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Hi Guys Planning a trip to Scotland from 19th - 25th Feb. Is there a high likelihood of rail strikes that week? I seem to recall that Scotrail has resolved their end of the dispute, is this correct?

https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/travel-information/live-travel-information/industrial-action Waaaaiiit a second... There is supposedly a normal timetable this Saturday, how come? Normally when there is a strike on Friday trains dont start running until 8am and even then are severely...

Hey guys Does anyone know the traction for tomorrow's tour? I hazard a guess it will be UK Railtours favourite, 67 007?

Curious, What is the actual reasoning behind the plug sockets by the doors on modern stock (specifically electrostar units) marked as 'Not for public use'. Seems a bit silly when there are no other rechargeable plug sockets elsewhere on the train?

Hi Guys Wasnt sure whether to post this in the Other Transport subforum but, can you take an average sized bicycle on the Great Orme Tramway? (it looks great fun to cycle back down haha!) There is surprisingly no mention of it on the FAQ page on their website...

Hi guys Just a quick one, does anyone know what traction the UK Railtours 'Festive Winchester' tour will have this Sunday?

Hi Guys I seem to remember Deltic D9000 doing a railtour from Finsbury Park up the main line to Newcastle on 29th October, but i cant seem to find any record of it anywhere. Am i imagining this, or has it been cancelled? Best, Simon

Hi Guys As i understand it, the unions have to give an announcement 2 weeks before they strike Im planning a trip to Cardiff w/c 16th October, Just for peace of mind, are there any more strikes planned for the rest of October after the 8th? Thanks, Simon

Hi guys Pretty simple question (fairly certain im just overthinking it), if i was to buy a ticket online now and set it to 'collect at station' would it stay in my local station's TVM until next Sunday (day that i intend on travelling)?

Hi Guys Trying to locate the timings for this tour. RTT only having released the Fawley to Southampton leg https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U66209/2022-07-16/detailed Does anyone know why the rest of the tour hasnt been uploaded yet? Even better, can someone upload the timings...

Hey guys How is the reliability of the viavarail 230's on the Marston Vale Line these days? Are they still substituting some services for buses? Best, Train Maniac

Hi guys Fairly quick question, is the North West Rail Rover vaild on Merseyrail? I ask as ive heard they can be rather picky with tickets. Best, Simon

Hi guys Does anyone know the timings for Flying Scotsman's tour to Canterbury tomorrow yet? Hoping to see the return trip but Steam Dreams only gives a very vague departure time of 6:50pm. I take it this ambiguity is an attempt reduce potential tresspassers?

Hey guys Why are trains still not running on the Watford to St Albans Abbey line? Does anyone know when they will be back?

Hi guys As the title says, would an 'any permitted route' ticket be valid via Basingstoke? Or do you have to go via Great Western Railway? The reason i want to go via South Western Railway is that they are considerably less fussy about bikes and the added bonus of a breakfast stop in...

Hi guys So im rather confused. According to Railwaytouring.net https://www.railwaytouring.net/the-kentish-belle-august 'Bahamas' will be returning via Marden. However according to RTT https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U52291/2021-07-22/detailed it goes via Maidstone East. Which one...

Hi guys So i know the Vivarail 230's have proved to be rather problematic since their introduction. RTT says there are only a few return trips a day at random intervals with RRB's on an hourly basis. Does anyone know when this will be sorted?

Hi guys Currently bashing the Great Western mainline using an 'any permitted route' ticket between the aforementioned stations. Does this mean i could potentially return via Marylebourne?

Hi guys, just a quick question What does National Rail Enquiries mean by 'No fares available'? Wanting to catch the first train out of my home station this Saturday but the aforementioned text is where the pricing should be. Yet the next departure has £48.10 Off Peak return. Can i just buy this...

Considering as the original thread is locked i'll post this here for anyone still interested Took a photo on 22nd Feb. The station is looking considerably complete :)