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Given that line closures are happening on an almost daily basis and have a massive impact over extended periods of times, until the infrastructure becomes more resilient, I don't see how GWR can run a reliable service without thinning out or planning extended dwells to provide better regulation...

That's why there's a long dwell at Reading for the ex Newbury and Didcot services. GWR should consider doing the same for some of the longer distance services to regulate the flow better. Won't be popular in terms of extending journey times but given how much more intensive the lines are being...

There have also been changes to the Trent over time. Used to be lots of power stations abstracting water for cooling. Only one left now...

That might be the intent but a passenger can't rely on this where the service is not delayed but is permanently retimed. The acid test has to be what is written in the published restrictions of the ticket. This works both ways though, so a ticket restriction that only lists barred trains would...

The roadworks outside on the Oxford Road have consent until the 23rd October. Of course, there will be some work around commissioning that will need to happen after that.

That's great, but how is a member of the public supposed to know this using the information in front of them from authoritative sources? (BRFares is great but it is not authoritative).

You can potentially claim compensation from Condor. See https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/ship/index_en.htm for your rights. This link goes to a set of dynamic web pages that allows a user to determine their rights under Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 Condor have a...

Austerity trains need to be built to address the current shortage of rolling stock with high density bench seats, no aircon (because it never works properly anyway) and centrally locked slammed doors - at least 3 each side of the carriage. To keep with environmental concerns, wood should be...

Yes! Now electric cars have fake noises inside the cabin, all electric stock should be retrofitted. The driver should have the choice of several modes, including the "We're running late and I've got plans this evening" mode, which would make the train sound like it's performing a record breaking...

That would be an outrageous price. Pennies, surely?

And lo and behold, the miracle* of Oval that will be announced as the saviour, having conveniently forgotten that 18 months before we had perfectly usable Day Travelcards. I can see the posters and TV adverts now. * Miracles only available from certain stations, your luck may vary

It sounds like your desire to drive trains has found a health issue that needs to be addressed. Talk to your GP about your cardiologists diagnosis. They will explain the possible treatments and health implications. It is possible that there are a couple of procedures available to reverse...

But GWR do cape the Newbury and Didcot semi-fasts when things go wrong, freeing up at least one platform at Paddington

I think the consensus is that your 6 year old is going to see some sights somewhere. Only the OP can decide which will be most exciting. The key thing is that everyone in this group hope they you both have a great time and recognise that after a day at Legoland you’ll both be exhausted!

However, for a 6 year old, looking at significant parts of London can be quite a revelation and make the whole day more of an experience. I probably wouldn’t do it both ways though.

There’s a Reading Buses operated 702 from Victoria that goes to Legoland frequently (and on to Reading). While not as fast as the train to Slough/bus it’s only one change.

I was thinking more of examples where a return may have been valid but the return leg was removed/cancelled the day before. However it’s equally valid if the only train was cancelled before the ticket was purchased too.

Ah, but this is where the timetable of the day comes in. Passengers can no longer rely on printed timetable posters at stations. This means that you have to have an Internet connected device at the point of buying a ticket.

Reminds me of Sinfin Central...

In which case why are they even running a train service? Surely better to just offer a taxi?