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  1. sonic2009

    Class 185 diagram (Northern)

    Which services are likely to throw a 185 up? Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
  2. sonic2009

    Tamper Siding on direct route between Rugby and Wolverton

    Just blagged the crossover by the tamper siding, could anyone help out with the name? Reason i've just got it was 1F26 has reversed wrong line and used the crossover to head back towards MKC. Overhead line damage just past signal 3299.
  3. sonic2009

    St Helena Airport

    A new airport in one of our Overseas Territory's is too windy to open.:lol: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36493860 The plan for the new airport is to serve the island with flights from Johannesburg and London and also flights to the RAF base at Ascension Island, it will also extend the UK's...
  4. sonic2009

    Oyster Refund

    Hello all, I'm trying to find out if you can still get refunds on Oyster Cards over £10 at London Overground ticket offices? I have on with £13.00 on it, and do not use it anymore as i use my contactless debit card? If you cannot get a refund at LO, can you get them from the visitor...
  5. sonic2009

    FGW Woes

    Hi all I was travelling on the 17th July from Paddington to Reading using a 1st Off Peak Day Travelcard Eastbourne - London Z1-6 + BZ6 - Reading 1st Off Peak Day return. I tried to board the 1800 Bristol service, and was denied boarding at the gateline. I was told the ticket was not valid...
  6. sonic2009

    First Bus&Rail Card (South Wales)

    Does anyone know the avantix code to get this off the TM? Looking to purchase on the Bristol - Cardiff train, but cannot locate code on BRfares.com. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Found it! Comes under FIRSTBUSRCARD, L110
  7. sonic2009

    London Midland Woes

    Well well well, the driver/guard situation seem to be striking again. London Midland have tonight cancelled the 1801 & 1901 Birmingham - Liverpool services, due to no train crew. I'm due to connect in the 1801 at Crewe for Winsford, seeing as the next one is cancelled too, seems like LM...
  8. sonic2009

    London - Winsford (15/11)

    A bit short notice, I'm trying to work out whether a combination of a Z1 - 6 Day travelcard, BZ6 - Milton Keynes Central single & Milton Keynes Central - Winsford rtn portion is valid on a non stop Virgin service to Crewe? My first thoughts are no, but my second thoughts are maybe, any ideas?
  9. sonic2009

    Birmingham New Street Power Failure

    Just arrived off a Liverpool service, station has no lighting, believed to be a power failure. Emergency lighting is in use, no services leaving so I've just been told. Just before the evening peak as well.
  10. sonic2009

    FGW Excess

    Does anyone know the offical policy on a zero fare excess with FGW tried to zero fare excess a Keynsham - Milton Keynes Central to a Kenysham - Wolverton at Bath Spa around 1530. Same price for the Super Off Peak return for both stations. I was told it wasnt possible by the ticket office, and...
  11. sonic2009

    Virgin Voyager to Liverpool?

    This coming Sunday there is this service : http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/S86903/2014/08/31/advanced Which looks to be formed from : http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/S86903/2014/08/31/advanced If I'm correct, then is this a rare spot of a 221 at Liverpool?
  12. sonic2009

    The via High Wycombe Debate

    With Virgin diverting via this route into Euston, over the next few weekends anything stopping me using a Super Off Peak Return route via High Wycombe? Sorry I've not been around much recently.
  13. sonic2009

    Southern The Key

    Is there anyway to obtain one, just for purchasing normal returns on them? I.e not season tickets, if not then what's the cheapest season ticket that can be bought for the smartcard? :)
  14. sonic2009

    Weather Chaos (22/05)

    Seems to me like the weather over the past few hours has caused a few problems. Trains between Birmingham and Walsall & Lichfield are currently suspended due to a tree in contact with the overhead wires. https://twitter.com/LondonMidland/status/469486878958575616 Delays at Bletchley of up...
  15. sonic2009

    Nottingham to London routes.

    On the mobile so cant check routing guide. I know routes valid are : Nottingham - Leicester - London Nottingham - Grantham - London Ticket held Super Off Peak Travelcard Any Permitted Any routes valid via WCML? --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Thanks in advance.
  16. sonic2009

    Stagecoach West Running Day 31st May

    Stagecoach West Cheltenham & Gloucester are having a running day on the 31st May, seems like a good event. Timetables & Poster are attached, list of buses that will run are here.
  17. sonic2009

    Virgin WC + Connections Sandwell & Dudley - London Marylebone

    It appears the Virgin webiste is offering VWC & Connections ticket between these two stations. One customer had purchased one for today, and was charged the price of a new ticket from Birmingham - London by a Chiltern Guard, link to the twitter conversation is here. I'm surprised as to why...
  18. sonic2009

    Enviro 400 New Design

    Personally, i think they have nicked the lights from a Caetano Levante, but it does look rather upgraded! Thoughts? http://www.alexander-dennis.com/news/the-all-new-enviro400-designed-by-the-industry-for-the-industry/
  19. sonic2009

    Catch The Bus Week (until 4th May)

    Once again, Arriva are offering a free days travel if you download the M-ticket app, and enter promo code 4343. More information available at arrivabus.co.uk/catchthebusweek
  20. sonic2009

    Powercar Problem FGW

    http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O93899/2014/04/27/advanced This train above ran earlier with only one powercar, appears that there was a problem with the rear power car as around 1630 I saw one half in the Worcester S Hill long siding, any ideas as to what's happened?

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