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Originally Posted by Dave Rowland
A general 'rule of thumb' is that, owing to platform lengths at many stations. the maximum length would be 10 cars (2 X 5 car units), or 12 cars (3 X 4 car units); these and other combinations may exceed this, but if you see longer formations, they would more than likely be either: A) failed units being rescued by other unit(s) already in service, or B) empty coaching stock workings, which have no need to call at stations, hence the relaxation of rules....
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In the UK, apart from at unsignalled halts, it is the signalling system that primarily determines the maximum train length that can stop at a station platform.
Chris