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Dear all, I am reserving a train ride back to London (Waterloo) from Wareham on 28/5/18 However, there are only 3 trains that day - why is this so? https://www.traintime.uk/index.php?from=WRM&to=WAT&datetime=201805281414 Considering my family of four will all have their bikes with them, those...

Just a query about long-distance SWR services. In my opinion, these are not run like proper Intercity services, which they should be. Some of these lines, e.g. to Portsmouth, are using commuter-grade 450s. Also, include 4 bike spaces per carriage - you should see how crowded these get on...

While travelling on inner suburban trains in both London and Paris, one of the stark differences is how little time French trains lose at stations. During this holiday in France, I timed station dwell times on the Transilien L line and K line. On average, they were 18 seconds shorter than on...

What are the areas of the WCML with the highest combination of tilt and speed (i.e. at 125 mph)? In the inner part Berkhamsted is very canted.

Where are some of the best photography/videography locations on the inner SWML - between Woking and Winchester - where I could capture MUs (maybe XC) at ~100mph? Preferably a footbridge or station, no roads pls. Also must be accessible by train, no more than 10 mins walk.

Hello all (sorry if this topic is in another thread already), -I'm wondering: the Oyster zone has only expanded since its inception. Recently, the spur to Gatwick has been established. Many parts of the zone extend far beyond London into Essex, Hertfordshire and Bucks. -Is it only a matter of...

... particularly on the South Western and Southern mainlines. Having a look at the appendix tells me only 75 is allowed on the down and up fasts from Clapham all the way to New Malden, then it's 90 all the way to Farnborough. On the Southern line to Gatwick from Victoria, 90 is only attained for...

What if an open access operator/ new franchise took over long distance services from London Waterloo? Currently, passengers to far-flung areas such as Exeter, Bristol, Reading and Weymouth have to endure 444s and 450s and their rubbish seats, as well as relatively slow journey times due to all...

Hello, Anybody know where I can find info regarding speed limits on x or y line (particularly SWML)? Is there a diagram, map, or website

I sense this will be inflammatory... How about, when Southern Rail Access to Heathrow is complete, a SWR or GWR or some TOC similar to Heathrow Express service could run between Heathrow to Gatwick via either Addlestone-Woking-Guildford-Gatwick or Ascot-Bagshot-Wanborough-Guildford-Gatwick. It...

Obviously, the Swml is a high-traffic mainline. Should it be electrified? I remember seeing a few proposals, but will they ever break through? Electrification would be quite beneficial, I would think, on the basis that it has such heavy traffic and high passenger numbers.. maybe the time...

Personally, I find the most annoying bells to be the opening ones on the SWT 455's. They are loud, unpleasant, and eat into your heart when you commute on them. Also, the deafening opening chime on older 458 carriages will make you have tinnitus for the rest of the day. My favourites are the...

The British Rail Class 701 is part of Bombardier's Aventra lineup. It will replace Classes 455;456;458 and 707. It will be built in Derby and enter service presumably in 2019 or 20. What will the impacts be for the commuter service? What should its features be? Do you think this is a good...

Local MP's have urged Network Rail/SWT to build an extension in the FELTHAM/STAINES area to Heathrow. Residents of the entire South West could hugely benefit from this if several trains were, say; diverted at Woking to follow the Addlestone/Chertsey line until the extension;and among other...