Errors in bus service registrations
I've noticed that a lot of bus service registrations have errors in them. For instance, just looking for ones that mention Northwich: * Swans Travel applied to cancel a Northwich to Altringcham...
View ArticleRPO's and Enthusiasts - A discussion.
I wish to discuss something that I came across tonight and has somewhat upset me a little bit. I prefer to discuss this as I feel I would benefit more from that and that 'raging' doesn't do anything...
View ArticleSelf collecting tickets Help
EDIT: Mods Notified.... Thread needs closing, I read the bloody Email wrong... Hi all. I'm in a big tiswas here, I did fare splitting to make my journey cheaper between Leicester and Oxford on the 13th...
View ArticleOff Peak return validity?
Good evening/morning chaps. I'm trying to book a couple of return tickets from Guide Bridge to Keighley and whilst the trainline will get me there via Piccadilly it will not let me book from GB....
View ArticlePreserving the World Wide Web
It seems that the British Library, the National Library of Scotland, the National Library of Wales, Bodleian Libraries, Cambridge University Library and Trinity College Dublin, are now able to preserve...
View ArticleGraham Ovenden
I must confess to have never heard of this man, prior to this week. The matter of the happenings this week coupled with the news that an esteemed art establishment as the Tate Gallery has some of his...
View ArticleIEP gets a boost
Quote: GLOBAL insurance provider MetLife Inc. is taking a minority stake in the Hitachi-led consortium that is to produce a new fleet of trains under the Intercity Express Programme at Newton...
View ArticleNorthern Extension to Feb 2016
I'm suprised that I haven't seen a thread on this - as a daily user of Northern, I'm pretty happy with the staff and trains running on time, however, some will know my views on the dire quality and age...
View ArticleAssesement day
Hi all I have been invited to an assesement day at watford for a trainee depot drivers position with C2C. I wondered the order of the tests and if they still do the mechanical one as a friend believes...
View ArticleFares to be slashed in Scotland as split ticketing inconsistencies to be...
http://railpicturelibrary.zenfolio.c...o-be-abolished Quote: Fares to be slashed in Scotland as split ticketing inconsistencies to be abolished April 03, 2013 Some rail fares will be cut by up to 40%...
View ArticleECML delays - Potters Bar - 5/4/13
A heads up to warn you of current delays on ECML between Stevenage & London. it was just the signalling problem at New Barnet causing 10-15 minute delays when I travelled through & got off at...
View ArticleEpping & Ongar Railway
I've decided I want a day out so will head for this tomorrow (Sat). I've seen the timetable and it's not too shabby considering the time of year so I'm looking forward to another new site and stock....
View ArticleEarly morning rise to catch the 56 at Thoresby
Was supposed to run.............................. http://www.flickr.com/photos/2882572...7633171179770/
View ArticleReading Query
Does anybody know whether there will be any disruptions to services on Monday 8th April and if so will there be any disruptions to services from Reading to Manchester
View ArticleTrain information now in real time for journey planners
Quote: Those frustrating times spent standing on a railway station platform watching as your "delayed" train suddenly disappears from the departure board without warning may be coming to a rather...
View ArticleRailcard renewal date issue
Ok, my current railcard expires on 7th April 2013. Earlier this week I sent off for a new railcard by mail using £14 of Tesco Rewards to purchase it. The new one arrived in the post today, and instead...
View ArticleIs there a reason for FCC running short trains?
Referring specifically to the Moorgate-Welwyn Garden City/Hertford North route where a mass of 6-car trains operate in the rush hours but between around 11:00-15:30 passengers have to make do with...
View ArticleBR Liveries
I'm trying to find out the paint specifications BR used, and I notice that frequently documentation refers to BR Specification and/or BR Catalogue references for paint, which doesn't always include a...
View ArticleThinking about the Beeching era ...
Was any thought ever given to alternative ways to reduce costs (a) Reducing frequencies (b) Shortening the traffic day (c) Closing the least used stations along a line as opposed to simply closing an...
View ArticleCompensation on split tickets
Evening all, An interesting question for you (in my opinion). I was recently delayed by over an hour due to a fault within the control of the rail industry. This lead to one very expensive taxi journey...
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