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    Caledonian Sleeper

    Indeed it was and my best efforts of presenting remotely were thwarted by inadequate connectivity. Just unfortunate- these things happen, losses occur for many reasons, this being unusual as totally out of my control
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    Caledonian Sleeper

    Back to our own reliability experiences - up until a couple of years ago I lived in Edinburgh and over a period of 18 months regularly did about 3 - 5 trips a month south on the lowlander and only once was delayed though that was about 5 hours late into Euston - I lost that sale …….
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    Should TOCs abandon social media sites as a means to communicate with customers regarding disruption/service updates?

    Prompted from the Lumo loo incident thread I'm not saying they only used Twitter, you just assume that. I only mention it because that is where I (and pretty much the majority of us) saw the message. I'm sure others can confirm or deny whether or not they use other platforms to communicate...
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    Caledonian Sleeper

    At high speed ! planned for 36mph max
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    Wheel Lathe list

    Perfect it all fits into place now - thank you , I had taken the wrong meaning of “turning”
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    Wheel Lathe list

    What precisely is turn the tyres ? How is it done ?
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    Saddest Sights on the Railways (Trivia)

    Doncaster south end platform 4 , late at night just waiting for a service to York . Noticed a young lady wandering to and from the platform edge repeatedly. Contrived to accidentally bump into her to give cause for a conversation. She had no answer for some basic obvious questions and no luggage...
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    Dft tender £350m for advice and consultancy etc

    And many on here! Maybe we as a forum pool our resources and submit a bid. For my part I’m in sales - I’ll do the pitch Who’s next to offer their contribution?
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    Favourite seats

    The thread https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/lner-first-class-unreserved-seats.302982/#post-7809750 Around seat reservations in LNER first class got me thinking about my favourite seats and wondered around others thoughts on this important aspect. On LNER, Azuma it’s L26 or L27 ax I...
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    "Gosh Ness Monster" Hastings DEMU Tour to Scotland

    Kings Island, just south of Blair Atholl
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    Why are some coach letters skipped on trains with lettered coaches ?

    U - still unreserved then? And maybe split the 1st class through the formation
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    Settle Carlisle 150 anniversary

    I’ve heard that there are tickets from Northern at £1.50. I can’t find anything on the northern website about these. Anyone know of the validity, how to purchase etc ? Many thanks John
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    Cambridge North to York 17 Dec

    Now there is an opportunity ! Google Earth - Live ...... maybe speculative discussion thread
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    60103 Flying Scotsman - York to Newcastle delay? (14/12)

    1765804386 some would say foolish .....
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    60103 Flying Scotsman - York to Newcastle delay? (14/12)

    Many thanks , off home to get dry , townroamer, catch up Another time

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