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    Standedge Tunnel Fire 25/1

    There's a post on West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WYFRS/posts/pfbid0vBuiStHBnXDdtVVv1w578Moz5VGRE5n5qCemYG1uUXhofLVbwCRFAhFCdQxUgdDLl
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    Railcard Website - Can't Renew

    The helpline has always been very helpful when my mother has been renewing her railcard. Looks like the number is 0345 3000 250
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    Swindon East (station used in BBC Death In Paradise Christmas Special)

    And a direct train (albeit cancelled) to Leeds!
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    Clickbait advertising on the forum

    I recommend using the Brave browser on a phone, as it manages to suppress the ads very cleanly. I expect other such browsers are also available, but Brave has worked for me since Tapatalk was abandoned.
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    Companies That You Expect to Disappear Soon

    Black Sheep Brewery looks to be teetering. They've put the attached announcement on Facebook and other socials.
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    Things in living memory which seem very anachronistic now

    On the other hand, I often prefer a quick phone call or, even better, popping to someone's desk, rather than email or Teams ping pong. Frequently a more efficient way of holding a discussion and making a decision.
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    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the secret sealed document and his arrest

    And he is his brother, so no matter what, I'm sure he feels an emotional bond, no matter how weak. I think he'll do what he needs to do to ensure Andrew is comfortable without being extravagant.
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    Luton Airport Parkway parking, and alternatives for London P&R

    I'm planning a work trip to London for 6-8 of us. I was thinking of driving to Luton Airport Parkway and taking TL from there. We'll probably arrive at Luton around 10:30am: can anyone with experience with the carpark tell me if it's likely to be full by then? I've looked at pre-booking but that...
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    What has been your longest rail replacement taxi?

    Apologies. I replied to the wrong message. I was thinking of the 250 mile, 6 hour one way journey.
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    What has been your longest rail replacement taxi?

    Would the driver be able to claim overnight accommodation before driving back, as this would be over a professional driver's hours?
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    Appealing a Penalty Fare

    I feel for you and your mother: there are very mixed messages still going out. Not in your region, but the train I was on into Leeds at the weekend was quite full. The conductor apologised that he couldn't come through the train to sell tickets, but would stand at the back door at Leeds if...
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    Why are the engines on diesel locomotives kept running at a planned parking stop?

    In this example there are two locos left idling. Would one not be enough to keep air pressure etc?
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    UK switching to electric vehicles discussion

    Indeed, and just highlights that a high top speed isn't itself by design, rather a consequence of other requirements.
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    UK switching to electric vehicles discussion

    I suspect the reason for the ever-increasing limited top speeds on day-to-day ICE cars is simply a function of having enough power to enable swift acceleration at normal road speeds resulted in the vehicles having the capability to carry on accelerating past those normal road speeds. Ignoring...
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    Dennis Darts

    As the Dart had a 19 year production life, would someone comparing a chassis from the beginning and end of production see any similarities, or would it be like the difference between a G reg Mk 2 Golf and a 08 Mk 6?
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    Trainline Ads For Cheap Day Tickets ‘Misleading’…

    Apols for being OT to the main gist of the thread, but JL reinstated the slogan last year: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62r9371jddo
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    Caught at waterloo station for short fare and adult using child rail ticket

    You need to omit it from all the posts on here. But the letter you actually send should include it.
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    Road closures due to resurfacing

    I've noticed it in Kirklees as well. Probably more to do with extra government funding coming through - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/seven-million-more-potholes-to-be-filled-next-year-as-public-urged-to-report-roads-in-need-of-repair and more critical attention being given to the issue -...
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    Leeds Disruption - 26/07/25

    Things are moving. I just arrived at Dewsbury (via buses) and a train just set off towards Leeds
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    Leeds Disruption - 26/07/25

    My train from Manchester to Dewsbury is stopped at Sowerby Bridge

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