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I recently made a return journey between Wigan and Bournemouth with outboard changes at Bolton, Piccadilly and Southampton. Return journey change at Stafford. I had passenger assistance booked at all stations for help on, off and with luggage. I have major mobility issues but can walk short...

I will be travelling soon from Manchester Piccadilly station in first class on a Cross Country service. I see that MAN has a First Class lounge. I have read that this, in common with most others around the country, is for Avanti passengers only. My suggestion would be a new organisation that...

Quick question - I have a journey from Bournemouth to Manchester on 15th June. Ticket bought on this site, Bournemouth to Southampton return from a journey on 13th with splits at Reading, Birmingham and Stafford. I now need to return to Wigan. Can I end my journey in Stafford then travel on...

I have recently thoroughly enjoyed the Great Britain XVI rail tour, but have noticed two distinct absences on stations - * Luggage trolleys at London termini. * Seats along the length of platforms at many stations. Having the very last seat on the train at the end of each day (though admittedly...

I'm booked on the 13:14 from Wigan Northwestern to Euston on Friday April 12th (1M11 - 10:40 from Glasgow) and am considering an upgrade to standard premium. A couple of questions - * Is there likely to be plenty room, or am I better upgrading beforehand? * The Avanti website bot says - "...

Driving along the M602 into Manchester yesterday (26/07) I was passed by (I think) 1M07 - Glasgow to London. The interesting thing is that First Class was on the rear, whereas I would normally expect it to be at the front. Would this train reverse somewhere, or has the set been reversed?

Are there still any loco-hauled diagrams on Manchester to Holyhead? If so, what times do they depart Manchester on a Thursday and return from Chester on a Saturday? (I am travelling next week) Thanks, in advance

I will be travelling to IoW by ferry from Portsmouth Harbour in June. I currently have a bad knee which is impairing my walking speed. Two questions:- * What is the walking distance from train (from Southampton) onto the ferry? * What is the minimum time I should expect to comfortably make the...

Travelled to BPN today with a plus bus ticket. On arrival went to Travel Centre to ask for a bus timetable. "Sorry we don't have them." Asked where the bus stop was "Sorry, I don't know." Same result from 2 others in Northern uniform. I eventually asked a taxi driver, and was directed under...