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www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/transport/double_decker_trains_to_reduce_rail_congestion_1_2607319 Please use the above link. "She added: ‘Comfort and availability of seats are vital to that’ " Love that bit. And that must be why SWT use the 450's on the route:D

Help needed from a tops user ????? From Tops or trust how do I find a loco pool ???? I remember it being something like ..... LP 2H WBAN Sorry to those who don't use trust/tops I just need a quick refresher :roll:

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Im sorry to start a new thread having not been here for Soooooo long but need some help as normal. I am looking for a book for my son. For some strange reason he needs to know just about every fact there is about different classes of trains and inparticular there speeds. So the question...

The Line is closed between Petersfield and Haslemere on the Portsmouth to Waterloo line Due to 6N02 (66091) Hitting a Large metal bin placed on the line at Liphook. The crane might be needed to lift 66091 so may remain shut for sometime. I feel sorry for all the Portsmouth fans trying to get to...

Does anyone know if the 442 (Wessex) has a running diagram for Saturdays??? I know I have asked something along this line before but what with the last timetable change I was wondering if they have started to run on Saturdays yet ????

I heard on the Local radio station that due to a Failed train the service between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier had been replaced by a bus service. The heritage train (1498) has been running on this line and I know that SWT had planned to remove it in about 2 Months time. So does anyone know...

I’m sorry that this post does not directly involve trains and hope that it’s allowed to remain on the forum. But the Paddle Steamer Ryde previously owned by both Southern Railway and British Rail needs your help. PLEASE visit www.psryde.co.uk for more information. A e-petition is in place at...

Hi ya. I have been left in some confusion by the National Rail Web site as am hoping someone here can help. On Wednesday I used the site to check to see the Javalins are running tomorrow (Sat) From London to Ashford and if showed all ok and gave the times. Just double checking now (Fri Eve) and...

Sorry Last stock question as have asked a few. The xx55 Service from London StPancras to Sheffield is that HST or 222 ???. Thanks Again.

I am just looking at my options for getting to York. I have just noticed there is a 1127 Grand Central service from Kings Cross. Does anyone know what rolling stock this is?

I am travelling to York from Portsmouth this week (Weekday) and am curious to know what route people here would take? Clearly the Fastest and most direct is Via London and then Kings Cross out to York. But as I am not limited to a route by a ticket I was wondering which would be the most scenic...

I am Travelling to York from London on a Tuesday and returning the following Thursday. Can anyone tell me if seat reservations are essential? There are 3 of us travelling but would prefer not to be tied to certain trains. But clearly if there is a risk of us getting split up or having to...

South West trains are doing an August offer. Travel from any SWT station to another for £10 return !! The offer is weekend only please use the link for more info. www.southwesttrains.co.uk/SWTrains/News/_midsummermadness.htm I’m starting to sound like a SWT salesman now Lol. :roll:

Desiro Day. And yep I am being serious. South West Trains are having a Desiro Day! It’s going to be on the 26 Sept. The deal is £20 and for that you will get a 24hr rover ticket to travel anywhere on SWT. The catch is you will need to get the voucher out of this months (Aug) copy of Modern...

There are heavy rumours that SWT drivers are to be approached and offered a large pay rise with the condition of agreeing to work split shifts. By This I mean working 3-4 hours during the morning peak and then returning to do there last 3-4 hours during the evening peak. If this is the case how...

How have SWT managed to remove all there Safety hammers from there 444 and 450 stock? At first I though maybe they had been stolen from the coach I was travelling in but over the last few months they have all vanished and in some cases a grey plastic cover has been used to cover the hole where...

Being a little behind the times when it comes to computers and gadgets I have just added the National Rail live departure board gadget to my windows vista sidebar. This has left me wondering if there are any other train related Vista gadgets or screen savers that can be downloaded? And for those...

Hi can anyone tell me if Priv passes or priv reduced tickets are going to be valid on the SouthEastern preview runs of the Javelin? Sorry to call it the Javelin but it looks as if that name is going to stick as even the press are using it now.

Can anyone tell me if any 442 (Wessex) run on Saturdays?