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Please can someone explain why it is so slow? Normal tube stock runs faster. The East London Line was quicker when it was run by A stock. The trains rarely go above 35mph

I was waiting at Finsbury Park yesterday and I see the Caledonian sleeper thundering past at about 23.15. Where did it originate from and how did it get onto the ECML and where was it going?

I am aware that any establishment that serves alcohol has to offer its patrons drinking water free of charge. For most people examples of these are bars, clubs, pubs, restaurants. Now I can see no exclusion of trains. They have to have an liquor license to serve alcohol and I cannot see any...

I came across a university prospectus from 1996 and noted journey times from london to Newcastle were 2.5 hours, now they are 3 or even 3.5 hours. Why is this. Surley we should be aiming at quicker journeys ? At the risk of being flamed I think it is to do with capacity, paths and the volume...

For travelers that have special dietary requirements such as gluten intolerance and have to have special meals which they may prepack would the guard allow them to microwave it? Same thing with infants and their bottles / formulas. The only reason why I ask is I will be travelling to Glasgow...

A certain section of line allows me to double back. I do not want to get anyone into trouble so I will keep it as vague as possible. 2 operators run to the terminal station, one fast and one slow. At the terminal station I double back on the slow service for about 5 miles. The slow service...

There are many visitors that come to the UK from abroad for a holiday. Not all speak English and may fall foul of the Terms of the conditions of carriage. Typical example may be wrong ticket / no ticket or advance purchase ticket on the wrong train. How to RPIs / train guards deal with...

I have to be at heathrow for about 6pm. Will be leaving Peterborough at 2pm on the 21st Feb. There is major disruption on the ECML. Can anyone advise train times. There is no emergency timetable on East coast website and national rail show the normal times. I do not want to miss my flight.

I need to travel from Surat in Gujurat, India to Mumbai (bombay) Maharastra but need to get off at the airport. This is a one way ticket. Prefer to travel first class AC. Need to arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Mumbai by 7pm on the 26th Feb 2013 as my flight leaves at...

When they decided to upgrade the East London Line, would it not have been better to allow 2 additional sets of tracks to be laid in the center to allow fast trains to call at Finsbury park, Canada water ( for the bankers etc to the jubilee line), new cross gate, east croydon then to Brighton...

Which stocks don't have CCTV? The only ones that I can think of are 1) C Stock 2) 73 Stock 3) 72 Stock 4) D stock The images on the CCTV are so poor I wonder why they bother.

My friend bought a ticket from Peterborough and specifically asked to go to Moorgate. The East Coast agent said it would be cheaper with Oyster PAYG. I advised my friend that I do remember there being an easement at Kings cross to take the tube down to moorgate. The barrier opened at Kings...

FCC will be running an additional service on New Years day at 02.36. How many cars will this be? There have been times in the past where people have been left on the platform. Many thanks.

Its that time of year where lots of people will be flocking to the capital. Many will take the train, and "session" before they hit the bars and clubs in London. Is it illegal to drink alcohol on trains that you have brought from home, or can one drink as long as they are not deemed to be a...

I see that FCC is allowing passengers free travel on FCC services from 23.45 on 31 December 2012 until 04.30. Do you have to have a ticket reservation or do you just turn up and go? Any other TOC have free travel?

These are normally valid for 30 days, however during xmas there are 2 days where travel cannot be taken, (xmas and boxing day) Is there any concessions or extensions, for example a ticket bought on the 2nd dec will expire on the 1st jan, is there an extension of 2 days on this ticket? I think...

yesterday evening was such chaos on the ECML. Delays of 3 hours + Does anyone know what time the 20.08 from Peterborough to Kings cross got in on the Sunday just gone? They were organising taxis last time I checked.

I need to get from Harrow and Wealdstone station to the NEC in Birmingham on the 1st and second of march. I will want to get to the NEC for about 9.45 ish AM and return about 7 ish in the eve. I will need to do this for 2 days. Are there any splits or ticket combos that are available. I have...

I remember watching a video of the cab of a 365 and there was 120mph on the speedometer with max 100mph displayed. forget signalling etc, is it possible with some hardware / software upgrade to run a 365 at 110mph? They managed to do it with class 350s

Are there any time restrictions when issued with one of these cards from any TOC inc LU when issued with one of these? I have been onto the Greater Anglia service and can see no mention of a zone 7 validity, and the TFL website does not show anything otherwise. I am asking on behalf of...