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I'm setting off on the 1232 Southern service to Brighton, alighting at Hastings today. On the way back I want to deviate and not use this direct train. This gives me more flexibility on leaving Hastings plus more mileage. What permitted routes are available? I'm a 16-25 Holder and I am...

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0473/LOY. This going to be the travelcard given with each olympic ticket?

There is to be a 9 week block closure of the Ashford International to Hastings line in January for Ore tunnel work as well as points/signalling refresh. This will mean the following stations will become redundant, having no other services: Ham Street (HMT) Appledore (Kent) (APD) Rye (RYE)...

What are the future of platform tickets? Personally I like them, as they prevent barrier staff giving you trouble with allowing you onto platforms. I asked FGW why they didn't sell them at Paddington, and got this reply: So, railforums, what are your opinions on platform tickets? I often find...

Hey guys, Playing about with NFM 10, I can't find a fare for the following: A National Rail station which does not serve London Overground trains to Bury MTLK, but any NR station which has London Overground connections can find it? Underground stations don't work either. Whats going on?

Are PERTIS (Permit to Travel tickets) valid when the customer knows the ticket office is open?

I've heard that Ashford International to London Terminals 1st Class tickets are valid via rte: Plus High Speed, is this correct?

Hi Guys, In my AS Government & Politics class we've been learning about how Thatcher has revolutionised recent UK politics. Discussion soon turned onto Major and how he sold off British Rail. I want to put a presentation together to outline the differences between British Rail and the...

Hi guys. I've just looked through NRE at some fares for next tuesday, travelling off peak. 3 Adult returns, one of which has a 16-25 railcard. Routed plus high speed with travelcards. I was quoted by NRE £64.20 but on attempting to purchase and being put through to SET I can't find this...

Hi guys, I am travelling later this afternoon and I have got a Off-Peak Day Single between Ashford International and St. Leonards Warrior Square. I have decided to alight at Hastings instead. Bearing in mind St. Leonards Warrior Square is in Hastings group (according to the Routing guide) is...

Hey guys, I'm travelling Saturday 17th September on a 16-25 railcard. I want a day return between Ashford International (AFK) and Faversham (FAV). What would be the best route to take? Avantix only shows via Selling which isn't what I want since I don't want to walk between the Canterbury...

There is some debate as to whether rail users are refered to 'customers' or 'passengers'. Some users have gone so far as to write to various papers to complain about being refered to as one or the other. What do you think?

What fare types can be sold using Avantix Mobile? I'm worried I'll want a fare, then get told "I can't do these on my machine". Also, can PRIV and CHPRIV's be issued on Avantix and also can all railcard discounts be issued? Are there any destinations which cannot be sold on Avantix Mobile...

Hi. I turn 16 on tuesday, and unlike my peers I intend to pay adult fares. I want to get the 16-25 RCD but trying to do so online asks for a passport, which I don't have. So I have a few questions: Can I get it from a staffed station? Will I need a passport when getting it from a staffed...

Can someone give me a working link (since TSC closed) or email me BVE route randomiser? PM for address. Many thanks. District

Hey, There's been a lot of freight through SLQ over the past few days. Anyone have any ideas on what is happening? Are they using St. Leonards depot between SLQ and BEX? District

Is there any difference between a 'halt' and a 'station'? Three Oaks is still defined as a halt, as is Doleham and I'm wondering what differs them from a station?

Surley any conductor worth his salt wont allow his train to leave early? Today yet again me and JohnB missed a train as it left 3 1/2 minutes early, when the guard could see people attempting to board. We confronted him at the next station where he denied knowing of any reason to leave early...

Rail UK, I want to talk to you a little bit, (well a lot) about a subject I am so passionate about. That being Organ, Blood and Bone Marrow Donations. 3 people die every day in the UK who could have been saved by an organ donation. I don't see that after I die the use I can have for my...