AFAIK^▸ (as far as I know), the child, sleeping or otherwise is meant to be removed BEFORE folding the buggy. I would expect the child to object vociferously if folded up with the buggy. Some makes of buggy have instructions that read "WARNING, REMOVE CHILD BEFORE FOLDING"
Most children do not come with instructions.

Re post #31, yes I did read previous posts on this subject.

Looking at the scale of the chaos I still maintain that backup power supplies for signalling were insufficient. Lineside signals remote from control rooms also need back up power supplies.
Up to a few miles distant, they could use power from the control center. Distribution of signalling power at 650 or 690 volts used to be the norm.
When this is not viable then battery backup should be considered.

I also stand by my remarks that the new Thameslink trains are of a defective design if they can not tolerate a relatively rare but entirely foreseeable drop in line frequency.
Is this design feature to be included in the Crossrail trains ? The thought of thousands of passengers trapped below ground for hours after a brief drop in frequency is rather worrying.

A locomotive at each end would IMO^▸ (in my opinion) be preferable, I see no merit in the return of slam doors.

Not under present GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) management as it would be contrary to their strongly stated policy regarding such matters.
Might be worth considering by a future operator though.

Extend all the 9 car trains to 10 car by adding an extra vehicle incorporating the new multi function area.
About 40 or 50 seats in about half of the vehicle.
The other half of the vehicle to consist of stowage for bulky articles and heavy luggage and an area from which refreshment may be obtained.
At least a dozen tip up seats could be provided, primarily for those accompanying wheelchairs, baby carriages and the like.
Place this vehicle in the middle of the standard class section in order that no standard class customer has to walk far in order to use it.

Well I have entered as well. Despite the deluge of spam that will no doubt follow giving my email address to GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway).

The report does IMHO^▸ (in my humble opinion) make very damming reading for the railway industry.
It states that National Grid did not interrupt ANY traction current supplies. 25Kv AC traction current remained live throughout.
A couple of 750 volt DC^▸ (Direct Current) traction current supplies failed, but only due to the RAILWAY OWNED transformer/rectifier units tripping out when the grid frequency was below normal.

The railway chaos as widely reported therefore seems to have two principle causes.
Firstly the failure of the new Thameslink EMUs^▸ (Electric Multiple Unit) to function with a lower than normal line frequency. It seems that this was NOT a "failure to re-start after the power cut" as was initially reported, there was no failure of the power supply. The new trains simply stopped working when the frequency dropped and could not be re-started by the driver when the frequency returned to normal.
This to me looks like a grossly defective design if it effectively closes a main line for hours after a brief and entirely foreseeable drop in grid frequency.

Secondly, the failure of power supplies to signalling controls and to stations. These really should have standby supplies that actually work when called upon and permit of continuation of normal train services.
The larger and more important facilities ought IMHO to have TWO standby supplies, one from the traction current and one from an "electrically distant" part of the national grid, in addition to the normal supply.
Smaller and lower priority should at least have one main supply and one standby supply.
In non electrified areas, a diesel generator is an alternative to the traction current.

Yes but the new multi functional space could be equipped with heating, windows, and the tip up seats would allow the companions of the wheelchair user to travel with them.
So not cold nor alone.

A bit OTT^▸ (Open Train Times website) to have a whole coach fitted out thus, but perhaps about one quarter or one third of a coach might be reasonable, it would be what we used to call the guard's van or luggage van, but would need re branding these days.
"multi functional facility" or some such.

Completed, despite my views not entirely aligning with any of the given answers to some questions.

BTW^▸ (by the way), I an not aware of any heavy representatives from this area.

It will all get much better.
About 2 years ago, Ben Rule re-assured us that the trolley service would be splendid and a great improvement on buffets.
More recently Mark Hopwood re-re-assured us that it will all get much better.

Careful now, I have been told off for calling them DMUs. Even the MD insists that they are electric trains that can also use diesel power.
DMU is considered a negative term that might in passengers minds be associated with shorter trains that lack buffets, padded seats, luggage space and other facilities found on inter-city trains.
The sort of thing that used to be confined to branch lines or secondary routes, but these days they are infesting main lines.

I can see the merit of this suggestion, the only real drawback IMHO^▸ (in my humble opinion) is that it panders to those who refuse to fold buggies and thereby occupy excessive space.

Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed "buggy inflation" whereby the contraptions become steadily larger as the years go past.

Another batch of 5 car units replacing full length HSTs^▸ (High Speed Train), progress I know but still regrettable.
And whilst of course these MIGHT be better specified than the GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) ones, it seems unlikely.

Oscillation caused by the blast wave is IMHO^▸ (in my humble opinion) the most likely reason for the failure, or of course it might be unrelated and simply be coincidence.

The dust cloud seems unlikely to be the cause as the arcing appeared to start before the dust cloud reached the area. Also concrete dust is not conductive, unlike say carbon dust, AKA^▸ (also known as) soot, as might be spread by demolition of say a chimney.

Yes, and I have done so.
The absence of criticism should however not be taken as an indication that I am converted to liking IETs^▸ (Intercity Express Train).