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Thinking about it....Was somebody not kicked back for new Edinburgh to London service a few years ago?

So have their other GNER plans gone by the wayside? Thought they would be all mentioned together in the plan?

What happens to the other GNER and GNWR proposals? Why does the Edinburgh plan not appear on their GNER routemap. Have to say, I would have expected progress on their other plans before even more were proposed? Not usually, but I am sceptical re this....

I know that UK Railtours use EMT HSTs on excursions. Do they predominantly have to be on the Midland Mainline with some extensions? Which TOCs have HSTs that they can hire out? Can they use them on other routes away from their core business? FGW/XC? What do Arriva Trains Wales do with...

From the Alliance Rail website: "A NEW BRIEFING DOCUMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER MIDDAY ON 12TH DECEMBER 2013. PLEASE CHECK BACK THEN" Does that mean they have one prepared for whatever the outcome of the bid to run new Open Access services? 1) Successful - extensive, glossy brochure of...

Why is it so may trains seem overcrowded nowadays? Not even just at peak times. It is not acceptable really when ticket prices are so high. Yes, sometimes people can book in advance, but not always and should we be penalised if we can't? More carriages please!

Why are there no direct services from Birmingham and the West Mids to Manchester Airport? Have there ever been? Will there ever be?

I think immigration is a brilliant thing. It is great to live in such a vibrant, mixed, generally welcoming nation.

I think they were NSE mk1s.

What is its seating capacity and configuration?

When DRS run class 37s on a rake of air con mark2s, I understand they need to run it with a mark 2 generator vehicle? Is there just one of these or more? Is it/are they BSOs? Are they air con or with opening windows? Are they seats and tables or compartments? On railtours are the seats...

Hard to believe that was today! Was it really high up?

Which are the best riviera mk2s?

What's that all about then?

Have loco hauled passenger services ever made it to Manchester Airport? Did HSTs ever start/finish there?

All down to taste re STEELS. We always go back there which to me is the best recommendation! Enjoy yourself whatever you do. And let us know where you get your fish and chips!

Got a great deal at Radisson Blu through Expedia.

You should have fish and chips at Steels. Some of the best I have had. Worth looking out. And play the slots of course :)

What are the buffet breakfasts like? What do they consist of?

Any recommendations for central(ish) hotels in Hamburg? Looking for mid range, up to £100/£120 for a double per night including breakfast. Anybody stayed at Dammtor hotel or Moevenpick? Both look ok and at reasonable price but sometimes first hand experience outweighs the publicity! Thanks.