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    LNER Considering Requiring Passengers to Check-in Before Travel

    Just do it the day / night before... Do you often need to make an unexpected / unscheduled train journey at 6am? If you've already purchased a ticket without a reservation then you are highly likely to know when you want to go in advance...
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    LNER Considering Requiring Passengers to Check-in Before Travel

    Jeez, if your phone is that incapable, just ring them.... "If you require a reservation on an LNER train service and have been unable to reserve a seat online, please call 03457 225 333 the reservation line is open Monday – Friday 08:00-22:00. Please note that our team are only able to reserve...
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    Long term implications of suspending ticket checks?

    Lets think about this, one door, RPI behind screen at door.... Rather like a bus... Extend the scope of DOO?
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    Northern: North West Sunday Crew Shortages

    They could be really sensible, get DfT to enforce national standard T&Cs for new recruits, thus also doing away with the "different TOC - different depot - different rules" hodge podge that exists currently...
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    Why are people opposed to HS2? (And other HS2 discussion)

    Nobody seems to realise that people may want to go in the opposite direction across the country.... You know, Bristol as the hub heading northerly... Especially when you consider the multi-sector trips where Birmingham New Street is more useful than any London station as an interchange for...
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    Could the railway cease accepting cash?

    Given we've already mentioned the US, the Church could always tythe the regulars...
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    1st time in 10 years....

    1300 Cross Country four car Voyager : Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly - very full, vestibules rammed, as the previous service had been cancelled. Metro-shuttle #2 free bus from Piccadilly to Victoria 1704 Northern two car 150 : Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Road - full...
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    1st time in 10 years....

    Managed to get all the way from Bristol Temple Meads to Burnley Manchester Road without any cancellations, delays or other impediments.... First time in 10 years of sporadic journeys. All staff very polite. Great trip. Just saying!

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