Such a lazy argument considering diesel-electrics share plenty of traction components with electric locomotives. Dual-mode SD40-2 conversions were found to be viable in the late 70s. It's so far from being a technical challenge, they just don't wanna make the investment.
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Such a lazy argument considering diesel-electrics share plenty of traction components with electric locomotives. Dual-mode SD40-2 conversions were found to be viable in the late 70s. It's so far from being a technical challenge, they just don't wanna make the investment.
It's 1/3 major stations in Southampton. This one mainly handling commuter trains within Hampshire but also express services towards London and Thameslink trains towards St Albans.
For franchises (although this AU is nationalised) it is operated by South Western Railway, Southern and Thameslink.
November 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
It's 1/3 major stations in Southampton. This one mainly handling commuter trains within Hampshire but also express services towards London and Thameslink trains towards St Albans.
For franchises (although this AU is nationalised) it is operated by South Western Railway, Southern and Thameslink.