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After a while in the rumour mill, finally today the official announcement that the 1960s "temporary" platform at Sheringham will be replaced with something that is suitable for wheelchairs and trains longer than a 156... Surely the right thing to do...

Evening all, To assist with fares planning for an upcoming day trip could anyone advise if there is a return from London Terminals to the south coast that would permit the below itinerary? I fear two singles may be required. London Bridge - Brighton - Havant - Portsmouth Harbour - London...

As has been previously mentioned here Network Rail have recently been working on the Norwich bound platform at Oulton Broad North, bringing the stopping point back away from to crossing to allow the gates to be lowered later, thus relieving severe road congestion in the area. Part of this...

Stumbled across this on the wonderful thing that is the Internet, I'm sure some of us on here can help this young man out: http://www.barnsley.ac.uk/student-aiming-place-guinness-book-records/

As per previous discussions here the future of the Berney Arms pub, which is of course served by it's famous request stop has been uncertain. The Pub is currently for sale by auction and a local group has seemingly set out to purchase it via this crowdfun...

Rumors firmly afoot of a second hauled set for Anglia (to cover for 170204?) most likely top and tailed 68's as I don't believe any DBSOs are available, unless of course a DVT is used. No concrete evidence i'm afraid just strong rumors. Discuss!

After coaxing two young "gentlemen" from one of my toilets today to pay their fare it got me thinking, there must be some good stories of attempted fare evasion witnessed by everyone on here, so please, fire away

For anyone who may be interested AGA are currently recruiting for trainee conductors for Norwich, Ipswich, Liverpool Street, Colchester and Clacton. http://apply.abelliogreateranglia.co.uk/vacancies/1059/trainee_conductors///

I was wondering today as I muttered under my breath about the lady who presented me her railcard all nicely folded up in its national rail holder what my staff colleagues on here have as their pet hate? As mentioned mine is railcards/tickets/passes handed over folded up.....like they're above...

I often see C4/C6 etc refurbishments for vehicles being posted here, what are the different stages and what happens at each of them? Is it set overall or does it vary by unit? Realised today I havent got a clue :roll: Thanks all!

Hello all, I have a fair bit of free time coming up which I plan on using by getting out and about on the network. I was just wondering where to go, what places would you lot say are best for a visit? Interested in most stuff, preserved and operational, perhaps a bit out of the way...