On Jul 30, 10:04 pm, "BH Williams" wrote:
"John" wrote in message

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"BH Williams" wrote in message
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Yes, it does. Currently, both TVM signalling and OCS start just east of
Fawkham Junction, somewhat to the north of Ashford.

Do you mean to say that the entire line from St. Pancras will run this
type
of signalling and power source? What will happen to the contact shoes,
interestingly enough?

They'll be removed, there being no further use for them

Famous last words. Why don't they simply keep them just in case? Its
not like the extra few kilos will make much difference to a 400 ton
train. What is it with railways that as soon as something isn't needed
its immediately removed/ripped up/sold off with no thought given to
any possible future need. Any railway with passengers as the highest
priority would keep waterloo as a backup destination in case of
problems but I suppose its just easier to stop all the trains and tell
the passengers to hitchike home.

B2003