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  1. JordR

    Trivia: Largest age difference between rolling stock and signalling

    I'm currently half way through an All Line Rover and earlier today was on a Transport for Wales 197 (forget where) that stopped next to a signal box to, I think, receive a train staff to proceed further. It occurred to me that the line had potentially been signalled that way for a century or...
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    Chesterfield to Batley via Stalybridge

    I have a colleague based in Chesterfield who I'd like to get to the start of the Transpennine Rail Ale Trail at the Stalybridge end and then along the full length of it to Batley. Is this as simple as a Chesterfield to Batley Off-Peak Day Return at £22.80 (subject to a 09:30 start), can that be...
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    14 Day All Line Rover Itineraries

    Hi all, I'm having an initial look at doing a first class 14 day All Line Rover, are there any interesting model itineraries maintained by anyone that could be used as a starting point for planning? :)
  4. JordR

    Northern Rail "Fixed penalty notices": what are they?

    Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/late-payment-of-fine.281438 Is this a penalty fare or some other "penalty" system of Northern's imagination? Yet another example of standard form letters that are horrendously badly written and probably make things worse for both...
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    Tyne & Wear Metro to Network Rail

    Where are all of the current places it is possible to run a train between Network Rail infrastructure and Tyne & Wear Metro infrastructure? Other than Metro services towards Sunderland and Jarrow freight are there any other cases where this happens?
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    Leeds Trams?

    Think we'll actually see them this time? https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/transport/leeds-trams-rishi-sunak-to-deliver-mass-transit-system-after-hs2-train-link-axed-north-of-birmingham-4360048
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    Blur at Wembley Stadium

    Hi all, I'm seeing Blur at Wembley Stadium on Saturday and staying in a hotel in Letchworth Garden City. I know there's likely to be impact from the industrial action on the day and was looking for any recommendations on the best route to the stadium. The two main options seem to be changing...
  8. JordR

    Additional tickets to supplement a work journey

    Hi all, I was hoping for some advice on the best ticket options. I need to make these journeys, all one way and in off peak times: - On Monday, Leeds to Darlington. - On Monday, Darlington to Middlesbrough. - On Tuesday, Darlington to London King's Cross. - On Tuesday, London King's Cross to...
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    Six trains damaged near Kirkstall Forge

    The BBC is reporting that six trains were damaged in a "series of attacks", possibly with an air gun, near Kirkstall Forge station in the Monday evening peak. Does anyone know anymore detail, that they're able to share? Has it taken six trains out of action for a time with a subsequent impact...
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    Fare Advice: Darlington - Frizinghall - Crossflatts - Darlington

    Hi all, On Monday 13 May I need to make a triangular journey all on the same day: Darlington to Frizinghall to Crossflatts to Darlington. The only element fixed in time is that I need to be at Frizinghall by 09:30 to make a hospital appointment. Could members please suggest the cheapest way...

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