-trains for Huddersfield-Sheffield are going to be diesel operation only. If they want to try dual powered vehicles then joining the Manchester Metrolink line at Altrincham is probably the...
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Forum: Railway Stations
2nd January 2009, 14:47
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,849
Handforth station sign
Am I correct in saying it still has a BR London Midland Region station sign outside it?
If it does it could be quite valuable:
"BR London Midland Region maroon “totem” name signs from Hale and...
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Forum: Railway News from around the World
10th December 2008, 14:49
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,580
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Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations
1st October 2008, 13:01
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Replies: 20
Views: 16,379
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Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations
1st October 2008, 12:55
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,489
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Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations
30th September 2008, 12:31
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,489
Services from Geneva
I'm planning a trip to Geneva next year and I'm aware that there should many scenic rail journeys which can be made from there. Can anyone recommend what are amongst the most scenic routes?
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Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations
30th September 2008, 12:25
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Replies: 20
Views: 16,379
But there will be an hourly Hazel Grove to...
But there will be an hourly Hazel Grove to Preston service from December. So the number of trains going through Deansgate will remain the same.
However, maybe the reason for it being a Hazel...
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Forum: Railway News from around the World
28th July 2008, 10:01
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Replies: 20
Views: 10,312
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Forum: Railway News from around the World
25th July 2008, 13:15
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Replies: 20
Views: 10,312
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