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Hi, I am looking at tickets from Brandenburg to Leipzig. I’ve been given 3 ticket options on the DB website, as per image below. Does the Sparpreis ticket allow me to get any ICE train on that route at any time that day, or is it tied to a specific train time that day (much like an Advanced...

In December I’m taking exams at the CAA HQ at Gatwick. I’m getting the train from Manchester via Euston and London Bridge to Gatwick. I’ve never actually been to Gatwick either by plane or train. My question is…is there a taxi rank for public hire at the station, and how do I access it? I’ve...

Was driving north on the M6 early this morning and saw a Pendolino stopped dead on the Down at Plumpton, Cumbria. It had a DRS 57 on the front. It was about 06:20 ish. Later on my way back south I saw another Pendo being dragged southbound by a 57 at Shap about 15:30 ish. Were there OLE...

Hi, I’ll be in Madrid for 2 days in April. I’ve watched a few YouTube videos about the ticket arrangements and I have a question which I can’t find an answer to. When using the metro I understand the first thing to do is purchase a multi card from a machine, then add 10 ‘multibus’ journeys...

Hi all, I think I read that Avanti ran an hourly service on 13th May between Euston and Liverpool to support Eurovision? If that's true, can we expect the same on 3rd June for the FA Cup final (albeit between Manchester and Euston)? Thanks.

Trains booked for the FA Cup final on 3rd June…the day after I booked they announced the strike! Typical… How likely is it the strike will be canned? Is it worth hanging on and hoping the strike is canned before making alternative plans, or is it highly likely to go ahead so best to bite the...

There is a charter being advertised at this website: https://www.worldchoicesports.co.uk/package/fa-cup-final-charter-train-for-manchester-city/ Two questions: A) is this legit? Or do you think it’s a scam? They’ve referred to a train for Newcastle fans for the League Cup Final earlier this...

Will be in Leipzig in February and will be getting the train from Leipzig/Halle airport to the city centre. Looking on the DB app, there’s different options for tickets. My question is, which ticket should I purchase for full flexibility on the day? I don’t want to be restricted to ICE or...

Hi all I was working on platform 14 at Manchester Picc yesterday for about an hour between 11am and 12pm ish. A 47 running light from Ardwick direction towards Oxford Road rattled through, it was two tone green and drivers have Colas jackets on. I think it was a 47/8 but can’t be certain...

Hi all, As some of you may remember I used to run BVE Routes & Trains many years ago. I have moved on from BVE these days and don't play anymore. However, I have just been routing through my old files and have come across a folder containing all the downloads I used to host on the...

Evening all, Quick and easy question for you...is the car park at Guide Bridge free for rail users? Thanks.

Hi all, I got on a train last night at 03:40. I had an off-peak day return dated 12/02/16. It was my understanding that day returns were valid until 04:30 the following morning, but the guard chartered me for a new single full fare ticket!! Was she right or was I? Thanks.

Hi all, My brother is looking for the 07:00 fast train from MAN to EUS on Monday 15th February 2016. Checking on the VTWC and NRE sites, this service seems to have disappeared from the 15th February onwards. It is still available for the previous weekday (Friday 12th), but not on or beyond the...

Hi all, I recently booked a First Advanced on Virgin WC's website. Since then they have upgraded their website and now offer the option of changing or refunding tickets in the My Account area. I was able to change my First Advance to a different date and time, and it stated the a refund would...

Hi all, Title says it all really. A simple (and no doubt daft) question, but for the avoidance of doubt, what time does an Anytime Day Return expire? I seem to recall it's something like 04:00 the following morning, but if someone could confirm please. Thanks.

Hi all, I want to subscribe to a rail magazine that I can read on my iPhone. I'm after a magazine that features up-to-date news and information across all aspects of the industry. The only one I've ever bought previously is RAIL, so I am naturally drawn to that. Is RAIL value for money...

Pretty much what the title says. Any chance of them heading north? Would be nice to see some nearly-new cast-offs rather than 30 year old cast-offs in the North!

Hi all, If you have an off-peak day return, and you get a train at 23:30 which arrives at your destination at 00:20 (therefore the next day), is your ticket still valid for that journey? Thanks.

Hi all, I'm going to venture towards Leeds from Stalybridge stopping at the various pubs en route forming the Ale Trail on Saturday. What's the situation regarding the break in journey rule? Will a Stalybridge to Leeds off-peak return cover me getting on and off the Northern stoppers...

Hi all, I'll be in Amsterdam with a mate at the end of the month and will arrive from Schiphol by train at Centraal station. Our hotel is a 2 minute walk from Leidseplein, so what is the best way to get from Centraal station to Leidseplein? I've read that taxis should be avoided, and am...