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Whilst the South East isn't yet covered unfortunately, however PDF versions of the December 2026 timetable change were updated and uploaded to RailwayData last night, should they be of interest to anyone. The usual caveats apply: these are early editions - errors, changes and missing trains...

Thanks for the heads up. The software behind the diagrams was a (somewhat failed) trial that was never used elsewhere apart from Metrolink timetables. Will update them before the next timetable change :)

It doesn't include replacement busses (as discussed earlier in this thread, they're a bit of a mess), but just in case it's of any interest to anyone, here's a (hopefully accurate) Metrolink Timetable, covering tram movements over the network for the duration of the Deansgate/Trafford Bar works. :)

Visited the bus station in Leigh last week, as one of my local routes is due to be affected by September's changes. As helpful as the person behind the counter was, he was unable to find any information on his system. Back when the GM bus network was largely commercially operated, there used...

TfW recently conducted a consultation with the intention of implementing some quite significant timetable changes over the Conwy Valley line. Whilst still a 3 hourly service, operated by a single unit, timings were adjusted to attract additional local and tourist traffic. Unfortunately, with...

Not sure if it has been mentioned already, but I belive Lloyd's Coaches in north/mid Wales are producing a combined paper timetable and guide for Summer. Looking at it online, it's a superb publication! https://lloydscoaches.com/explore-north-mid-wales/

I know it's still early days, so nothing is set in stone yet. But TfW now have timetable data online, and it looks like the previously consulted timetable changes for the Conwy Valley line may not be coming into force in December. Does anyone know if the consultation was unsuccessful or if...

Within the rail industry, there's currently a project to release forthcoming timetables sooner so that advance tickets can be purchased earlier. As a result, December 2026 timetable data is now beginning to trickle through. From a quick glance, the first TOCs appearing are; LNER, Hull Trains...

In this instance, I'd suggest Network Rail's isn't the right website for this kind of thing. Network Rail own and operate the rail infrastructure, but don't have any say over fares and ticketing. National Rail is the public facing website for Rail Delivery Group, the body who work with train...

I've been keeping an eye out for a reliable source of distances over the Millennium Point extention. When compiling mileage data for the RailwayData website, I use a mixture of FOI requests, OS open mapping and GPS tracking from on board the tram. Unfortunately none of these seem to exist for...

Whether it constitutes a timetable improvement, I'm not sure, but TfW recently held a public consultation on proposed changes to the timetable. As with any timetable change, there's winners and losers - it appears to focus on making the line more usable for those travelling to/from Llandudno for...

From experience, if you arrive in Cornbrook to see the tailights of your connecting tram in the distance, the next tram missing from the departure boards, and a connection of 24 mins is to be endured (I'm looking at you Trafford Line), Bury to The Trafford Centre is one such journey However...

Just compiled some timetables for Metrolink's new 15 minute interval service pattern. And whilst the timetables are only indicative, here's a few (very non-exhaustive) observations... It looks like there's the potential for things to get a little bunched-up between Victoria and Crumpsall, with...

RailwayData has mileage search engines for metro networks in the UK. I try and keep them up-to-date using open data and mapping, confirming accuracy with GPS recordings. www.railwaydata.co.uk/mileages/wmmetro Assuming you're referring to Wolverhampton St. George's, the distance between...

Whilst this is a great way to save on postage, it's always worth double checking the retailer is a legitimate one. I've come across multiple occasions where stamps have been purchased from sites like ebay, only for them to be counterfeit, resulting in the recipient needing to pay for postage...