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Just disembarked a full Greater Anglia FLIRT train going from Stanstead Airport to Norwich. 1 Bike area (the train has 2) was filled with neatly stacked luggage. Conductor comes down the train demanding everyone moves the luggage as it’s a bike space - despite no bikes on the tran. A passenger...

A speed restriction over defective track is affecting Fen Line services between Kings Lynn & London Kings Cross until 18th September. Not good for those of us who need to use the route daily. Trains are cancelled at last minute and, if any run, they are only going to Cambridge. This is a...

Does anyone know what routes used to run under the Alphaline brand? I see Wikipedia has mentioned the TOCs that used the brand but I wondered where the routes actually went. Thanks in advance.

Just watched a good video about rail franchising in the UK thought I would share. Despite the presenter calling our railways "Railroads", its a well-done video.

Hi All, Can anyone explain this to me. When I look at booking a return from London to Preston (Lancs) it comes up as £63.00 "Cheapest Standard Single" for both out and return journeys (So £126.00 for the return) However for the same train to book a one-way single journey northbound it is...

Hi Guys, Quick question. I travelled to London the other day from DOW to KGX. I have a season ticket between DOW to CBG and purchased a CBG to KGX return. On the return i was delayed over two hours. We got to ELY fine but then the train was cancelled. We then was left for two hours at Ely...

Hi All, I received my Annual Gold Card season ticket form work yesterday. The Season Ticket does not start until next week but can I still use the Gold Card Discount before that? The card just says a Valid To date. Thanks

Hi all hoping someone can help. I am looking at travelling from Downham Market to Welwyn Garden city tomorrow. My understanding that off-peak tickets are available on trains that arrive into London after 10am? From this understanding I should be able to get the 8:41 from DOW as both that...

Hi all, I am travelling from Downham Market to Cheshunt tomorrow. I have noticed that it is cheaper to get a train to LST than to Cheshunt, even using the same train. Its handy as I would like to return from London the next day so can get an off peak return. Can I therefore simply buy my...

Hi. I need to do the following journey at the end of June Day 1 Downham Market - Southampton (4 hours in Southampton) Southampton - Great Yarmouth Day 2 Great Yarmouth - Downham Market Is it possible to so this on the same ticket? Currently, I'm adding up it's going to cost...

Downham Market has had a refurb and it seems NSE is back! New signage and paint scheme all in Network South East colors and brand new NSE signage. Anyone know why?

Hi All. I have a situation and wondered if anyone can help with any insight. The short version is essentially i want a refund because my ticket reference was not recognised at the station but i'm been charged for the refund. ---- The Long version: I bought a ticket online this...

Hello, I have a network railcard and will be going from Downham Market to London. Is it possible for a second passenger to start there journey at Cambridge using the Railcard which is in my name? I ask as they have a season ticket from Downham to Cambridge. I know the terms say...

Has anyone else noticed that Thameslink has a new logo and branding on their website? What is going on? Firstly the logo is horrible and looks like someone made it in like 2 seconds. And secondly what a total waste of money.

Hi all, hope someone can help. I have a off peak day return to London form Downham Market. If I get the 9.05 train all the way to London it's classed as peak. But if I get it just to Cambridge it's off peak. My idea is to then break my journey at Cambridge and get the stopping service from...

Hi all, Just a quick question about the lounge pass on EC. I am going from KX to Hull via Doncaster. I am coming from a flight so i will have around a hour wait in KX and a 20 min wait in Doncaster. If I redeem some points for a lounge pass can I use the lounge in KX before my journey...

Does anyone know exactly the lines/routs in south london. I know the sutton loop but is there names of any others? I find the rail map confusing because it just distinguishes operating company rather than route. THanks

Just went on today. I dont know when this was released but first time i hace seenit. Looks nice. Alot cleaner, simpler and professional looking. Sorry if this is old news :wink: http://www.hulltrains.co.uk/ --- old post above --- --- new post below --- I did notice however it was made by...