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    Getting an International Driving Permit since Post office stopped issuing them.

    Has anyone had any luck since this appalling change? There is not one Paypoint issuer in Central London and all the rest are in high crime hell holes I've no intention of visiting. Is there any other alternative.
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    London to Newcastle Thursday with non protected Priv, break of journey in Darlington overnight.

    Hi I'm going to Barnard Castle on Thursday traveling up from London around midday. Getting bus from Darlington, overnight Barnard Castle. Next day getting bus back to Darlington and going to Newcastle in the evening. Can I do that on an off-peak London- Manors(or Metro Centre) super off peak...
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    Rail Staff have failed to send my NS Netherlands Coupon and neither myself or partner got sent the bar code thing to get through the barriers

    Hi, got an urgent situation. I've just got back from being away over the bank hol weekend and found that I haven't been sent all the items I requested for a trip to the Netherlands on Tuesday 3rd September. I requested coupons for NS for myself and my partner and Germany for me and all we...
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    Mainline railtours in Netherlands 3rd-10th Sept.

    I'll be in the Netherlands the above dates and will be based 1st night Amsterdam then going onto Maastricht and Nijmegen. I'm visiting the gala event at the preserved line near Apeldoorn on the weekend of 7th and 8th. Are there any railtours running to get locos to and from their line around...
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    Non protected Priv and FIP in Hungary and Romania for myself and non rail staff partner.

    Hi has anyone got any advice for how usable either country's rail networks are, though mainly for a couple of days trips from Budapest, and getting to Lake Balaton. Are there any preserved lines in Hungary worth visiting too? I've done the children's railway and am aware of the railway museum...
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    Amsterdam to Maastricht with Non protected Priv

    Hi I understand there are some services in the Maastricht area which are not NS operated. Can I use my Priv and vouchers on them? If I can't how do I get my FIP discount given the lack of ticket offices in the Netherlands? Thanks
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    London- Nottingham - Loughborough - Birmingham with non Protected Priv

    Hi any suggestions for the best options for this. Day 1Tues London -Nottingham travel earliest off peak ideally weekday Day 3 Thurs Nottingham -Loughborough morning to visit GCR, then get to Birmingham that evening. Day 7 a Monday Birmingham -London in afternoon. Non Protected Priv. Thanks...
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    Rotterdam to London this Monday the 19.27 can I start the journey at Brussels instead. Purchased with FIP.

    I'm considering doing this route on Monday, then picking up my booked train from Brussels Midi- will there be any issues with this? Dordrecht to Breda, Breda to Antwerp, Antwerp to Brussels. I've already got my SNCB and NS coupons. Thanks
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    Trying to buy Kings Cross to Haymarket Sat 11th May on Railstaff site.

    I'm trying to book this but the website is getting stuck as it can't put a seat reservation on the Edinburgh -Haymarket leg. How can I put the seat reservation just on the Kings Cross - Edinburgh leg (the 15.00)? Thanks
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    Non Protected Priv Chester to Euston tmmr

    I've got already an unused Shrewsbury to Euston via Birmingham open return leg What's my best option (ideally on a Chester -Euston direct ) tomorrow. Can I use that existing ticket for part of it? Thanks.
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    Non protected Priv London, St Annes, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Rugby, Leighton Buzzard, London.

    Hi any suggestions for the following. I'm hoping a Euston Edinburgh open return will cover it or the most expensive legs. Day 1 London to St Annes on the sea tmmr on 14.30 ideally. Day 3 St Anne's to Edinburgh with a break of journey in Glasgow on a Sat Day 9 Edinburgh to Rugby. On a Friday...
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    Using FIP in Demark (non safe guarded)

    Because some shift swaps have been agreed I'm looking at going to Demark from 18th Aug. As it's short notice I can only request my coupons commencing 24th Aug so will just be using FIP from 18th to 24th. How easy is it use in reality and can I buy FIP discounted tickets from ticket machines...
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    Non protected Priv Euston to Manchester then need to return via Leeds, Doncaster to Kings Cross on another day.

    Hi, is an open return to Huddersfield the best option? The main journeys are Day 1 London to Manchester. Day 4 Manchester to Doncaster Day 6 Doncaster to Leeds. Day 8 Leeds to London. Any suggestions appreciated. Thx
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    Rail staff travel ticket website only giving collect at station as an option

    Does anyone know why if you try to buy a return ticket on the day of travel it only lets you collect from station, but if you select a pair of singles you get the usual e ticket option. Just tried to buy Clapham Junction to Surbiton and got this today. Any ideas how to get this sorted?
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    Trip to Korea in Sept/Oct

    Hi, was wondering if anyone had any tips on scenic lines, preserved lines or museums etc. As it will be getting into leaf colour season trips that take in that would be great. Thanks for any suggestions
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    Bought ticket on railstaff travel booking site, now need to travel a day earlier.

    Hi, what options do I have to change to a day earlier? Thx
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    Non protected priv onto Oyster.

    Hi, I remember last year this was a bit of a fiasco getting it done as so few TFL rail stations could do it. What is the current situation? My nearest stations with TFL services are New Cross, Crystal Palace, Pemge West or Denmark Hill. Thanks
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    Steam events, tours etc in Europe between 27th Oct and 1st Nov.

    Hi, any suggestions for anything going on over these dates as have some leave to use. Thanks.
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    Travel around Northern Ireland 1-6 Sept Unprotected Priv

    Hi what are the practicalities of using FIP etc on NIR? I'll be making a journey in particular from Yorkgate to Derry/Londonderry on the 09. 24. Would it be advisable to put a reservation on that service? Thanks
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    Croydon tramlink affected by upcoming strikes?

    Do any of the upcoming ASLEF/RMT/TSSA strikes affect Tramlink? Thx

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