Recent content by David Andrews

I see there is an Australian solar powered train. Whilst the British climate, even with changes, is unlikely to be able to support this could solar power be an addition to batteries?

On the Cumbrian coast line we have 14 intermediate request stops and 10 where all trains stop. In practice most trains stop at most stations but I've never seen a problem with anyone wanting to get on. However we sometimes have difficulties getting off because you need to tell the conductor if...

Cabins are newly refurbished with power and USB sockets and fold-down ladder to access the top bunk. Breakfast is limited (drink and bacon roll, cold croissant or cereal). There are a cost-effective way of getting to Cornwall (or London depending where you start) and watching the Cornish...

Caledonian sleepers.

Is a level crossing when it is open to traffic a road or a railway or both?

Met couple on Cumbrian coast line who had jumped on first train they saw in Carlisle going to Lancaster so had 3h37m journey instead of around 50m on main line. Pointed them to change at Carnforth to get back to Skipton. They did enjoy the scenery but would have liked some refreshments on the...

Lancaster rather than Preston between West coast main line and Manchester trains.

eg 0515 Carlisle-Preston arrives 0937, 1520 Sundays Carlisle-Nottingham 1959

Those of us in Northern territory have never had first class even on journeys of four hours plus.

And in the same vein Lockerbie.

The Ratty Arms is going great guns and also on the Cumbrian coast line the new pub at Carlisle station.

One that is quite likely to be built is Mirehouse on the Cumbrian coast line in the south of Whitehaven. The proposed Moorside nuclear power station (next door to Sellafield) includes this in its plans to get most of its workers on site by rail. Though there was a case for it in the 1950s when...

Just got off a class 37 train on the Cumbrian coast line which broke down at St Bees (it would go backwards) and spent almost two hours going four miles and back. These old sets break down frequently. Northern have a spare set and intend to have two extra locos available, one staffed all day to...

I've often returned the empty bag for reuse.

One big advantage particularly for older people and those with disabilities is that there are a number of journeys that can be made without having to change and drivers who will look after you. Here in West Cumbria we can get a direct coach daily to Birmingham and London though the full journey...