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London Stansted (always though that this was stretching the geographical limit a bit too far though!?!) :s

Absolutely yes. In fact, Greater Anglia have an automated message "to assist in the prompt departure of this train, passengers are asked to close doors behind them"

For me, it has to be the Sudbury Branch Line, running from Marks Tey, to err, Sudbury. Passing over the Chappel Viaduct is something else :D

East Gates in Colchester is pretty busy at peak times (every 10 to 15 minutes I believe) Linky here.....http://www.chelmsfordweeklynews.co.uk/news/colchester/8418788.MP_calls_for_answers_over_jams_at_crossing/?action=complain&cid=8811528

Great replies everyone (some funny too!):lol: -thanks :)

Just wondering if anyone's ever had any experience in dealing or witnessing any Railway related Offences which have resulted in a Member of the Public actually being caught and fined? I realise that there are numerous Byelaws, however, I'm thinking along the lines of "Improper use of Emergency...

The reason why we've not upgraded to HST........would another reason be because it's not practical in terms of space (and Mainland Britain is a lot smaller geographically than France or Germany too?) -just a thought :)

Yup -the interior being the one shown as the Mark 3A

I wondered how long it would be before the Conservatives got up to their old tricks and started to Privatise the few British Assests we have left :| This smacks of short-term gain, however in the long-term, we'll all pay :evil: I couldn't agree more :)

If you mean the "slam shut" doors, pulled by the old Intercity "bullnose" engines, then yes. Personally I find the seats much more comfy, with nice drop-down trays behind each seat. Lovely wooden effect panels, aluminium overhead luggage racks, wooden food display cabinets in the Buffet Car, the...

Just successfully booked two tickets from London to Colchester, all as mentioned above, using CrossCountry -(doesn't seem to be restricted to certain areas / Train Companies) -simply chose Table Seating, and was allocated two table seats! :D Thanks again for all the hints & tips! :)

Excellent info Rail-Britain. I shall have a look at these options. Thank you :) --- old post above --- --- new post below --- MCR247 -forgot totally that you don't have to buy the tickets from Nat. Express! Ta for the tip! :)

Well done that man! :smile: I realise that inevitably these days, a person's actions often are analysed with hindsight, however the fact is an ordinary member of the public took a stand against something that wasn't right, and it paid off -SIMPLES! :-D