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« on: April 13, 2015, 18:58:12 »

..or rather that is what the indicator board at Paddington said today... I left Paddington before it arrived so sadly didn't  get to see how they would fit 16 carriages into platform 2  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Tongue
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« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2015, 19:14:26 »

I wonder how badly Darwin tripped up on that one...I imagine it could figure out the "this train has ..16.. coaches" but it may have messed up on First Class  Roll Eyes Grin
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« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2015, 19:43:21 »

Set swap gone wrong, 2 sets allocated! Been seen quite a lot on LM (London Midland - recent franchise) stations with Virgin Pendolinos, couple of 18 and 22 coach trains been seen!

I wonder how badly Darwin tripped up on that one...I imagine it could figure out the "this train has ..16.. coaches" but it may have messed up on First Class  Roll Eyes Grin

Nothing to do with Darwin, Darwin deals with the timetable side of trains (ensuring all information sources match) - information and notes 'attached' to trains are still down to the individual TOCs (Train Operating Company) CIS (Customer Information System) systems - including announcements and screens.
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« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2015, 19:45:28 »

I did wonder if it was a relief service (2 x HSTs (High Speed Train))
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« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2015, 16:58:01 »

It certainly was a relief.
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