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I get the train to Liverpool James Street station every morning to work. As many of you will know James Street station has a total of three platforms. Two of which, platforms 1 and 3, are fully operational whilst platform 2 is disused. I'm aware platform 2 was abandoned with the introduction...

Apoligies for a seemingly perculiar question but what has happened to the smell of the London Underground these days? It was a rather distinct smell. I travel every day on Liverpool's Wirral Line "underground" and it's smell is totally different. You lot might not have noticed that anything...

I think the title of this thread is a little misleading. It makes it sound like more than one member of LU staff has been threatening to throw a passenger under a train (God no!). Surely it should be "threatens" rather than "threaten".

Have a personal story of "one under" on the Budapest underground but not London.

Me and my son went on a couple of DLR trains in August on our trip to London. My son was rather looking forward to going on these special "trains with no drivers" but at first was a bit dismayed to see they all had "drivers" on at the time we were there (late Sunday night 09/08/09) Anyway we...

Which is the best slam door train out of Paddington that is valid for a 1-6 zone Travelcard? Also how long before these trains are replaced?

Once again thanks for all your excellent replies. We both enjoyed our trip to London and rode on quite a few trains whilst there. We made regular journeys between our hotel in Borehamwood and central London on the Thameslink class 319's and the Northern Line from Kentish Town. Was kind of...

Yes apparently the centre rail on LU is minus 200 something volts but I'm sure I've seen sparks come from it when the trains have been driving over it? So would the centre rail not electricute you then?

Gosh I think that would freak the hell out of me having to work that close to the third rail and stepping over it and stuff. Certainly not a job I could do. I mean on most lines were there's at least two tracks the third rails are adjacent two each other and very close together - there must...

How expensive are the third rails, in monetry terms? I remember doing Psyshics in school and our teacher telling us they were rather valuable. So much so that apparently Merseyrail keep their third rails turned on on Christmas Day, despite their being no sceduled timetable, just to prevent the...

I've never actually been on one before, altough that will change next month as I'm taking my son down to London for a few days and will be staying in Borehamwood. I was just reading from here. It says that only the 319/2's have toilets - which are currently out of service...

Would the refurbishment of the 319's be likely to include on board toilets? Would seem a slighly backwards step if not as even the Pacers have toilets.

Cheer Harz. The Routemasters are definately near the top of our to do list. Was initially a bit disappointed to learn they'd been withdrawn a couple of years ago but was mightyly pleased to find out about the heritage routes a few weeks ago. How long is the journey time on the routes? It...

Does anyone have any idea what stock will be used on the Liverpool to Manchester route after electrification? Will it be brand new trains or cascaded 319's, which seems to be a common rumour? Surely new trains would look better publicity wise at the grand opening? Also what plans are there...

Bring back the old BR blue and grey livery I say. My favourite!!

Looks good that it's a pity it's on the week before we get there. The 40 minute trip would have been great. We'll be there from 9th to 12th August. I've got bit of a thing about disused stations / platforms aswell! Will probably take him to the Transport Museum on the Sunday. Went there when...

There was an article in yesterdays Daily Post about the new shuttle bus (route 501) from South Parkway to the airport. It said the fare was going to be £1.60. I think the regualar 500 bus from the city centre is at least £2 now, possibly even £2.50.

Technically you're "supposed" to have had the free one but as Tony Mac says in reality they give it to anyone.

The Daily Mail are doing a fantastic deal offering 50% off an annual Family & Friends Railcard. The offer is available online only from 24 July to 21 August 2009 using promotional code DAILYM09 With this offer a Family & Friends Railcard (formerly Family Railcard) costs just £13 (normally...