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    Similar to CCTV camera

    I have noticed these devices sorted about at various stations. Today I photographed one as I am curious as to what’s its functionality is? The device, at the top of the post, looks like it has a white disk where the camera would be and was pointing towards the four foot. The photograph...
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    Crewe Signalling Berths

    i notice that following the work at Basford Hall, a few Berths at Crewe are illuminated with their signal numbers e.g. 110, 570 and US Are these berths now not in use, or is there another significance to this ? https://www.opentraintimes.com/maps/signalling/crewe#T_CREWBHJ
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    Festiniog events 2025

    The Festiniog have released pricing for their event in June this year https://www.festrail.co.uk/fr70/ Does this seem expansive, or inline with other heritage offerings? James
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    Traksy Website

    Hi, Great to see that Traksy has been updated following the resignalling of New Street over Christmas. As someone who travels regularly, this site is a very useful tool to have on my phone. I live close to Manchester and regularly travel east from Victoria. Since Baguley Fold Jcn has been...
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    TFW December 2023 Timetable changes

    Hi all, May seem a long time away, but TfW have advertised what they propose to run and what units are allocated to which trains... https://tfw.wales/draft-timetables-2023
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    TPE First Class catering

    Hi, i see that hot food is now available in first class on TPE Nova operated services and alcohol on all services after 4pm see https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/travelling-with-us/onboard-facilities/food-and-drink This is obviously an improvement. does anyone know why breakfast is not available...
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    Approach control signalling at Crewe

    Whilst looking at the open train times map of Crewe, signal CE154 did not used to clear, until the train was on top of it, even if the route was set. This signal is now shown as clearing for a train coming from Manchester before the berth is occupied. have some amendments been made recently...
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    My trip from Manchester to Norwich via London on August Bank Holiday 2018

    Hi Is anyone able to advise what work will be going on between Manchester and Euston and Liverpool street and Norwich on the Monday. I am wanting to travel in the afternoon from Norwich to Manchester via London. Will this be possible? Whilst AP tickets are not out yet, I am sure that someone...
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    Crewe-Kidsgrove Operational incident 30.12.17

    Hi All Apparently Crewe-Kidsgrove is blocked with 2N44 19.02 ex Crewe involved with an operational incident? Does anyone have any idea with what happened? My knowledge tells me that there is a UWC somewhere in the area..... James
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    1000 from KGX 'The Northern Lights' first class

    My partner and I are likely to need to travel from London to Edinburgh on a Friday at the end of November Looking at the advances out until mid September now, fares are around £90 for two of us first class with a Two Together RC. Sounds a bargain! The VTEC catering offer shows that this...
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    Sleeper with Priv

    Hi With Serco now offering 12 month reservations, I have booked for myself and two friends to travel in September next year, between Euston and Fort Bill. One of my friends would also like his parents to come with us and they are both retired staff with Priv cards As the Fort Bill...
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    Virgin 16/09/11 15:30 London Euston (EUS) - Carlisle (CAR)

    Hello.... I am looking to travel from Euston to Carlisle on the 15:30 service on Wednesday 16th November. I have a 16-25 rail card, so can get an advance first for 56 quid at the moment. Can anyone advise what catering will be on offer in first throughout the journey Thanks James

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