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Russia is investing in Talgo gauge changing which will to some extent mitigate the gauge issue. I guess they don't now think there is a serious risk of the west invading by train. Russia also has very significant investment plans for expanding links from Europe to Asia. Another significant...

This is a massive subject. My immediate thoughts are: - The work being undertaken here in the UK to enable larger containers to be transported on the railways - The base tunnels being built by the Swiss - The dual gauge tracks from the French border, south towards Barcelona - The...

In such situations it is best to try your ticket by inserting it in all 4 possible ways, and then repeating this again in case you made a mistake with the original 4 choices. Repeat this at every available barrier. The crowds of delayed commuters will give encouragement!

The chances of Trenitalia running trains into St Pancras in 2 years time is nil. The chances of Trenitalia running trains into St Pancras in 20 years time is also nil. The problems they have with running trains to their neighbouring countries are massive - eg TGVs from France being...

La Tour de Carol has to be one of the best stations in the world. Three different gauges each with a different voltage and slowly decaying infrastructure. Real character and impressive - waiting for its day to come round again.

This problem will be resolved when our railways eventually stagger into the 21st century and allow people to print their own tickets. I have recently bought them and printed them at home for journeys in Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Holand and Austria yet to buy a ticket from my local station I...

So why does SWT trains offer this alternative when the ticket it sells is not valid? Ignoring the fact (for now) that the route using the tram via Beckenham Junction is stupid: How is an average person who looks up this on its website supposed to know that the ticket SWT sells is not valid on...

I am planning a journey from Basingstoke to Clock House (Beckenham) and I have asked for details from SouthWest Trains website. With a senior railcard after 09:30 it gives a fare of £20.20, return off peak up to a month later. I have no problem with this and the route I have always taken...

The congestion at Basingstoke has definitely been caused by the new gates. Before these were installed 3 gates were used during evening rush hour to exit the station together with manual inspection of passengers tickets on the fourth gate designed for use for bikes, buggies, luggage etc. With...

So that is easy then. If you want to fly long distance, book to Paris or Amsterdam etc and then book another flight to your destination and you only pay the short distance APD. It is going to be good business for these and other airports and of course Eurostar and other European carriers. With...

But how will they know - especially if I use different airlines? Probably a bit off topic for a rail forum but: If for example I book with BA and fly London to Paris, and then book with Air France from Paris to New York and the flights are less than 24 hours apart, how will anyone know to...

Basingstoke shopping centre started on their Christmas decorations last week with trees, imitation snow and penguins. In view of the chaos even a small amount of snow causes to transport around Basingstoke, this is a worrying development. Perhaps they are planning to compete with Aviemore.

East Croydon is also on the Croydon tram line for more local travel.

Perhaps Switzerland is more expensive, but for 150 Swiss Francs (£100), anyone can purchase a half fare card which is valid for a year and then buy most rail and postbus tickets half price. So most train users only pay half the full price.

About £130 return - £189 Standard Premier, £59 Standard are the minimum fares

Standard Premier Trial, 9 June 2010 Out on train 9012 8h55 from St. Pancras Breakfast served Return on the 9039 15h13 from Gare du Nord Light meal served Breakfast Served to us 8 mins after departure from Ebbsfleet (not necessarily the case on all services) On tray: bottle of juice...

I would if I could, but it is in Powerpoint and the site won't let me Chris

I asked Eurostar about the change from Leisure Select to Standard Premier from the 1st September and have received the following responses: "Thank you for your e mail, Leisure Select will no longer be a class of service as of the 1st of September. This will be replaced by Standard...