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ALT Supply of and Maintenance Support for new Rolling Stock for Southeastern A Tender Notice by SE TRAINS LIMITED Duration 34.5 year Published 08 Nov 2022 Delivery To 08 Jun 2057 (est.) Deadline 09 Dec 2022 17:00 The quantity of vehicles in the core order will be between 350 and 570, with an option for up to 70 additional vehicles (these quantities have been calculated using an assumed 20m vehicle length). The key requirements of the new vehicles will include (but not be limited to): o full compatibility with Southeastern infrastructure (excluding High Speed 1 infrastructure) o full compliance with all applicable accessibility regulations (PRM NTSN) o interiors suitable for metro & mainline operation o toilets o air conditioning o inclusion of options for traction batteries with capability for operation in depots and sidings without the need for external power supply, and with the capability to operate on the main line where power supply is not available due to isolations or…
ALT The Green Goat is getting a green refit Local firm Hydrogen in Motion (H2M) is currently converting the Green Goat locomotive to run on a mix of hydrogen and battery power. The so-called switcher locomotive performs tasks such as transporting small loads of lumber or animal feed at rail yards. If all goes to plan, H2M will have the engine running by the end of this year, or early next.
ALT Abbey Wood departure boards, showing services to Dartford, Kentish Town, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Eltham, London Charring Cross and Reading. https://departureboards.mobi/departures/ABW
ALT A platform at one of Britain's busiest railway stations has been blocked after a wheelie bin and the vehicle used to tow it ended up on the rails. Platform one at Paddington station in west London has been shut to all arrivals and departures while station staff work out how to remove it. Some witnesses said it happened by accident, while others suggested it had been done deliberately by a worker.
ALT More concise view including the TD (Train Describer) Signal Berth movements which are way lower than last week
