Early Morning problems at Tring 01/3
NRE is reporting 2 hour delays this morning due to "A problem with line-side equipment" at Tring. Looking on Twitter, London Midland have said the the problem has been caused by a freight train...
View ArticleNetwork Rail indicates guilty plea over Grayrigg crash (BBC News 29/02/2012)
From the BBC: Quote: Network Rail is to admit health and safety breaches over the Grayrigg crash in Cumbria in which a woman died and more than 80 people were hurt. Margaret Masson, 84, from Glasgow,...
View ArticleGoogle new-style Privacy Policy
This is being launched on 1st March, despite reservations from many quarters being expressed. It is said that people can opt-out of this shared information gathering, but only by "trawling through" all...
View ArticlePC David Rathband found dead at home
PC David Rathband found dead at home see link http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-17216389
View ArticleFCC: First Class Upgrade
I need an answer within an hour, so if I nobody has replied by then don't bother because I won't get a chance to read it! I have a Standard Anytime ticket for First Capital Connect, which I intend to...
View ArticleWhat's going to be done with the London Bridge trainshed?
As I understand it, the plans for the new London Bridge station include the removal of the trainshed roof. If this is correct, I have a few questions.e Does anyone have any idea what's going to be done...
View ArticleBritish Rail Research Reports
I am trying to obtain copies of British Rail Research reports (from the 1980s) and have come across the AGRRI website http://www.agrri.org.uk/BR_Research.htm. The email address for the person to...
View ArticleWhich route to Windsor (from London) is the prettiest?
What is the cheapest option if I want to travel to Windsor by one route and return by the other route? Thanks for the help.
View ArticleIf we were starting with a blank piece of paper...
Many threads on here concern a passenger travelling without a ticket. Reasons for this vary from the valid to the criminal. What strikes me is the variety of procedures and regulations applicable, and...
View ArticleHelp needed please with some Mallard 1980's railtours
Morning All I have added 2 collections of photos featuring Mallard on its return to steam in the 1980s, does anyone now the dates of the tours shown Tour #1 passing site of Hillhouse shed Huddersfield...
View ArticleECML problems
Surprised nobody has posted about the issues on the ECML. Some trains appear to be delayed by over 2 hours!
View ArticleTPE 350s
I know that the order for TPE 350s has gone in and that the interior spec is different from the LM ones and should be more suited to the Man-Scotland journeys. Any news anywhere on what they will...
View ArticleLoad of First group careers available
I still subscribe to their email alert and a fair few have just been put up for anyone who is looking for a start on the railway Quote: First Capital Connect Revenue Analyst Assistant London, EC1V 9QS,...
View Articleex french class 56's to kingsbury
47749 with 56058, 56032 and 56096 working 0933 0z56 crewe to kingsbury. going via stafford and walsall. still not left at 1100. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- 47727 added. unning 124min...
View ArticleFastest Train
Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere, but what is the fastest train in Britain (excluding HS1/2)? My guess is London - York (1hr 49 min), or London - Preston, but I'm sure some will know...
View ArticleCross London Transfers
Say (for example) I have a ticket involving a cross-London transfer where I leave a train at London Bridge, and tube it to Euston. Is there anything preventing me carrying on to Cannon Street and...
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Oyster Online History Changed Again
Just a head's up for all the Oyster people here that the online history has changed again. There is only one version (no new/old option), however you can see full details on the new report....
View ArticleSouthern/Virgin cashback on TopCashBack
They're back, and the going rates are currently 6.06% and 2.02% (Southern/Virgin respectively). http://www.topcashback.co.uk/southern-railway/ http://www.topcashback.co.uk/virgin_trains/
View ArticlePorterbrook Rail Leasing Company
Good morning, does anyone know the LONDON, address of the Porterbrook Rail Leasing Company, I know their main office/works are in Derby, but I understand they have a small office in London, maybe North...
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