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There have been numerous posts on here and of course in the media about the reopening of the line between Buxton and Matlock. Personally, I would love to see the line reopen and can’t see it ever happening. Here are some observations regarding public transport options in the area: High Peak...

Looking to arrange a meet up with a pal for a few beers in Ilkeston The National Rail app doesn’t appear to be able to find Ilkeston? Can’t seem to be able to plan a journey or find live trains, are there any other stations missing from the app?

New Mills boasts two railway stations, Newtown on the Buxton line and Central on the Hope Valley Line The fares to Manchester, for some reason are different for each station, the Off peak day return fare from Newtown is around 70p cheaper than Central, no big deal, I know, but does this mean...

Conwy Town Council have announced that Conwy station will reopen next week as TfW have reviewed the operational arrangements at the station. The late night Friday and Saturday trains will not call because of social distancing issues. Does anyone know what the new arrangements are which will...

If, as seems increasingly likely, the Govt opens pubs and restaurants from 6 July in England (no doubt a week or two later in Scotland and Wales) Will we be allowed to travel on buses and trains to get to and from them?

Once the lockdown has ended, public transport is going to struggle commercially to get back to previous usage levels. Bus services in particular are likely to be the hardest hit with potential frequency reductions and service withdrawals. I foresee bus route franchising as the only outcome in...

Just replaced my dated company android phone for a not quite so dated iPhone 6 I normally use the NRE app, but is there a better one? My main purpose for the app is: Journey Planning, including looking for some unusual routings and fare options Checking train running information Station...

Which stations have the best traditional fish & chips takeaway a short stroll from the station, meaning that you can eat your still hot fish & chips out of the bag whilst sitting on the platform waiting for your train? NOTE : Kebab/Pizza/Burger establishments not allowed! To start you off...

Bit of lighthearted fun during lockdown! If you had 100 miles of track which routes or sections of route would you reopen? Would you blow most of the 100 mile budget on one long route like Aberystwyth to Carmarthen or would you slice and dice your allowance to reopen and reconnect a number of...

With many posts extolling the virtues of micropubs, which stations would you like to see have a micropub? To give the post some depth I have listed three differing criteria: 1. Idyllic location, but definitely not via viable! Such as Dovey Junction, Forsinard, Hellifield, Dent, Arnside...

This week sees the start of a network of Cornwall County Council subsidised bus routes most (all?) operated by the Go-Ahead Group on an 8 year contract. What are the pros and cons of this arrangement? Pros? Stable network Route branding Reputable operator Better buses with better disabled...

Are there any lines which now have a service considerably worse than, say 25 years ago? To quantify this: Exclude Coronavirus emergency timetables. Exclude Routes which have been converted to Tram operation eg MetrolinkE Excludei stations such as IBM Halt/Teesside Airport Exclude total line...

Need a bit of cheering up during these dire times! I have a Northern complimentary ticket issued (eventually) after a cancelled train. Starting and finishing same day from Chesterfield, has anyone any ideas where I should travel on it, obviously I will wait until things are back to normal! I...

As the crises deepens and bus services understandably get reduced how can commercial bus operations continue? Short term Government bail outs possibly, but given Boris’s commitments to backing Buses, is this the opportune time to take back control of Britain’s bus network, yes still operated by...

This appears to the stock reply on TfW’s Twitter Feed now to any complaint about cancelled trains. Previously they would state lack of train crew, train fault, more trains than usual requiring repair etc etc, now just a simple ‘lack of available resource’ Sounds like they have employed a ‘spin...

Hmm, I think I get it, how about the following: Are any of these valid Day return New Mills Central to Manchester but return to New Mills Newtown Rose Hill, Marple to Manchester but return to Marple Settle to Leeds but return to Giggleswick Thorne North to Sheffield return to Thorne South Conwy...

According to BBC Radio Sheffield (don’t know how to show links sorry!) the Sheffield-Rotherham tram train service has been suspended on the advice of Stadler, the company who built the units? How many years late was this project? How much did it cost compared to original budget? Timetable is...

Transport for Wales have kept to their word and have made significant fares reductions on parts of their network from January. Not only are there a range of fares not being increased there are actually reductions in walk up and advance fares on the North Wales Coast. Examples include £6.50...

There is engineering work on the North Wales Coast this coming Saturday, 26 October. A skeleton train service is operating augmented by buses between Chester and Rhyl. Presumably the few trains that are running are using a single line in both directions? The National Rail app, shows the...

The recently reopened Tay-y-Cafn hotel adjacent to the Conwy Valley Line Station has introduced a special 10% offer on all food and drink for rail ticket holders - including real ale! I suppose as the trains are not that frequent, they are holding you captive for a couple of hours! Are there...