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Just wondering why every time I log into the forum on my iPhone (using safari since support for the app was dropped) I'm being redirected to adverts and iTunes to buy apps. Is this a new revenue generating machine or is there something wrong 'under the hood'? Is anyone else having the...

Rumour from Northern towers is that 150134 will be entering service with the 52 car of 150225 which was damaged in the accident at Knarsbourgh. The 57 car is going away to works and will apparently be away for 6-8 weeks. Looks like someone using noggin at Northern!

Serco/Abellio have released a statement to the stock market and staff this morning that states they will NOT be bidding for the Next Northern franchise as a joint venture instead they are 'pursuing separate interests.' Stock market announcement below. Serco updates on UK rail operations...

Myself and my group did some training last week using Northern units on the Monk Bretton loop. Namely 142066 and 153330. We got photted several times by some pretty professional looking kit. I've found some of the photos of the 153 but can't find any of the 142. We're putting together a group...

Little bit of interesting Gen for the Manchester lot. Tonight's 2319 Piccadilly to Hadfield will be formed of a 142 instead of a 323!! This is a very rare event indeed and I'd love to be there to see the precious faces of the passengers when that bouncy bad boy rolls in!! Details here...

Hello fare gurus. Looking for the cheapest way to get from Kings Cross (using free travel pass) to Heathrow using a PRIV card (no boxes available). Happy to use any route but using Heathrow Express would be preferable using the underground to transfer from Kings cross. I know nothing about...

Hey guys. I'm trying to download the iPhone app for the forum and am getting the message 'this item is no longer available to buy'. Any ideas why?

XC have just run a 170 Birmingham - Manchester - Birmingham in place of a Vomiter. Bet the passengers were relieved at that. Are there any other occurrences of XC 170's running to Picc? Found a vid on YouTube of it passing Cheadle Hulme on the return...

Hi folks, Just a quick question. Has anyone on here undertaken the Group Bourdon test at EWS/DB Doncaster. If so was it done on paper on on the computer? That is all!! Thanks

Just pondering some of the recent breakdowns on the Manchester airport line. Do manchester TPE crews sign the route south of the airport to Wilmslow as a diversionary route?

Caroline and a 37 are currently sat in the Eastern Spur at Man Picc (end of platform 1) anyone got the gen on when and where they may be going? Didn't quite catch the number on the 37 as the sun was in my eyes!

Afternoon folks, Looking for best ticket advice Manchester Piccadilly - Tenby 2 Adults 2 Children. Departing 22nd June returning 29th. Done a few splits around Shrewsbury, Cardiff, Swansea but still getting very similar to the through SVR price. Any ideas? Don't really want advances as need...

So today I refused to sell 2 'children' child tickets. In my eyes the looked older than 16, I had already refused another person a child ticket for no proof of age and so thought I was being fair in continuing this stance. The only thing they could offer as ID was a tatty looking 'child...

I'm starting a new blog based on my experiences of the railway as a guard. Not much on there at the moment but i'm hoping to expand it soon. Please feel free to bookmark and come back soon for updates. Single to Mauldeth Road Mods i'm usless at putting stuff in the right place so please...

I've got hold of what look like a pair of ex BR ticket stamp/grippers today from a local flea market type thing and I'm after a bit of info about them. Firstly they have the markings of a company called 'MAKO' on the side if this helps (I'll bob a picture on in a mo) Inside you have moveable...

Several vacancies for Senior Conductors/ Train managers and RSM's at various depots including Birmingham, Reading and Newcastle just gone live on XC recruitment page. Also Qualified drivers at a couple of depots including Manchester. Good luck to those applying...

The latest trend doing the round on twitter for poor Northern commuters appears to be bingo...... Fully interactive on your smartphone to and easily used on all ToC's!! Enjoy!! http://t.co/3RgP9WlX

Does anyone have access to or could point me towards an up to date Northern fleet list? There is one on the Northern railways forum but it is well out of date. Any info to save me buying a whole book just for this fleet would be great!!

Hey all, Still quite new at this but basically looking at getting tickets for the ATW premier service for me and the Mrs. We both have ATOC issued Priv passes and basically was wondering if you can 'PRIV' first class tickets?? Not yet used it on another TOC's services! Thanks

I'm looking to get a cheap return from Manchester to Aberdeen. Requirements. Leave 16/8/12 after 1400 Return Sunday 19/8/12 any. 2 Adults no railcards (although would consider buying if it would be cheaper) Best I can find is two advance singles at a total of £75 each way. Don't mind...