A train reporting number is used by railway staff in Great Britain to identify a particular train service. It consists of:
- A single-digit number, indicating the class (type) of train
- A letter, indicating the destination area
- A two-digit number, identifying the individual train, or indicating the route (the latter generally for suburban services).
The train reporting number is often called the headcode, a throwback to when the number was physically displayed at the head of a train.
Read more about Train Reporting Number: Components, Examples, Special Numbering
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