Recent content by Ian Wallbank

Access was good. However, the ramps remain a problem. Locating the pegs into the holes seems to be hit and miss. Why this hasn't been looked at seriously generally is a mystery. Simple painted guidelines would be useful. Unbelievably, the 197 requires a two-piece ramp - progress!!! Another...

I am a wheelchair user. and tried out the new trains on the Conwy Valley line this week. Although nice looking and comfortable trains, I was disappointed and concerned, especially as they will replace the 175 on North Wales mainline in the new year, There is no table in the disabled area for hot...

I have being trying to find a cabin plan of the Caledonian Sleeper coaches online to no avail. Does anyone know where one can be found?

I will try the new Highland sleeper in the spring when the day-light is greater. I have been on the old one a few times. Hopefully, punctuality would have improved and other problems sorted. The impression I get from this forum is that things are gradually improving. To measure progress on...

A southbound highlander I was on earlier this year had a driver change at Crewe. He returned to Crewe on a Virgin train.

I am afraid some people will accept rubbish if it is cheap enough. Who actually decides the tender conditions? I suspect it is a close-knit community. Who are they answerable to?

1M16 was due to be diverted through Stoke. Looks like it was diverted from the diversion. Flooding?

I had a lovely trip to Inverness and back on the sleeper in April in the disabled berth. The staff was courtesy and helpful. Similarly on my visit to the lounge in Inverness. The staff must be as distraught as anyone at the present state of affairs. I was planning another trip later in the year...