Latest trains take blame

Article Abstract:

Connex, the French-owned rail company responsible for services into London across the south-east, has admitted that some of its rolling stock purchased in 1995 were up to 13 times more unreliable than rolling stock built 40 years ago. The company has of late suffered a decline in its performance which it is attributing to its Networker trains. These trains suffered a break down almost every 3,000 miles they did and as a result had to be taken out of service. Discussions are underway with the train manufacturers about solving the problem, but the trains are on lease until 2004 and there may be no way out of the contract. As a result of its underperformance the company is facing substantial fines and is seeing its image tarnished. The company has also announced an order for 25 new trains to go into service as of Winter 2000. The order is worth GB 70mn and is part of a franchise commitment to replace some of its older trains. The trains will be built by Adtranz. *

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Admits that some of rolling stock purchased in 1995 are up to 13 times more unreliable than rolling stock built 40 yrs ago

Facilities & equipment, Article, Connex

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UK: MOVE TO SCRAP TPWS

Article Abstract:

Plans to equip the UK rail network with the train protection and warning system (TPWS) should be abandoned, according to legal advice that urges installation of the more advanced automatic train protection (ATP) system. Employment of the GB[pound] 300mn TPWS is illegal on high-speed routes owing to its incompatibility with Continental systems. Union chiefs say that the Paddington and Southall crashes would have been prevented by the ATP system and says that further disasters could occur if the rail industry continues to delay its installation.

Government domestic functions, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Communications equipment, not elsewhere classified, Railroad Signals & Detection Eqp, Planning, Brief Article, Electronics industry, Railroad signals

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The long and winding railroad

Article Abstract:

It is possible to take a train journey from London, England, to Manchester, England, that follows a very circuitous route and actually goes via Newport, Wales. Under ticket regulations operated by Wales and West, holders of standard tickets may take as long as they wish to reach their destination, changing trains as frequently as they wish. The journey can begin at any station in London, England, and passes through stations including Basingstoke, England, and Salisbury, England.

Railroad travel

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