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Forum: Light Rail and Metros 21st July 2010, 14:47
Replies: 13
Views: 10,602
Posted By hstudent
Apparently they are temporarirly banned from the...

Apparently they are temporarirly banned from the Altrincham line as they suffer from a mechical fault which kicks in at 35mph and there's also a clearance issue at Altrincham station meaning the...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 30th April 2010, 14:23
Replies: 89
Views: 49,983
Posted By hstudent
The old BR points that allowed diesels to go from...

The old BR points that allowed diesels to go from platform 3 at Altrincham and the current Metrolink platform at Navigation Rd and electrics to do the opposite remain and are used when maintainence...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 28th April 2010, 11:38
Replies: 89
Views: 49,983
Posted By hstudent
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...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 27th April 2010, 09:36
Replies: 89
Views: 49,983
Posted By hstudent
Just thinking about this I think it should go to...

Just thinking about this I think it should go to 10 minute frequencies if this was to happen to allow even intervals in tram-trams going to Northwich but then not to send too many tram-trains to...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 25th April 2010, 13:20
Replies: 89
Views: 49,983
Posted By hstudent
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...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 27th January 2010, 14:44
Replies: 15
Views: 9,930
Posted By hstudent
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...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 24th January 2010, 14:48
Replies: 15
Views: 9,930
Posted By hstudent
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...
Forum: Railway Stations 23rd January 2010, 14:11
Replies: 15
Views: 7,411
Posted By hstudent
That inconveinces passengers going from the tram...

That inconveinces passengers going from the tram to the Chester bound platform and with the unpredictable tram timetable some people have to run between the tram platform (1) and platform 4 so an...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 23rd January 2010, 14:07
Replies: 15
Views: 9,930
Posted By hstudent
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...
Forum: Railway Stations 23rd January 2010, 14:05
Replies: 46
Views: 26,217
Posted By hstudent
They are currently working on refurbishment of...

They are currently working on refurbishment of Victoria, but they've just discovered a mass grave underneath the station so I'm not sure if that could delay works.
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 18th January 2010, 14:06
Replies: 15
Views: 9,930
Posted By hstudent
I went to Manchester on the Saturday free day and...

I went to Manchester on the Saturday free day and there were usual single trams which weren't actually all that busy considering it was a Saturday.

However, there were no posters at stops...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 18th January 2010, 14:03
Replies: 89
Views: 49,983
Posted By hstudent
The Metrolink conditions of carriage say no...

The Metrolink conditions of carriage say no eating or drinking on trams or tram stops, as well as no suitcases and bicycles. So there's plenty of advantages of trains over trams.
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 18th January 2010, 14:00
Replies: 89
Views: 49,983
Posted By hstudent
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)...
Forum: Railway Stations 18th January 2010, 11:47
Replies: 5
Views: 3,062
Posted By hstudent
More recently I noticed the Warwick Rd (the...

More recently I noticed the Warwick Rd (the station where the Old Trafford tram stop is now) sign on land on the Stockport-Wilmslow line.
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 15th January 2009, 11:13
Replies: 20
Views: 12,006
Posted By hstudent
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...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 15th January 2009, 11:06
Replies: 20
Views: 12,006
Posted By hstudent
Day Singles (previously Standard Day Singles) are...

Day Singles (previously Standard Day Singles) are available on fares set by any TOC but Off-Peak Day Singles are available for fares set by selected TOCs e.g. with Transpennine Express, but not with...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 5th January 2009, 11:06
Replies: 34
Views: 21,071
Posted By hstudent
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...
Forum: Railway Stations 2nd January 2009, 15:47
Replies: 5
Views: 3,062
Posted By hstudent
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...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 10th December 2008, 15:49
Replies: 0
Views: 1,441
Posted By hstudent
Petition to reinstate services that will be cut back next week

Specifically stopping services between Chester and Manchester via Altrincham and Crewe and Manchester via Stockport.

http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/localrail/
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 1st October 2008, 13:01
Replies: 20
Views: 14,198
Posted By hstudent
On doing a google search the only pages that can...

On doing a google search the only pages that can be found related to the above is a few posts on a rail forum from people claiming to be Northern Rail staff. They are also saying Huddersfield crews...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 1st October 2008, 12:55
Replies: 9
Views: 3,663
Posted By hstudent
Thanks. I now need to look at my map.

Thanks.

I now need to look at my map.
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 30th September 2008, 12:31
Replies: 9
Views: 3,663
Posted By hstudent
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?
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 30th September 2008, 12:25
Replies: 20
Views: 14,198
Posted By hstudent
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...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 28th July 2008, 10:01
Replies: 20
Views: 8,110
Posted By hstudent
Ah it could well have been one of those if one is...

Ah it could well have been one of those if one is in a cream and brown livery, which it looks like both are. I haven't seen the Royal Train, except on TV or on the Internet and probably wrongly...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 25th July 2008, 13:15
Replies: 20
Views: 8,110
Posted By hstudent
Surprisingly, despite it not being listed in the...

Surprisingly, despite it not being listed in the Royal appointments The Royal Train was at the Manchester bound platform at Knutsford station between about 12:00 and 13:00 being hauled by a Class 67...
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