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Briefly explained

Have you ever wondered what causes trains to be delayed, or why they struggle in the cold? What about why trains honk, or what really happens when we have to run rail replacement buses? We explain a little about how things are connected, and why things don't always go smoothly.

Things you may have always wondered about

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Why caused trains delays?

Train delays occur when there is bad weather, planned work or something unexpected happens. Get an overview of some of the most common reasons why trains are delayed.

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Facts about trains

Things you might have wondered about – or never thought about at all, like why trains honk, and what the letters in the line numbers actually mean.

Ice and snow on trains at a station.

Why do trains struggle in the cold?

Winter presents challenges for train traffic. Snow, ice and cold affect both the trains and the infrastructure. Here you will find out why winter makes it extra demanding to keep trains on schedule.

Windows with a yellow poster pointing the way to Rail replacement buses.

Rail replacement buses – how does that work?

Sometimes we have to replace trains with buses, either due to planned work or unforeseen events. Find out more about rail replacement buses and frequently asked questions.

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