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  1. trainophile

    Avanti take needless announcements to a new level

    In how many languages?
  2. trainophile

    Who to claim DR from

    I've claimed from GWR so will see what happens. Thanks everyone.
  3. trainophile

    Who to claim DR from

    Thanks @yorkie, I'll do that then and see what happens. Re: your first sentence, being an Off Peak Return from Cheltenham onwards, although I was given a (no seat) reservation for the 12:45, from Cheltenham I assumed that any reasonable service would be okay so long as I didn't double back or...
  4. trainophile

    Who to claim DR from

    Journey today Paignton to Hereford Tickets Paignton to Cheltenham Spa Advance and Return portion of an Off Peak Return Cheltenham to Hereford. Journey went as follows: Paignton departed 10:14 XC Arrived Cheltenham Spa 12:52 (15 late) Departed Cheltenham Spa 13:01 (16 late) GWR Arrived Worcester...
  5. trainophile

    Possible RMT industrial action on Merseyrail, 18-20 July 2026

    Oh that's excellent news. Thank you Merseyrail for coming to an agreement, even if it does just delay the action.
  6. trainophile

    Possible RMT industrial action on Merseyrail, 18-20 July 2026

    How long would it take to count and declare the outcome after the ballot closes?
  7. trainophile

    Avanti take needless announcements to a new level

    I’m on a XC now to Paignton. Just left Exeter and they’ve just announced that they’re sorry but there’s no catering on this train. Glad I didn’t book 1st Class now.
  8. trainophile

    Possible RMT industrial action on Merseyrail, 18-20 July 2026

    Many thanks for that. I'd be doing Southport to Formby and back, but I can check the timings on an app. Edit: Which is the one that took about an hour or more from Formby to Southport several years ago when the trains weren't running due to bad weather? I won't make that mistake again. Was...
  9. trainophile

    West Midlands Trains Industrial Action July/August 2026

    According to NRE my 14:22 from Chester is en route from Holyhead, how far it gets remains to be seen. Oh how I miss the TfW Journey Check page.
  10. trainophile

    Possible RMT industrial action on Merseyrail, 18-20 July 2026

    No comments on this? I will be horribly affected if they do strike, having taken advantage of the WMR/LNR offer on the Saturday, and needing to get to Formby on Sunday for a family gathering. I read the linked article and while it says they will be having more negotiations, it also implies...
  11. trainophile

    West Midlands Trains Industrial Action July/August 2026

    Is there any danger of this strike action being repeated the following weekend? I suppose anything is possible, but it would be good if they would let us know.
  12. trainophile

    West Midlands Trains Industrial Action July/August 2026

    Just trying to sort out a workaround as my replacement ticket from Chester didn’t print, and now it seems to be stuck in the system (I’ve emailed Trainsplit so I hope can sort something out) - anyway I looked at Saturday instead of Friday, and have now discovered it’s RRBs from Shrewsbury to...
  13. trainophile

    West Midlands Trains Industrial Action July/August 2026

    Bravo Trainsplit, credit back in my bank account within a couple of hours of me emailing them last night.:) But isn't it ironic that they (LNR/WMR) are currently promoting their special offer deal (as detailed elsewhere), while failing to deliver a service for tickets already bought in good...
  14. trainophile

    West Midlands Trains Industrial Action July/August 2026

    Step 3 - which option do I choose if I bought a new ticket via a different route that doesn't involve LNWR/WMR? I've just done this, in the light of no services at all between Birmingham and Hereford.
  15. trainophile

    West Midlands Trains Industrial Action July/August 2026

    The linked announcement is dated today at 14:40, which is only 7 days. I have an Advance ticket affected by this, will Trainsplit do a refund?
  16. trainophile

    Heatwave 22-27 June - effect on the UK Railway

    On a positive note, I put in a delay repay claim to TfW for my messy trip home on Friday, and yesterday received an acceptance email, followed this morning by another one saying my compensation has been processed. Given the hundreds of people affected, granted not all of whom would have...
  17. trainophile

    Confusing departure board at Crewe

    I was stuck at Crewe for an hour on Friday due to hot weather train complications, and all I would say is they could do more with the platform 6/11 waiting room. Higgledy piggledy not very comfortable chairs and tables, not enough of them, and some air conditioning would have made it less...
  18. trainophile

    Heatwave 22-27 June - effect on the UK Railway

    Where did you hear this? Don't think I can take much more of days like these. It doesn't feel much cooler where I am even today, already had two showers and contemplating a third!
  19. trainophile

    Heatwave 22-27 June - effect on the UK Railway

    Lineside fire at Flint earlier today caused major disruption and cancellations, including my 14:22 from Chester. Should have been back in Hereford over two hours ago, just about to arrive now.
  20. trainophile

    Heatwave 22-27 June - effect on the UK Railway

    Travelled from Glasgow to Wigan today, booked on Avanti 12:40. Firstly it was very lucky I'd arrived at GLC extra early (took the 10:07 from Largs when I should have been okay with the 11:07), as at 11:45 they announced that the 12:40 to Euston was cancelled, and our tickets would be valid for...

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