Ctrl Alt Deleaf blows away competition as new leaf-busting train name
Summary
Network Rail held a public vote to name one of its leaf-clearing trains, resulting in the name "Ctrl Alt Deleaf" winning 50% of the vote. These specialized trains help prevent delays during autumn by removing leaves from the tracks and improving train grip.Key Facts
- "Ctrl Alt Deleaf" is the new name for a leaf-clearing train after winning a public vote.
- The train uses high-pressure water jets to clear leaves from railway tracks.
- The train is part of a fleet of Multi-Purpose Vehicle trains (MPVs).
- MPVs can also lay a sticky mixture with sand to help train wheels grip better.
- Leaves on the tracks can make rails slippery and cause train delays.
- Network Rail has been using these trains for 25 years during autumn.
- More than 1,300 people participated in the naming vote.
- The new name was unveiled by rail historian Tim Dunn.
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