The Severn Valley Railway is one of Britain's best known steam railways. Over much of its length, there is only a single track, with passing points at various points along the line. As with any commercial rail operation, the timetable needs to meet passenger needs and health and safety requirements…
Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.
Steam trains in the valley of the River Severn - ensuring the train service meets customer demand and ensures safety.
Transcript -- Steam trains in the valley of the River Severn - ensuring the train service meets customer demand and ensures safety.
The timetable in action and the practical challenges a timetabler faces. Representing a journey as a position-time graph.
Transcript -- The timetable in action and the practical challenges a timetabler faces. Representing a journey as a position-time graph.
How to keep numerous trains on schedule. Analysing the timetable and synchronising cross over points.
Transcript -- How to keep numerous trains on schedule. Analysing the timetable and synchronising cross over points.
Track tokens and train safety. Creating gaps for special excursions within the regular timetable.
Transcript -- Track tokens and train safety. Creating gaps for special excursions within the regular timetable.
Creating a timetable and identifying extra slots on an existing timetable for a more frequent service.
Transcript -- Creating a timetable and identifying extra slots on an existing timetable for a more frequent service.
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