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Hello I think I know what Overcharge is used for. The reason I only think I know is that there seen to be numerous ideas of what it is used for, and when it is used. So, if you are a driver, can you add details here of WHY you have been advised you should use, along with WHEN it should be...

Hello Can someone point me in the direction of where I can find whcih stations have direct services to Glasgow Exhibition Centre station. Could someone list them or send a link? Thank you i advance Phil

Hello A friend of mine was really looking forward to his booked trip on the Midland Pullman -joining at Lockerbie - to Fort William. He heard this morning the new destination was Oban after a landslide closed the FW line. However at about lunchtime he texted to say the servcie had failed at...

Hello. I have friends who live in Cameroon. They are coming to UK to cycle Lands End to John ogroats and were hoping to use a 3 day Britrail pass to get them to the start point and back from the finish (they will be based in Derby). However Cameroon isn't listed in the country of residence...

Hello. I saw a photo of a unit, think its a 156, in storage at freight rail head at the old Castle Donington Power Station site (now M&S Distribution). I know Class 56 locos have been stored there, but was surprised to see this (my sister took the photo but cant see any numbers). Any suggestions?

Sorry if I have missed finding the information in searches I have completed. With the 'imminent' arrival of new stock at GWR, have all of the HST fleet from GWR been found a new home? Will some be going to scrap?

Hello I have had a search but can't find anything. I am sure that I have heard reports of complaints of airconditioning not working or being very ineffective on some classes of DMU. Is that the case? Did I dream it or is me raising this question like opeing a whole can of worms? Thanks...

It has been a while since UK Rail Leasing took over the depot at Leicester. What sort of fleet do they have now? Are there locos painted in their owwn colours or do they remain how they found them? How is the company performing?

Hello I am travelling from carlisle to London on Thurs (dep 08.06) and return at 17.00 the following day. Is there a long stay car park at the station. If so, where is it, will I get in just before 08.00? If not, is there a nearby safe alternative? I hope you can help.

Hello I intend to use this station to catch a train to the SECC/Hydro exhibition centre station for a few days. Please can any locals advise of disabled access? The Scotrail website refers to lifts but also indicates steps up to the platform. Also, is there any parking at the station or...

Hello I asked 2 questions in the timetables section about a Carlisle a Glasgow service I saw at Carlisle yesterday. The 2nd question is probably more relevant here. The Scotrail class 156 made a noise every couple of minutes like several air valves firing, and then again a few seconds...

Hello First post so I hope I am in the right bit. At Carlisle station this evening waiting to wave a friend off on a pendolino to Birmingham i noticed a ScotRail Class156 on platform 4. The boards said it was the 19:17 to Glasgow queen street. However the timetable stated that was operated by...