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Seen a brochure from Porterbrook posted on another forum which some of you might be interested in reading. It does contain information on the class 319's and some of the proposals by Porterbroook to extend the working life of the class 319's beyond 2020. Edit: the brochure can be...

Just read on the news about the new years honours list. Mostly sporting celebrities however there are some names which stand out one namely Kenneth Grange the man who designed the hst who is to be knighted. The link is on the BBC news website:

Noticed that First are recruiting trainie tram drivers for the London Tramlink. I am intersted in applying for this as I have always fancied a driving job either with trams or trains. I live at home with my parents in south wales at the meoment although I can easily relocate if it means I...

Read More http://www.walesonline.co.uk/business-in-wales/business-news/2012/10/22/circle-line-for-the-valleys-would-boost-regional-economy-91466-32082151/#ixzz2AUqS1vc9 Sounds like an interesting idea although would it be a good investment? I am sure there are a few routes in the Cardiff...

Seen this photo on twitter showing one of Alstoms new Prima 2 electric locomotives being used on test's through the channel tunnel: https://twitter.com/AlstomTransport/status/252329133625982978/photo/1 A article has also been published by the Railway Gazette...

Just seen on wnxx that FGW have put out bulletins to staff about the diversions during the next blockade at Reading in spring 2013. http://www.wnxxforum.com/interactive/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=26983 I would like to know however where the 3 carriage class 150's are going to come from since FGW...

Seen this on the BBC news website this morning: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19614862 A good idea if it helps UK hauliers. Although I suspect this could mean customers get charged more by hauliers especially if say in the case of the company I work for we order a lot of supplies from the...

A report from my afternoon out to Pembroke dock and back. Started out by my alarm clock going off at 07:45 so it was out of bed for a quick shower and then breakfast before leaving my house and getting the 08:37 bus to Porthcawl which was worked by one of First Cymru's low floor plaxton darts...

Just seen this in the south wales evening post: http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Rail-boost-welcomed/story-16589396-detail/story.html I have my doubts but if it does come off then I will most certainly have a ride as I am sure a few members here will also do especially those living locally...

Not seen this posted on the forum yet although I do apoligise if someone already has: Wed/Thur 25/26 July ADDITIONALS: 2231 Cardiff - Holyhead (arr 0354!) via Crewe, 67+load 6 (NO buffet/FC) 0030 Cardiff - Shrewsbury (unit) Wed/Thur 1615 ex Cdf will be a unit Thur/Fri southbound 0532...

Just seen this on the BBC news website: '' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18409830 ''

Right just got home so I will type this report up now.Earlier this morning I received a mesage from IVO saying he was no longer able to attend so it did look it was just me and Greenback. So I left home at 07:10 and started walking to Pyle cross getting there at around 07:25. after stoping at...

Just seen this article online: http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2012/05/12/entire-merseyrail-fleet-of-trains-to-be-replaced-at-cost-of-more-than-300m-99623-30953025/

Had a bit of a shock when I checked my email today as I have been asked to attend an interview/assesment day at the Hilton Newbury centre this friday for the Gateline Assistant vacancy with FGW. I must admit I wasnt expecting this however I am pleased to finally being given an interview as I...

Started off by waking up at 04:33 and wondering why I woke up at that time of morning So after a shower and getting changed I made myself breakfast I sat down to do some downloading form the internet since I had unlimited downloads til 8am. Left my house at 07:40 and stopped at my local...

Not seen any posts of this so far but the heart of wessex day ranger has been expanded to now inlcude the Severn Beach branch and Piling/Bristol - Swindon. Pewsey is also shown on the map for this ticket as well...

Right I decided to get out of my parents house today as I was getting bored. After getting out of bed at 06:55 I decided to have a shower and get changed before grabbing breakfast and eventually leaving my house at 07:50 before walking to Pyle station arriving at 08:15. I filmed the...

Crossvile are running a number of vintage buses on bus routes around Weston Super mare in additiont to one route which they recently won the tender for which optare solo's are used on : http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Vintage-buses-set-start-services-resort/story-15702774-detail/story.html...

Just seen this posted on the Epping & Ongard railways website: http://eorailway.co.uk/news/epping-ongar-railway-announces-the-resumption-of-passenger-services

Just seen this online which has given me a couple of laughs: http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/news/highway-to-heaven--m25-coach-tour-that-sets-out-to-make-you-love-britain-s-most-maligned-motorway.html I wonder what will they think of next, still it does seem to be selling well