Recent content by JonnyG

Me too, https://www.headforpoints.com/2026/04/20/5-lner-perks-credit/ explains why.

Thanks!

Anyone know what train has an axle on fire south of Newton Abbot? Stuck on the 1203 Paddington - Penzance at Newton Abbot for over an hour now. Seems the fire has spread to the other track according to train crew.

Some bus trips to nearby attractions listed at https://visitbytrain.info/worcs/worcester.htm

Coming up in the next few days are: Discover Britain by Train 3.9.22 0850 A Desperate Case in 1958 3.9.22 1515 Driving the Train 1959 4.9.22 1445 The above and those films already shown will most likely be on the TPTV Encore catch-up service for around a week.

Is it common for Thameslink inspectors to check tickets on their own? I recall an inspection on a morning commuter train between London Bridge and Blackfriars a few years ago. After the "inspector" had checked bank cards, etc there were mutterings as to whether he was genuine. He was by himself...

Probably Mark 3 stock?

Not SailRail but you may find the new (temporary) Holyhead to Belfast ferry more convenient https://www.stenaline.co.uk/routes/holyhead-belfast

Series 13 follows immediately on from next Monday, 17 May. Rather odd to have two consecutive new series, be interesting to see if this series was filmed earlier this year - but surely not during the lockdown?

Surprised by this NRE comment on animals on the line From http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/80927.aspx I was always under the impression that fencing (within reason) was obligatory on heavy rail lines?

For future reference the relevant National Rail page is http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/ticket_types/46557.aspx In general, as long as you are travelling on the same train, a standard class Advance ticket can be upgraded to the equivalent first class ticket type on paying the...

Or just £5.30 with annual Golf Card discount loaded to Oyster PAYG. :)

Yes, it was BACS :D

Just to confirm Customer Services did refund the £20 admin fee last month and accepted it had been incorrectly charged. Also the National Rail page now includes both the original garbled details and a correctly formatted alternative...

Advice on admin fees for upgrading ticket class please... I recently visited the travel centre at King's Cross to upgrade to Advance First a KX - York return originally travelling on two Advance Standard tickets - same date, same train. Anticipating problems, I also took a print off of this...