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Hi all, just looking at fares between Burton on Trent and Gatwick for mid September - an Off peak return (Which is what I need) is coming in at around £108 - I can also travel from Lichfield, just wondering why there is a £40+ difference between the 2 stations? The LTV-Gatwick airport ticket is...

Hello Just investigating ticket prices from Reading to Paddington for a journey in spring. Am I right in thinking that GWR et al don't show the Elizabeth Line for ticketing sales? I'm wondering if Eliz line is the cheapest return option for my group, no need to pre-book tickets either if the...

Hi all, I'm travelling to Gatwick at the end of September from Burton (BUT), any suggestions for the cheapest way please? I've thought about buying one ticket through or splitting - I could do with it being flexible on the return just in case I decide to stop over on London on the way back - my...

Hi all, I occasionally (every few months) head down to London from Lichfield Trent Valley on the Super Off Peak Return ticket type. Is this ticket valid on a routing via New Street on the Cross City Line and vice versa which would allow a BOJ in Birmingham for a few hours? Just as an...

Hi all, What is or was in the building on the station approach to Lichfield Trent Valley? It looks to be disused now - signals? comms?? Also at Shenstone, what is or was upstairs in the lovely station building? staff accomodation? Cheers

Hi all I was in Birmingham last night, and checking on live departure boards that the 2209 XC to Nottingham was running (we wanted to get back to Burton) - all showed as fine, so we got to New Street to find the board showing BUS to Derby. I asked the gateline staff where to get the bus from...

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Hi all Random question..did the 170s have internal sliding doors at one point? On one now and there are covered over 'sensors' under the digital displays plus what looks like a metal cover over something at waist height where a 'door' button could be...answers on a postcard!

Hi all, not been on the train for a while..just noticed and meant to post.. Why are the the XC and Avanti voyagers covered in grey spots? Is it a cover up for rust? They seem to be all over the carriages. Also coming past Bombardier in Burton this afternoon, at least 6 sets of both XC and...

Hi all, any news/photos of this diesel special which was on Sunday just gone from Lichfield to Buxton? What train was it? Well filled? https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:44146/2021-07-18/detailed Looks to have been a very late departure!

Hi, I saw what looked like one of the Greater Anglia new trains running through Lichfield on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week at 12.13pm - would anyone have any idea what this actually was? Can't seem to identify on realtime but there are a few 'ZZ' codes around then. I've seen these a few...

Hi - how can I find the trains to have used the Ivanhoe line recently? I gather it will be freight only but just interested to see what's been using it in the last few months. Is there any way via realtimetrains? I'm in Burton so what's the location i'm looking for for timings? I've never seen a...

What's this on my journey between Euston and Lichfield on London Northwestern today? There are 6 in my coach, 3 on each side! Anyone help? Cheers!

Hi All, I'm sure i've seen West Midlands Trains or London North Western advertising new later trains from London, but looking online I can't find which these new services are. The latest I can see back to Tamworth/Lichfield/Burton areas is a 2200 from Euston. Is there anything later? I think...

Hi all, Thinking of a trip from London to St Austell to the Eden project in August. Would love to take the evening Pullman service and eat on board (1803 ex pad) - does anyone have pics/reviews on the new IET Pullman service as I guess by then there will be no HST's. Can you book your table...

Hi all, I've been watching the videos of the withdrawn GWR buffet cars heading for storage - is there a plan in mind for these? It seems such a waste, surely they could have a life as a normal cafe/buffet if they were offered up for sale? You already have a bar, counter, kitchen etc (toilet?)...

Hi Was in Birmingham New Street today and the announcer seemed to keep repeating either 'Station Code 100' or 'Staff Code 100'...any ideas what this was for? Any other codes we may hear at stations and their meanings??

Hi all, I was on one of the XC HST sets yesterday from Plymouth to Burton, in coach C in the seating area there was the letter 'S' in a circle at one end of the carriage (up on the left where the Toilet Engaged sign is - I think!), and the letters 'S' and 'P' alongside each other in circles at...

Hi all, What is the spec on Real Train Times for the new GWR Trains? Are they still classed as 'High Speed Train' or something else? Not finding much apart from Electric Multiple Unit for some out of Paddington. Need to see what is available from Bristol TM this Thursday. Cheers

Hi, just bought an off peak return from Burton on Trent to Cheltenham - am I allowed a break of journey at New Street? This would be on the outward trip only. The ticket confirmation email says 'only for travel via (changing trains or passing through Birmingham)' Ticket cost £42.60 which I...