Recent content by RSDonovan

If they were obvious, I wouldn’t have asked.

As title. Everyone seems to want to electrify lines but I don’t know why!

Seems a lot of platforms for a small station!

But there isn’t a station at Yarmouth any more! 1714040685 1714040752 Yes, that makes sense!

Good morning according to the Trainline app I can buy a ticket Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Esplanade but not to Ryde Pier Head even though the Esplanade route involves a change at Pier Head! Any ideas why?

Hi I'm due to take the entire mid Wales line from S to N later this week. I assume there will be toilets on board but if not I may have to reconsider as it’s a long ride! I’m hoping some can put my mind at rest. Thanks in advance.

Thanks very much!

I am travelling first class Cardiff to Paddington tomorrow. Can I access the Paddington first class lounge after arrival or is it only for departing passéngers?

Sounds a great place. Thanks to everyone for the advice. Looks like I’ll be there for a good few days!

Hi I am intending to visit Knaresborough as part of a Yorkshire trip next week. I believe the town and station are well worth a visit as well as the beautiful viaduct. Can anyone supply more details, such as other local places (rail or non-rail) to visit, and how long should I stay there for...

What fabulous luck! I will arrive Istanbul tomorrow and try to buy a ticket to Sofia. So I should go to Sirkeci station to buy a ticket but I’m still not sure which station the train will start from. Perhaps you could elucidate? Thanks for your excellent post and have a great time in Istanbul...

Thank you very much. I intend to travel next week. Richard

Thank you all. It seems that train transport in the Balkans is problematic! As an alternative, I am considering the overnight train Istanbul-Sofia. Is there any problem with that train at the moment? I believe it runs nightly from a station near Istanbul (?) and arrives early the following...

Thank you all. It seems that train transport in the Balkans is problematic! As an alternative, I am considering the overnight train Istanbul-Sofia. Is there any problem with that train at the moment? I believe it runs nightly from a station near Istanbul (?) and arrives early the following...

1685518920 Thank you all so much for this absolute mine of information. You have gone above and beyond to assist me and I am now in a far better position to be able to plan my trip. Thanks again, Richard