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I wasn't too sure where to place this! The video shows an electric bus catching fire in Paris. What surprised me was the speed of the fire.

Hi. I'm going to be going from Manchester Airport to York in the summer. My grandson asked me if the Manc Utd stadium could be seen on the journey. However, as I know nothing about football or the railways of Manchester, could a FM who knows these things tell me please?

I'm going to be in London for a day in June. I'll be travelling mostly in zone 1 & 2. As being in London is a rarity for myself I'll be using my contactless debit card. Am I right in thinking that my card will be capped at the day travelcard rate?

I was going to visit this shop/Museum, https://www.thewhoshop.com/museum however thier mask policy puts me off. 'With COVID-19 restrictions in place, you MUST wear a face mask. If you're not willing to wear a mask, please do not book. The Who Shop hold the right to refuse entry, as we are...

I was watching a video on trains at King's Cross. I noticed the signal number boards had a YA code. What signalling centre is that? Thanks.

What time does it take to walk from terminal 1 in Manchester Airport to the railway station?

Hi Am I right in thinking that FIP tickets are allowed on Grand Central but not on Lumo, or have I read the rules wrong? Thanks

BBC News - Covid: Nine new symptoms added to official list https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60982070 The old symptoms were fever new continuous cough loss of sense of smell or taste And now shortness of breath feeling tired or exhausted aching body headache sore throat blocked or runny nose...

Hi. At 2119 there's a scene which in the script is set in Doncaster railway station, but there's an overall roof. Am I right in thinking it's Newcastle?

In GB, when a track circuit fails on a single line, is pilot working, where a qualified member of staff acts as a human token, still used? It's just I was talking to a friend today who said it had been replaced with some form of technology. Thanks in advance !

I was looking at the disused stations website and I came across the one for Filey Holiday Camp. It seemingly had only two buildings, a ticket collectors hut and a small concrete building. It got me thinking, were there any other sizable stations with very little in the way of buildings...

Hi Am I right in thinking that the pedestrian tunnel beside Leeman Rd had an opening in the middle leading into the railway station? Thanks

The Deputy First Minister in NI is talking about a possible circuit breaker in N I over the Winter. If the Chancellor removes Furlough at the end of this month, who would pay for our, or any regions Furlough?

Hi I'm enquiring for a friend who says their Great Grandfather drove the first Manchester tram. John Davis, from Wales. Is there anyway to find this out? Thanks.

I rediscovered the 'Going Great Western' edition of this series. 'Steam Days' from the BBC. I remember at the time a lot of enthusiasts were very critical of the series. I can't understand why!

I heard recently that about the time that the two Ronnie's had thier 'Phantom raspberry blower of old London Town' there was a Guard who was want to announce on late night trains 'this is the phantom raspberry blower of the (whichever train) followed by a long raspberry. I'd love that to be true!

Hi. I'm wondering if anybody can tell me if these red brick buildings beside the NRM entrance on Leeman Rd are railway in origin? Thanks.

As has been mentioned elsewhere on this forum, there is a possibility that LNER will be keeping their compulsory seat reservations when the Covid restrictions finally end. I'm wondering if reservations will be available when using my FIP ticket? I'm aware that one of the current conditions is...

I found this link on YouTube featuring the now closed Manchester Victoria British Rail staff association club. Do any members remember this when it was running? Did it close when BR ceased to be?

NI health minister now advocating prison for restriction offenders...