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    377 Graffiti

    Saw 377 614 and 621 heavily grafiited this morning on a fast LBG from ECR. About 940 ish. How long will it be allowed to run in this state. Does Southern have a policy of not running grafiited stock? Thanks
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    Chichester today.

    Does any person know why the LSL special is late?. Also does anybody have problems longing into NationalPreservation. Thanks in advance
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    Southern Service Run down this Friday 7th.

    Seeking help please. I need to go from East Croydon to Pompy via Horsham after 1600hrs and return same night. Will the service run as timetabled or will trains be withdrawn early. Is the Network Rail journey planner already programmed with non-runners on Friday night. Thanks in advance.
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    Norwood Jct Rebuilding

    In a local FB posting people were complaining about how poor the disabled access to above station is. (non existent) Are there any plans to start work on the station to enable lifts to be eventually installed. I appreciate that this may be tied in with rebuilding Gloucester Road Jct etc but has...
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    Chaos on Southern today

    Bridge Strike between Horsham and Christ's Hopital today. LSWR blocked at Guildford to Petersfield for improvements. Get a bus. Wloo shut for improvements. Poor info at Havant. No announcement to get a stopper to Worthing and catch a littlehampton to London. Worked out journey on phone or would...
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    No power on Arundel line through to Barnham: How long is it likely to last?

    No power on the Arundel line to Barnham. Any updates please for how long disruptions to last. Thanks
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    TFL 710 Unit

    Unless I was dreaming as I went past Gatwick today at about 1740hrs there was a TFL branded unit in the up sidings (one car graffitied) Any idea please why it was there? Thanks
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    Croydon tramlink possible extension to Sutton under threat due to Covid-19

    I seem to recollect that due to the lack of future funds resulting from the current pandemic situation that the Tramlink extension to Sutton was recently announced as "under threat." Was this extension ever a runner so to speak or is this TfL spin saying a non existent project was cancelled due...
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    Senior Railcard - Not used due to requests by Government not to travel.

    As many users are being urged not to use trains, is their a likelihood of these passes being extended on expiry, by say at least 3/4/5 months, to compensate users complying with requests not to travel unless absolutely necessary? An extension would not involve cash being repaid etc.
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    Spa Valley Railway Diesel Gala

    Went to above last Friday. Managed first ride behind a Warship and a 27. Various beers on one train (Green Train all Mk1's) and at Enridge and Groombridge Stns. Plus cider for the cider types, lots) Harvey's at Enridge. Good brochure. The best way to ride the trains is to leave TWW and go...
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    East Croydon additional fencing

    Photographers may wish to note that NR have erected a 6 foot high green mesh fence on the road bridge outside the station which eliminates a fairly good photo spot of northbound trains, especially the VSOE. Noticed it today.
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    Freedom Pass

    Those who live in London of a certain age have use of the Train/Tube/Bus Freedom pass which enables free travel in the "LT" travel zones, certain parts excepted, with various time restrictions for use on Network Rail. You can using this pass to ask, for say, a return from London to...

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