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    Gatwick Express: Tickets marked "Not Gatwick Express" claimed as not valid at Brighton

    At Brighton. Why would a NOT Gatwick Express ticket not be valid on this??!
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    P38 Lightning flying near Brighton?

    I’m sure a just saw a P38 fly along the coast at Brighton (they’re pretty distinctive!). Does anyone know any details, a quick search doesn’t show any UK airworthy ones?
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    Brighton to Victoria off peak changes

    Hi, The Brighton Argus is reporting a temporary suspension of through off peak trains from Brighton to London Victoria. Could this see a change to GTR ticket acceptance? https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/18207672.no-off-peak-brighton-victoria-trains---travellers-face-massive-price-hike/
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    Brighton to Tamworth query.

    I'm travelling from Brighton to Beverley on 23/12/18, returning 28/12/18. For a change, I'm thinking of going via Tamworth, splitting at Sheffield. There's a £48.20 off peak return from Brighton to Tamworth (Southern and West Midlands only) but National Rail only finds a sole 09:27 departure at...
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    Gatwick Express Santa’s Grotto?

    There’s a Gat-Ex 387 in platform 9 at Brighton with sheets/paper over the windows. As there’s an elf and a snowman on the platform I’m guessing it’s Xmas related... Anyone know what’s going on?
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    Why does Ireland have a different gauge?

    Is there a reason the Irish system adopted a broader gauge? Ive heard it was simply an average of alternatives already in use.
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    Day off ideas

    I've got a day off work midweek and £25 to waste on an impromptu adventure. Any suggestions where to head to? I'm in Brighton with a Networkcard Card. Where can I get to in a day that will feel totally different to 3rd rail commuter land?
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    Tornado tested at 100 mph overnight

    Report on Radio 4 this morning that Tornado has been tested at 100mph last night!
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    Southern via Kensington Olympia

    Hi All, I'm heading North for Christmas on the 23/12/16 returning on 28/12/16. Part of my convaluted plan includes an off peak return from Brighton to Northampton via Kensington Olympia. I see that this service is not running on the 23rd but the Southern site is a bit vague about the 28th. Is...
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    Hastings Units @ Three Bridges

    The two power cars from the Hastings Unit are sat in the new Three Bridges depot today. Any ideas what they were up to?
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    Brighton to Beverley for Xmas

    Hi all, can anyone suggest any splits etc for this journey, probably weekend to weekend? I have a Network card and have been looking at London Midland only Euston towards Derby. Failing that, if I pay out for an open return, are there any off beat routes I can take? I've done the EC/MML to death...

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