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Something I've often wondered, how does modern signal box communication between power boxes/ rocs/ iecc centres? In the case of a train running late or an incident is information automatically passed along or is it a simple case of using the phone? I'm assuming bell codes aren't used anymore?

I'm due to travel on an off peak return next Thursday 10th May from Liverpool to London, however due to other factors I'm not too sure what train I'll be able to catch in the morning therefore currently unable to reserve a seat. Does anyone know what the loadings are like out of Liverpool Lime...

Is it just me or compared to national rail services is pretty much all the underground stock and stations incredibly clean? Is there a stricter cleaning regime on the underground?

After a day yesterday spent visiting Blackpool Tower it's got me wondering, is there a staircase that goes the entire length of the tower? Had a good nose but couldn't see one.

Something I've always randomly wondered, what's the reason for railway sleepers generally changing from concrete to wooden when over a bridge? Is this due to vibrations or something similar?

Something ive always wondered,how many signal boxes actually control the West Coast line? Meaning from Glasgow/Liverpool Lime Street/ Manchester/ Holyhead and Birmingham to London Euston?

Hi,another curious question! Is there any set distance for overhead line supports to be set apart? Or any special considerations taken into account when placing them? Cheers

Not sure if this is posted in the correct part but here goes... When a train is cancelled mid journey how are the platform information boards/ announcements at stations further along the trains intended route updated to reflect this? Or is this done in conjunction with the signalling? Also if...

Hi all,im planning to do a trip on the Settle/Carlisle line in the week commencing 26th September. The route ill be taking will be Liverpool Lime Street- Leeds (via Manchester Pic)- Carlisle- Preston- Liverpool Lime Street. Will this route be entirely covered by a Freedom of the North West...

hi all, Something ive always wondered. Whats the procedure when engineering work takes place? Ie handing the line over etc from start to finish? Does the signaller still remain in control on a line under possession?

Can anyone tell me if you can apply for priv allowence for long term girlfriends? Or is just if youre married?

Hi all,quick question! Im planning to take my dad on the leeds-carlisle line on a weekday next month. We'll be travelling Liverpool Lime St-Leeds-Carlisle-Liverpool lime St. Can anyone advise on ticket prices&types? Thanks