Recent content by scrapy

From what i'd head is the same service pattern GhostManDN91 had posted. The Stalybridge service would be an EMU to from Wigan via Bolton rather than a shuttle. They would not need to use the Brewery Junction turnback as its a through service. There would also (once Golborne station opens) be a...

Atherton probably won't be a Piccadilly service, a Southport to Oxford Road service via Atherton has been mooted, however this may not start until after 2031 due to the remodling of Oxford Rd.

Where the first 'off peak' service on an Avanti train has been cancelled and ive chosen to travel on the train before (well within the 2 hours you can) , i've had an Avanti TM tell me it is a peak train, it is only at their discretion you can travel on it and I should have either asked...

The new gateline seems to have gone in this week with full height barriers.

Really??? What makes you say this? If a guard stands on the platform the they can see the full train and whether the train is in the right place. They can see hazards such as broken paving, tripping hazards etc that they may want to make safe or warn people about before opening the doors. A...

You should always speak to staff at the origin station first. If Avanti had arranged an alternative (coach for example direct from Stockport) it may not stop at Birmingham/Crewe/Stoke and onward travel may be refused of you go off your own back to another station.

From what I understand on the matter, in simple terms discussions were ongoing and progressing well about Sundays. The company then decided to add driver open to the deal along with a reduction in annual leave allowances for depots on a 4 day week on the west side, and longer maximum turn...

Yes 3.6% with a minimal string of drivers over 5 years experience, assessment period being over 3 years instead of 2.

Because believe it or not some passengers dont know where the middle is. They might not know if theyve boarded the 2nd or 3rd carriage and whether they need to go forward or back. Front of front means you only move forward.

The restarting of an engine can be much louder than one running for a while, so I guess it's a balancing act over which is the least worse, a consistant noise over a period of time or a louder sudden noise, but overall a shorter period of noise.

1) yes. Afternoon peak only applies to certain single and return tickets and the TFGM day ranger, not passes. 2) yes, train doesn't have to stop at Blackrod either.. For future, fares from Blackrod to Blackpool are generally identical to those from Bolton. If you buy from Bolton you have the...

It appears to be 00.16 on Real Time Trains. There is an arrival from Manchester at 23.48 to connect with this, but that continues to Newcastle anyway. It would be helpful if you post your itinerary and what tickets you hold?

It is very unlikely a hotel would be offered. It is likely there would be others travelling north and road transport put on, either a taxi or a coach. This would likely get you to Newcastle significantly later than planned but would get you there that night. Should it become highly likely or...

Can you please clarify what date in June this was? And if possible do you have a printed itinerary you can post? The delayed train that you caught from Leamington seems to have a timetabled arrival at Reading of 17.44 most days and the train to North Camp from Reading, a scheduled departure time...

Could you but to Crewe/Euston and get an overdistance excess at the ticket office?