01.03.13
Preventing delays
Source: Robert Burch
Living on the main London - Brighton line, I often visit the city on business and have been delayed because a train has broken down, cables have been removed or weather has caused a problem.
The new rolling stock does not have a locomotive interface unlike all the old slam door units. These could be assisted by an electro diesel or diesel loco to get them out of the way. The new stock MUST have this facility added and the locomotives converted or built for this facility to stop all the inconvenience to passengers.
If a train breaks down, then it should immediately be the responsibility of the track authority to have it moved as quickly as possible to minimise disruption. Have ‘Thunderbird’ locos placed at strategic places for this purpose and save all the time wondering how to move something in the way.
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