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Hi, Is the Britannic Explorer operating to Pwllheli this week at all? Many thanks.

Due to the derailment at Lewes (thoughts to those affected), the tour today is due to head through Lewes en route to Eastbourne. I assume this will be diverted now? Any idea which route this will go? Sussex Coast Statesman MTIA

Just to let people know that vacancies have arisen for positions with KeolisAmey for Tram Drivers at Manchester Metrolink. Starting salary is £33,026 p/a rising to £45,165 p/a after a certain unspecified period. Training is 12 weeks with start dates available as follows: 23 February 2026 02...

Hi, Is Aberystwyth Krono Colas located at the railway station at Aberystwyth or is it on a branch line further away? Many thanks

Hi, A question from a while ago, hopefully someone can help! 345046 attended RAIL Live in 2018 at Long Marston and whilst flicking through some old photos I noticed it had a sticker over the doors which read “Quarantined Unit Do Not Enter” - any idea what this was about? I have supplied a...

Hi, A quick question regarding the VSOE services within the UK. I notice a trip on the VSOE can be booked all the way through from London to Venice, however only from Paris to Venice will you actually be on the world-renown train. Instead they plonk you on a Eurostar from London to Paris...

Hi, I noticed that today's 9N09 0934 Edinburgh to Newcastle was cancelled due to an apparent 'operational incident'. Anyone able to elaborate on what has happened and what this means? Many thanks.

Hi, Just a question regarding London's Paper Day Travelcards. First of all, are these still available to purchase either online or through ticket offices? Secondly, if I was to travel into London at peak time (say 7am) and travel back after peak (say 9pm), would I be able to use my 16-25...

Hi, I've noticed that some of the Glasgow to London services during the week that are booked non stop through Crewe are calling at Crewe, example being today's 1M07 (linked below). Does anyone know why this is and why they aren't running as booked according to the Working Timetable? Link...

Hi, Just a quick question regarding seeing Hull Trains at North Pole. 802303 was seen heading to North Pole IEP Depot from Bounds Green on 23/03 as 5Q97... does anyone know why this is? I do recall that they have a lathe at Bounds Green, so unlikely for that (do they have a lathe at North...

Hi, A family member who uses Alnmouth reported today that a staff member at the station informed them that one of the signals in/around Alnmouth station had collapsed in the high winds recently thanks to the storm. Can anyone shed any light on this or have any details what has happened? Trains...

Hi, Does anyone have the above diagrams for me applicable from the latest Timetable Change? Many thanks.

Hi, Just a quick query regarding the above. It has been many years since I have last 'spotted' at London Stations, however I wanted some advice on spotting at London Victoria. I notice a few interesting moves whilst I'm in the area later this week and wonder, do the barrier staff tend to allow...

Does anyone know where the ex LNWR 230s went when Vivarail went bust? MTIA

In the recent edition of 'Modern Railways' magazine for October 2023, there is an article referring to Grand Union now wanting to use '22X' trains on their upcoming Stirling to London route via the WCML. The magazines seems to infer that these are the off-lease 221s from Avanti West Coast...

Hi, I'm taking a trip down to Dawlish in a few weeks and aim to see the JIA wagons in action if at all possible. Do we know which days and times these services from Parkandillick run from Exeter or further afield? Any help would be much appreciated.

Hi guys, Just wanted some information on the Colas Ribble Rail to Lindsey service... Does this run on a Tuesday, i.e. every Tuesday? Or is it more of an 'ad hoc' service? Many thanks for the information.

Hi guys, I'm after catching 6E32 Preston to Lindsey at Preston (road crossing) one day. With this aim, I wonder if anyone knows what days it usually runs and how frequently it runs? Many thanks!

What happened to the plan for electric traction by DRS on 6L48? Is this going to be resolved at some point? Thanks

Hi, looking to travel on a Chiltern 68 as part of a longer journey next month. Does anyone know if they are currently operating and what the diagrams are please? MTIA