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Split from the riots thread The "modern" video games industry with many products glorifying aggressive, threatening behaviour, have much to answer for.

Which is the worst aesthetically designed tram that is operated today and which is the most attractive?

The final completion of the works to allow 11-car class 390 Pendolino trains has now been completed. Platform 3 (Down Passenger Loop) has been extended by 8 metres at the north end and Platform 4 (Up Passenger Loop No. 1) has been extended by 22 metres at the south end). The operating...

Either narrow-gauge or standard gauge types will do, plus any industrial types. We will be there from Saturday, 30th July, on holiday, and have never been to that part of Cornwall before. We are staying at a hotel on Cliff Road overlooking the sea, not all that far from Falmouth Docks station...

What are the current measures on the LU that take effect in case of external flood scenarios?

It was announced this morning on national television that the decision to withdraw cheques from the banking system in 2018 has been scrapped. Any relieved forum members?

Is there a demand to be met by operating such a coast to coast service and if so, what would be the best possible route that it should take?

Well, the race is on this coming Sunday. There will no doubt be the usual "hype" about British drivers in the British Grand Prix from the media, with hopes of a British driver crossing the chequered flag. I am sure the more considered opinions of forum members will come to the fore. In the...

Is it possible to book a 7-day Standard Class return journey from Prestbury to Sandown (IOW) that will include the cost of the hovercraft journey across the Solent and if so, what will be the best route that will be offered from Prestbury and the total ticket cost. I can book the ticket at...

The Pacers are said to have to be replaced by 2019 to conform to legislation and there are numerous of these units which are currently still running for the foreseeable future. The contract award to Siemans today brings to mind a time scale for the preliminary discussions on actual numbers...

A matter has been posted on another forum about a passenger deliberately hiding a valid rail ticket behind an invalid ticket to carry out a personal but unauthorised test on G4S ticket staff ( and also it would affect the conductor on the train during ticket examination) to see if they were...

I have been to this area a few times this year to trace what remains of the former branch line from Sowerby Bridge, During various conversations that I had, two people of my age group said that there was once a plan to extend the branch from the terminal station to make a connection with the...

There has been mention made of this, mostly in passing, on other threads, so I think that a dedicated thread should be here to let members talk about it without having to cross-refer from one thread to another. As there was doubt as to the current situation of this project, could people with...

I just caught the end of a piece on the local TV news about one of the arches sinking and that the situation is being monitored. Has anyone on the forum any more news in detail of the problem.

Has anyone got one of these railways near to them and wants to post some facts about them, such as the type of power, line gauge, etc.

Does anyone know if there is a published directory available to buy that features all known acronyms, plus text-message "shorts" such as FWIW, etc.

There has been much discussion on different threads about the future use of the remaining facilities at this defunct station, to provide the site for west-facing bay platforms for MANCHESTER VICTORIA when the Ordsall Chord brings new possibilities. Would anyone care to post any new thoughts on...

As canals can come under "any other transport" on this sub-forum, are there any out on the forum with news or reminiscences to report? There are the Anderton Boat Lift and the Lancaster Canal in the north-west, plus the final extension to the Leeds and Liverpool canal to the River Mersey...

On 9th June, under their media notifications, TfGM have made preliminary arrangements for public consultations to be set in motion to discuss all matters of concern with this new city centre link, especially in relation to the sensetive relocation of the Cenotaph from its existing position in...

In an area not far from where I live, a total of 270 gully and 20 manhole covers have been stolen by thieves this year. These will be then sold for scrap. These are very heavy items and the thefts must be carried out by organised gangs with the necessary manpower and transport. Have any car...