CLondoner92 (New Account)Feb 20

Great Western #Railway has won two top honours at the Rail #Business Awards, recognising innovation and safety. The operator took Innovation of the Year for a record 200.5-mile battery train journey – the longest on a single charge – independently validated by the Railway Performance Society. Trials on the #Greenford branch line also showed fast-charging technology costing 60% less than conventional electrification, supporting lower-carbon regional services.

GWR also won Safety & Security Excellence for its Resilient Futures: Bridgwater Safeguarding Response, which cut youth antisocial behaviour by 77%. Working with more than 20 partners, including British Transport Police and Railway Children, the scheme focused on safeguarding, staff training and community initiatives. GWR was highly commended for #accessibility improvements.
https://news.gwr.com/news/great-western-railway-scoops-top-awards-at-industry-leading-rail-business-awards

CLondoner92 (New Account)Jan 31
Great Western #Railway (GWR) has introduced the UK’s first battery-only passenger train into service, with the Class 230 entering operation on the #Greenford branch line on Saturday 31 January. The train replaced a diesel unit on the 05:30 service from West Ealing following 22 months of trials of fast-charge technology. Last year it set a world record by travelling 200.5 miles on a single charge. GWR said the trial shows battery trains can provide a reliable alternative where electrification is not feasible, supporting plans to replace ageing diesel fleets. Network Rail said the project marks an important step towards lower-emission rail #travel. The train will initially run on Saturdays as further performance data is gathered.
https://news.gwr.com/news/great-western-railway-introduces-record-breaking-battery-train-into-passenger-service-1
SnaprailsJan 7

Blog post: Capital Ring Section 8: #Osterley Lock to #Greenford. With snow.

https://snaprails.blogspot.com/2026/01/capital-ring-section-8-osterley-lock-to.html

#CapitalRing #London #Walking

Capital Ring Section 8, Osterley Lock to Greenford

6th January 2026 Well three different weather apps all agreed there would be no precip...

Rail AndyNov 10
Last weekends walk takes us along the Grand Union Canal through #Southall, #Northolt & #Greenford.
RailpageAug 31, 2025
HS2 lifts fourth tunnelling machine after 3.4-mile journey under London http://dlvr.it/TMng9K #Greenford #HS2 #Infrastructure #London
RailpageJul 2, 2025
Trial finds battery trains could replace diesel trains http://dlvr.it/TLh1rM #GreatWesternRailway #Greenford #Network #RailNews
CLondoner92 (New Account)Apr 15, 2025
#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
There are 89 stations on the #TfL network with escalators maintained by London Underground. Some stations with notable numbers of escalators include Liverpool Street (24), Bank (35), and Waterloo (26). Other stations with significant escalator counts include #Paddington (BAK/Praed Street) with 5, Bond Street with 19, Oxford Circus with 14, Canary Wharf (Elizabeth Line) with 17, and Tottenham Court Road with 20. Additionally, stations like #Stratford, Farringdon, and Westminster have 6 or more escalators, while smaller stations like #Greenford and Sloane Square have 1 or 2. Key transport hubs such as #Heathrow, #Victoria, and King's Cross also feature a large number of escalators to cater to high foot traffic, ensuring smooth passenger flow across the network.
https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-4293-2425
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Nigel StanleyOct 12, 2024
Two #swans and an abstract #reflection on the Grand Union #Canal in #Greenford this week.
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#photography
Lazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈Aug 9, 2024

"Considered a risk to Women"

https://www.mylondon.news/news/east-london-news/met-police-urge-public-call-29705486

#London #Ilford #Newham #Greenford #Hammersmith #Highgate

Police urge public to call 999 over man who's a 'risk to women'

He's escaped from a care facility after running away from staff at a park

My London
Jon PENNYCOOKFeb 19, 2024

'London’s new battery train sets UK distance record'

https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/londons-new-battery-train-sets-uk-distance-record-70302/

#WestEaling #Reading #Greenford #GWR #train #rail #railways #railway #battery #batteries #trains #UK

London’s new battery train sets UK distance record

The new battery train starting service in west London shortly has set a new UK record, after travelling 86 miles (138km) on battery power alone and without recharging.

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