In article , d
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On Thu, 30 Apr 2015 18:00:38 -0500
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In article ,
d () wrote:

On Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:12:38 +0000 (UTC)
Recliner wrote:
Nigel Emery wrote:
On Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:54:53 +0100, roger
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http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/servic...ons/95974.aspx


BBC Report - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-32531004

Do you think Network Rail and the TOCs are ever going to learn
lessons about trains that require external power for basic
ventilation. There seriously needs to be better contingency plans in
place for this sort of incident. Expect another lessons have been
learned type enquiry that changes nothing.

For once, we can congratulate the DfT: the electric IEPs will have one
diesel engine that can power the air-conditioning and lights if the
OHLE isn't delivering. It can also be used to move the train (slowly)
if the line is clear.

Or an alternative radical idea would be to provide windows that open.

Trouble with that idea is that passengers open them. Opening windows are
a very bad idea at 100MPH or when rushing through tunnels, as Great
Northern passengers have discovered with the class 365 EMUs.

Thats a fair point, but there's no reason not to have windows that could
be opened in an emergency either by the driver or the passengers
themselves. Remove flap - pull lever type scenario.

As some air conditioned stock indeed has. Needs a carriage key to open. And
staff of course.

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Colin Rosenstiel