Class 395 at Denmark Hill
Passing Denmark Hill station today at about 12:40, I saw class 395 unit 395004 travelling eastbound. It appeared to be an ECS working. Any ideas what it was doing there ?
View ArticleEllesmere Port - Helsby
According to reports in the Ellesmere Port Pioneer, Cheshire West and Chester Council has commissioned a report into the feasibility of providing a new shuttle service on this sparsely served line...
View ArticleGone and got myself an interview with DB Tyne & Wear Metro!!!
Who's a happy boy then, just got my interview letter from DB today. Anyone who has been through the process with them, if you have any tips they would be greatfully recieved. I'm desperate to move jobs...
View Articleclass 141s in Iran
Does anyone know whether the class 141s are still operating in Iran? Not sure if this is the right forum section, but a search on 141 iran didn't bring anything up (surprisingly). If they are still...
View ArticleRugby outing to Haymarket
I propose to go to a rugby match in Murrayfield on 13-JNR-13. Kick-off time is 1245 and it will be wrapped up before 1500. (No possibility of extra time.) I shall be departing from Lee (London) and am...
View ArticleLondon Midland Cancellations Retribution
The DfT has announced extra benefits to passengers on LM services, to compensate for the recent cancellations disruption. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/g...and-passengers It covers free days for...
View ArticleMore Black N White images
I've added yet another collection of black n white images to my website. This time all taken at night. http://rickeborall.zenfolio.com/p52973096 Hope you enjoy! Merry Christmas and New year to...
View ArticleU12 tix error at Underground barrier
When I search for London Bridge to Hertford (All Stations), the following ticket types appear: Origin:Zone U12* Londn Destination:Hertford Stations Origin:Zone U123* Londn Destination:Hertford Stations...
View ArticleFare Evasion? How to proceed?
Good morning all, I have this morning been spoken to by an attendant for holding an invalid ticket. I have travelled from Irlam to Manchester Oxford road for the first time this morning. Since moving...
View ArticleI'm on the Royal Train!
On the 1045 out of Kings Cross. Train was late boarding, prusumably as The Queen got priority boarding. She's not in my First Class compartment, sadly. Despite a late start, we are running at full...
View ArticleGWML disruption 20/12
Oh dear. Some sort of signal failure has shut everthing into and out of Paddington. Report says all lines are blocked and considering there are 4 lines it must have been a major failure of some sort.
View ArticleDiesel Engine specs.
When buying a car, people always look at the engine size and other specifications as this can dictate insurance group and fuel efficiency and other things, but it is not so widely talked about with...
View ArticleOil leak on in service class 185 train causes fire
Quote: Originally Posted by Huddersfield Examiner A PANICKED rail-user dialled 999 when he saw jets of flame coming from under his Huddersfield-bound train. First TransPennine Express passengers were...
View ArticleSpecail Trains on 'Realtime Trains
Hi anybody know how to get Special Trains on 'Realtime Trains' like charters etc as everytime i try i only get normal passenger trains http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/
View ArticleChiltern Railways loco hauled.
Hello, i am doing a West Midlands day ranger tommorrow and i am looking to go on a Chiltern mk3 rake. I have had a look on the timetable, but i do not know whats a mk3 rake, as some lists have M and...
View ArticleOyster and London Overground
Just a quick query relating to the national railway and underground which is confusing me. I have an Oyster card Travelcard zones 1-3 and went from West Silvertown to Peckham Rye (via DLR to Canning...
View ArticleConsidering Vilnius for a Winter Break....
Has anyone been? Any recommendations? I've just spotted return air fares in January from LBA for £61 with Ryanair, and I can see decent digs near the train station for £60 for 4 nights B&B per...
View ArticleMore Problems on Brighton Main Line 21/12
No trains running South of Haywards Heath. Apparently a fire near Preston Park has damaged some signal cables and nothing appears to be running on the South end of the line. Even services coming up...
View ArticleChange of Route excess question
Hi all I hold a Worcester to Deal Super Off Peak return route NOT VIA BIRMINGHAM with a 16-25 railcard discount Does anyone know if the return portion can be excessed to route ANY PERMITTED and if so...
View ArticleGMPTE Wayfarer 2013
Just bought myself a coupple of wayfarer tickets for return trips to Chorley and noticed that the scratch off panels for the year only go up to 2012. Does anybody working in ticket offices know if this...
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