Thursday 29 December 2011

More rail news

A few items,  taking in Ongar, Birmingham New Street, Coventry and proposals for dual traction passenger trains.  The final article raises the interesting possibility of the London St Pancras-Sheffield line being electrified in phases. 

http://www.thisistotalessex.co.uk/story-14268594-detail/story.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-16352050
I had to change trains at Birmingham New Street in the 1970s and 80s.  A very depressing place, sandwiched between tunnels, and 'architecture' with no redeeming features.

http://www.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/feat/ed11/tax_payers_to_fund_ricoh_arena_train_services_720017/index.shtml
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/2011/12/29/coventry-s-bill-for-ricoh-arena-rail-scheme-rises-92746-30026282/

http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/barnsley/electric_conversion_plan_for_fleet_of_diesel_trains_1_4095410

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