I noted - and comment made elsewhere - that the front 4 carriages of the train (which did not derail) were in the new GBR livery. Whilst we must wait for the RAIB there is no suggestion, nor ongoing research planned according to their initial reports, that the paint job on the train was anything to do with the accident.   However, does it now "mark" this unit as being "one of the ones involved at Lewes" and might we anticipate a further repaint to avoid passengers on future journeys being aware of this part of its history?

Negative reports can deceive - It runs more often than not. Here's the Recent Train Times record for the last 8 weeks for the return journey

20th August 1989 - Dredger "Bow Belle" collides with pleasure boat "Marchioness" on the River Thames in central London; "Marchioness" sinks in 30 seconds, drowning 51

Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan


The train involved in the accident was a limited express train - one of the fastest in Japan - Image © Getty Images

Four workers in Japan have died after being struck by a train at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.

The collision happened around 10:46 local time (01:46 GMT) while the workers were removing weeds from the train tracks, local media reported.

When emergency services arrived at the scene three workers were trapped under the train, while one was on the platform, police said.

Train service has been suspended on the Tobu Nikko Line due to the accident, according to the railway company operating the line.

A passenger on the train told Japanese public broadcaster NHK that they heard a "strange noise" before the train made an emergency stop.

He said passengers were stuck on the train for a while as staff announced that they were investigating the noise.

Fatal train accidents are rare in Japan, which relies on a sprawling railway network.

The train involved in Thursday's incident was a limited express train, according to NHK. These are the second-fastest trains in Japan, after the Shinkansen or bullet train.

Usually, there would be an employee stationed nearby to warn workers on the tracks of approaching trains - but it was unclear what the situation was like on Thursday morning when the accident happened, the Asahi Shimbun newspaper reported.

"The usual lookout system was operating as normal - when a train approaches, a lookout waves a flag and, once the driver acknowledges it, sounds the horn," a representative from Tobu Railway told the BBC.

"We are currently investigating why the accident occurred despite this."

There are two Thames Water reservoirs being planned - or are you talking about the one to be sited near Abingdon (to the south)?

Rarely seems to get past Plymouth.

How many stations are there that are:
a) outside settlements or in green belt AND
b) served by at least 4 trains per hour?

Would the policies listed in NPPF apply just to areas around existing stations or could a developer pay for a new one in order to make use of the NPPF rules? (though the new station would itself be subject to planning...)

Cancellations to services between Par and Newquay

Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Par and Newquay fewer trains are able to run.
Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer Advice
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What has happened?
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One of the trains that operates the Par to Newquay service has developed a fault that needs mechanical attention. We do have another train that is operating the service, which means we can only operate half of the service for the rest of today.
If you are wanting to travel to Newquay, please check your journey.

The two line station picture (number 2) - Melksham in 2030?

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/derailment-of-a-passenger-train-at-lewes

So how does it threaten the canal - can you put up a map showing the canal route & reservoir limits? I can't see that they can meet?

Could be almost anything - from 0% again to CPI% instead of RPI% to RPI+1%

There are two Thames Water reservoirs being planned - or are you talking about the one to be sited near Abingdon (to the south)? They can't be planning two that close to each other surely?

New name, same vision
We’re proposing a new reservoir near Abingdon in Oxfordshire to help supply water to around 15 million people across the South East. It would play a critical role in tackling expected water shortages and would also bring lasting local benefits, including new spaces for nature, leisure, and community use.

From January 2026, the South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO) project name changed to White Horse Reservoir. As our reservoir proposals have evolved, so too has their potential legacy. The proposed reservoir is a critical drought insurance policy for the next century and beyond, while also being designed as a place for people to use and enjoy for many years to come.