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This training video shows the 442 phone cubicle in all its nostalgic glory, albeit very briefly. To skip to it, go to 24:50. Credit goes to The Railway Channel for uploading this video :)

If you're referring to the double-arrow sign outside Deansgate as having the Network NW logo, it was sadly replaced a year or so ago.

Thanks for all the replies so far, it's good to know that SPT's still serve a purpose for track workers and during faults etc. It's surprising that there were, and still are, electrified lines with semaphores, I had no idea! I would have though that during electrification, especially if OHLE is...

Evening all. Since the implementation of GSM-R (and the earlier CSR), signal post telephones have been needed on fewer occasions, but are there still situations where they may still be used? After all, many are still in-situ; even in resignalled areas. A second question I have is are there any...

I agree that the information is of use for people with sight loss, whatever can be done to make the toilet more accessible should be implemented. It's just that the length of the announcement did initially surprise me! When I was last at the station, the same announcement continued during the...

It is a strange system at LPY to say the least; I can't say I've seen it anywhere else. Not to mention the fact that the automated voice providing "useful" info upon entering the toilet goes on for about 3 mins. One time whilst waiting, I actually saw three people use the toilet in the space of...

Ah okay, thank you for the reply LowLevel :) Hopefully the lower seating capacity of the ex-GC coaches won't create too many issues in terms of the seat reservation system.

Now that the GC HST's have been withdrawn, is it known if the MkIII interiors will have any work done prior to entering service with EMT?

I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if they're having interior work done as well? In any case, if the HST's are staying till March it allows me more time to get a ride on one ;)

I've just read on Wikipedia (I know not the most reliable source!) that the HST's are due to remain with GC until March. This statement was referenced as having come from Today's Railways though so there may be some truth in it. Can anyone shed some light as to whether or not this is the case?

Whilst I do agree that fare evaders should have no defence in terms of failing to buy a ticket, as I understand it however, these new ticket machines accept card only. What protocols are in place if a passenger says that they wanted to (or had no other option but to) pay with cash?

That's excellent; I had no idea trainline Europe offered that functionality. Many thanks!

Hello all, I am aware that this has been discussed previously on the website, but I was just wondering if there is any possible way to ascertain what class of train will be operating a particular Eurostar journey. On the Eurostar website FAQ section for the e320, it mentions that they are unable...

It is a very important point you raise. The new button displays the top of a disinfectant spray bottle (at least, its implied that's what it is!) with the regular flush button having the standard 'F'. The full flush button is positioned slightly below the other one, presumably in its standard...

It's interesting that you should mention lavatory improvements as a Northern 319 I travelled on today (one of the ones with the refurbished toilet) has a button which activates a sort of mini-flush to clear any, lets say, 'issues' with the toilet pan before use. A poor quality photo is attached...

Hopefully I've not missed it posted elsewhere, but is there any more news on whether 222's will be allocated for the Grand National this Saturday?

Some time ago, I took the Sunday 08:59 service from Manchester Pic to Liverpool which was indeed operated by a Class 142. It appears that this service may still be DMU operated as the train arrives into Platform 3 at Liverpool and then departs to Manchester Ox Rd on the non-electrified route via...

That would make sense. I know that many other machines can reject notes through the same slot but I wasn't sure if these machines could be reconfigured in such a way. Though I suppose if S&B can make this adjustment to their rail ticket machines, they can do it for Metrolink ones!

For those who are interested, a permanent fix seems to have been implemented. Further to my previous post, this is to reinstall the note intake but surround it with a metal plate which presumably blocks the slot where rejected notes would have previously left the machine. Most machines on the...

Yes, in an ideal world that would be all that's needed, but not everyone follows instructions!:D