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    RailUK First Class Lounge Guide

    Thanks for the tip; I did this rather than bother with New Street, but although it was open I was slightly miffed to find all the snacks / food had been removed (there wasn't even any empty baskets / bowls on the table, so it wasn't like it was just awaiting a restock); at least there were...
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    Using Trainline and Paying with Klarna One Time card

    How long until this happens? Is there an industry wide schedule / timeline?
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    Avanti West Coast cancellations

    But hopefully no need for Voyagers to be running on fully wired diagrams.
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    RailUK First Class Lounge Guide

    Anyone know if New Street is still closed? (Before I waste my time trying to access it today). Thanks
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    2 Hour+ delay on Out and Return Journeys

    Hi all, due to the recent (& ongoing) well documented shambles on the WCML, I was delayed by over 2 hours on both outbound and return journeys (using an off-peak return ticket) and duly submitted my delay replay claims to Avanti, however they have rejected the 2nd claim on the basis that I have...
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    Avanti West Coast cancellations

    Now this: "Due to a person being hit by a train between Preston and Lancaster all lines are blocked. Impact: Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 16:00 22/07."
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    Weather disruption Sunday 17th July and following few days

    Is HS1 / Eurostar affected at all? Or is the track designed for higher temperatures?
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    DRS Charity Open Day, Crewe Gresty Bridge, July 16th

    Don't suppose anyone has a spare ticket for this please? Thanks in advance
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    DRS OPEN DAY-GRESTY BRIDGE, CREWE

    Don't suppose anyone has a spare ticket for this please? Thanks in advance
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    RailUK First Class Lounge Guide

    It's currently closed due to "staff shortages", for who knows how long.
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    Helsby to Coventry routing query

    Haven't purchased yet so will go from Frodsham - thanks.
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    Helsby to Coventry routing query

    Ah, thanks for explaining.
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    Helsby to Coventry routing query

    Hi, I am intending to travel from Helsby to Coventry on an Anytime Return ticket (Route: Any Permitted) but can't get any online planner to give me a route via Warrington Bank Quay, however Warrington Group is listed as an associated routing point for Helsby in the "pink pages", so therefore...
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    RailUK First Class Lounge Guide

    The FC lounge at Runcorn is no more (looking through the window, it looks like it is being refurbished as a standard waiting room). Another retrograde step from Avanti.
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    RailUK First Class Lounge Guide

    Newcastle has also reopened now.
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    RailUK First Class Lounge Guide

    Website still says: “There are currently no refreshments in our First Class Lounges until further notice. This is for your safety.” Is this out of date? What’s the situation at Kings X now?
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    Loco Hauled Services in 2021 (Hopefully)

    So have they ever ran at 125mph with a passenger service?
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    'Virgin Trains Ticketing' site

    Already a thread for VTT https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/virgin-trains-ticketing.217373/
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    Avanti West Coast: Standard Premium

    What did he mean "too many enthusiasts"? Surely fare paying enthusiasts are as welcome as any other cohort of passenger!
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    Avanti West Coast: Standard Premium

    Thanks. Suggests full first class service 7 days a week, so cooked breakfast on weekends, which would be most welcome.

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