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It is time that TOCs were made to take responsibility for their passengers. I was on a Great Western Railway Penzance to London train, which was terminated at Exeter, due to flooding. We were told there was no alternative transport, and that we should go home. At least, that was in the middle...

My train was 3 hours late and by the time my train arrived, I'd missed a bus, the next one being about three hours later and late at night. I took a taxi for the 5 mile run. My delay-repay claim has been accepted for a full refund of the train fare, but they are refusing to refund the taxi...

Apologies if already covered. Two questions - 1. Is the limited service still in operation? 2. Is it now run with the ex-LT D78 conversions? Planning to travel next week; info gratefully received.

Advice, please. I have a through ticket from Redruth to Norwich using specific trains, with the vital cross, and as long as my train comes into Paddington on time I have about an hour to get to Liverpool Street. Which is the best route?

Apologies if this is elementary, but where am I most likely to see class 195s in the North? I'm planning to be in Yorkshire in a month or so. I'd be grateful for information.

I have noticed from the on line timetables that there are no through trains from London or other 'upcountry' cities to Newquay. I wonder what trains will work over the branch, as surely a two car, or even four car, Sprinter set will not be able to cope with the traffic. Does anyone know...

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/long-term-implications-of-suspending-ticket-checks.205910/ Or be like Luxembourg, where fares have been abolished!

I have a ticket valid for any return journey on Great Western railway trains. Is there any restriction at present?

I visited Elbasan station. There was a notice advertising a train at 13.05 to Durres. At 12.05 there was no sign of life. Diesel no. 1053 was nearby and there were two badly graffiti coaches in the platform line. Possibly the recent earthquake may have disrupted the centre of operations at Durres.

I am frequently appalled by hearing of people being stuck on trains that have failed or been held up by a signalling or other infrastructure failing I speak from experience, having been stuck on a train for five hours with no fresh air on a hot day, and the buffet car not even giving out water...

I remember the decision not to allow closure of the lines north and west of Inverness. This was in April 1964, but later that year, Marples consented to closure of some smaller stations on those lines. Not all of these consents were actioned, but does anyone know where a list can be found...

I first visited Portugal in 1971, when the north was superb for steam. In more recent years, I have revisited, to enjoy the scenery and pleasant winter climate. Last Saturday, I travelled from Lisbon to Lagos in the Algarve. At Santa Apollonia station, I was amazed to see one of the old...

Is there an allocation of particular types of Sprinter to the various branch lines in Cornwall? My observation is that it is totally at random whether you get a 150/1 or 150/2 or indeed 2x 153 on the Falmouth branch, and other branches are often a single 153, at least in winter. I was...

Can anyone please update me on what workings from Norwich to Yarmouth and Lowestoft are loco hauled, and how long this is likely to last?