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Are these still useable? I still have a drawer full of SWT free "weekend day out" tickets that I can't use because I no longer have a gold card. If I got a SWR Gold Card, would they be valid again?

That's sound advice... and my biggest learning from these forums (and C4's "24 hours in police custody" show) Whether it's a revenue inspector or the police, always be wary of saying too much, especially under caution. These officers are trained to make people feel comfortable, talk openly...

Waterloo to Salisbury - no checks onboard, barriers closed at both

Exactly ... For my EUS-GLC trips, without the usual full first class service (and ability to work) I'd be switching to the plane.

Good to hear that "at seat" has returned on Avanti. I saw the website had been updated but wasn't sure what to expect.

No more corporate discounts, goodbye https://www.virgintrains.co.uk/n******p

What's the point of removing reservations? Are they planning on running some ad hoc Nova trains over the next few weeks?

Do you know if this applies when using m-tickets in their app?

Thanks for everyone's advice, i'll be using Upper Viaduct as my go to car-park for Carlisle station now. For complete clarity: No - The ramp from the viaduct is gated and can't be used for pedestrians. Yes - The station can be accessed from the Westen Side using the subway and lift to access...

This suggests there's a back entrance, that makes use of the refurbished subway / lifts https://www.carlislecarparking.co.uk/waterstreet.html I'll likely risk it, leaving enough time to go round the front if needed.

Is the ramp from the viaduct to the platforms at Carlisle station open for pedestrians? I was planning on parking at the counci's "Upper Viaduct" Car Park as it's a lot cheaper than the station's own car park. However, my map suggests it's on the wrong side of the main station entrance, so...

When things go well, Virgin do a good job with pretty descent 1st class catering including plenty of complementary spirits etc. When things don't go well, they don't try and weasel out of paying compensation, like i've seen TPE, GWR do frequently. I'm happy with this extension.

Flag up to ScotRail, or someone else?

From the December timetable change the 17:07 Dumfries to Carlisle is retimed by 1 minute, arriving at 17.46 instead of 17.45. However, Carlisle's minimum connection time is 8 minutes, so the 17.53 to EUS is no longer a valid connection now. It's cross platform, never been an issue to make...

Is the cheaper Lockerbie - Glasgow off-peak return (£21.10) valid via Edinburgh including a Break of Journey? The usual Lockerbie to Edinburgh fare is £29.40, which is quite a lot more considering a similar mileage and journey duration.