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Starmill's latest activity
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Starmill replied to the thread As we expected: Remaining eight 221s for XC.It seems unlikely that they can realistically use a Voyager to swap a three car 170 out for a pair of two car ones, although they may... -
Starmill replied to the thread As we expected: Remaining eight 221s for XC.At least this will finally bring their capacity up from a just very slightly above December 2019 to a small but noticeable increase in...
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Starmill replied to the thread Interrail - Staff denied access to platform, then tried to throw us off train!.Yes a passport for name and picture matching may be requested. People with FIP coupons often present these spontaneously but yes they...
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Starmill replied to the thread Missing Cambrian services on 23/10.I wonder if it's less of a technical glitch and more that changes have come through last-minute, because the people leading the training...
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Starmill replied to the thread Missing Cambrian services on 23/10.Whatever particular details of such disruption there are, these haven't been set out plainly in this thread, and it also would be likely...
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Starmill replied to the thread Interrail - Staff denied access to platform, then tried to throw us off train!.The fare system for dealing with Interrail passes, BritRail passes and FIP coupons is quite easy in Great Britain. There aren't any time...
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Starmill replied to the thread Missing Cambrian services on 23/10.Did you see the post two above yours? It suggests little or no disruption:
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Starmill replied to the thread Interrail - Staff denied access to platform, then tried to throw us off train!.OK, reasonable, but nobody had been "played". The customer had the correct ticket for their journey and wasn't trying to board after the...
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Starmill replied to the thread Got off train without being asked for ticket now received fraud email.If this happens again, you must offer to pay at your destination. A member of staff will give you some direction if you don't see...
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Starmill replied to the thread Report of collision Bedford (Elstow) - 19/06/26.The in-cab CCTV discussion is well-worn by now and has been done to death elsewhere. It seems unlikely that much can be gained in...
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Starmill replied to the thread Delayed booked train (Advance) *could have* missed connection but allowed on earlier train, subsequently delayed on 2nd operator, delay repay?.Although it's clearly incorrect if you didn't miss a connection, as clearly no delay can possibly be said to exist at that stage of a...
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Starmill replied to the thread Interrail - Staff denied access to platform, then tried to throw us off train!.Actually I've had it confirmed by the Interrail support team that you don't need to alter the journey record if disruption occurs while...
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Starmill replied to the thread New-style Paper Tickets.That would make the most sense. However, as you probably know, loads of gateline staff have neither the means to scan tickets, nor any...
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Starmill replied to the thread Class 350/2s to replace 323s on Northern.Because the government have been very effectively played by the leasing company, which has control over both. Unfortunately this is just...
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Starmill replied to the thread Class 350/2s to replace 323s on Northern.Early 2028 seems terribly optimistic given it's mentioned above several times Northern won't be able to get hold of any until around...