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  1. 1955LR

    Ran a level crossing what happens next?

    It might be helpful to attend one of the advanced driving courses run by the Institute of advance motorist (IAM) or Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA ) , I took and am still taking part in the RoSPA programme over the last 25 years & found it very very helpful to keep me up...
  2. 1955LR

    International borders you've crossed by land

    I drove from Sweden to Denmark over the Øresund bridge ,does that count?
  3. 1955LR

    Stopped by a revenue officer at the train station,says he suspected i was not going to buy a ticket.

    I believe the Officer thought the poster was only buying a ticket to Cardiff, because he had approached and did not believe the explanation given. The OP stated Cardiff central was the destination & that has stuck in the Officers mind . I
  4. 1955LR

    Car on Track near Motspur Park — Major Disruption to SWR Suburban Services

    Perhaps place some "No Entry" road signs either side of the track facing the road .
  5. 1955LR

    Kirknewton Level Crossing Question.

    Same as Bucknall (BUK) Heart of Wales line / Station next to level crossing . Trains to Shrewsbury stop at station platform and cannot proceed over the crossing until white light showing . During this time traffic continues over the level crossing. Crew have to operate the crossing by...
  6. 1955LR

    Bus fare cap beyond election

    Lugg Valley and Yeomans Travel in Hereford have already dropped out of the scheme. Stopped in April 2023
  7. 1955LR

    What was your favourite bus type as a kid?

    1960's Birmingham City Transport , the unusual Leyland Tiger PS2/1 Weyman B34F single decker on the 27 route which went under the low bridge in Bournville lane by Cadburys . I was fascinated by the short climb up side entrance to get in compared with the open rear deck on everything else
  8. 1955LR

    TfW punctuality

    I was only speaking to a member of staff on the Heart of Wales line a couple of weeks ago who was complaining about the two piece ramp and the fact it is difficult to slot into position which was creating significant delay
  9. 1955LR

    Circular / 'round robin' tickets - What examples exist?

    Heart of Wales line Our Heart of Wales Circular Ranger allows you to travel along the Heart of Wales Line on a circular route over 1 or 2 days. https://tfw.wales/ways-to-travel/rail/ticket-types/rovers-and-rangers/heart-wales
  10. 1955LR

    Bad customer service from TPE

    Unfortunately no help in this instance but I have had ex gracia payments for a Taxi when I have missed the last bus of the day to my village due to rail delays from both West Midland Railway & Transport for Wales . Sent details to Customer Services to claim .
  11. 1955LR

    Heart of Wales Line 15/11/2023

    Thanks. I thought it interesting the Conductor had also looked at Realtime trains info.
  12. 1955LR

    Heart of Wales Line 15/11/2023

    I travelled from Bucknell yesterday down to Llandovery and Realtime Trains showed the following unit :- UID W28281, identity 2V06 TSC 25435000, head code 5032 comprising of 150214 and 153913. In fact only the two unit 150214 arrived at Bucknell . I spoke to a member of staff on board & she...
  13. 1955LR

    Helpful announcement from GW Conductor

    I just wonder is via Worcester a valid route if your ticket itinerary states change at Worcestershire Parkway ?
  14. 1955LR

    Promise To Pay

    I have only recently noticed its available at the TVM in Newtown (NWT) but you also cannot go straight to it, its available at the point one would pay after imputing the journey etc and only mentioned in the small print in the notices
  15. 1955LR

    Delay Repay: which TOC? (Split tickets involved)

    I had very similar delay circumstances , GWR service running late so missed my planned TFW Manchester service at Newport . Then I found the Planned TFW service cancelled but I was in time for the next later one to Hereford, my destination, but arrived later at Hereford than planned . Claimed...
  16. 1955LR

    Cost to build a station car parking space?

    Is there now any requirement to have electric charging points in new car parks, if so that would jack up the cost. ?
  17. 1955LR

    Ffestiniog Railway Society seeming subscription oddity -- anyone au fait, here?

    My National Motor cycle club changed from Membership renewals on a fixed date irrespective as to when one joined to the anniversary of joining as it was deemed to be fairer . It is now being reversed as it created extra work and costs to the organisation due to extra complexities in the...
  18. 1955LR

    London Paddington to Plymouth

    Do they define conference , or would the AGM for a club count?
  19. 1955LR

    ENCTS and London buses

    I have used my Herefordshire ENCTS pass on London buses with no issues at all, just shown it to the driver as a got on.
  20. 1955LR

    Warrington - Manchester anytime (non-day) return missing

    The same issue applied when I wanted a return the following day , travelling Malvern Link to Hereford. Ticket office sold me a Worcester Foregate to Hereford return instead of two singles at just over half the price . I just started & finished short.

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