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The BBC are reporting that a Eurostar train (9117) has been evacuated in Northern France today: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c89e1511l7po This seems an exceptionally long time to be stuck on a train from Brussels to London. What caught my attention was this in the BBC article...

Eurostar appear to have quietly updated their 'snap' offerings: https://snap.eurostar.com/ Before, you only had the option to pick the day, now you are able to select 0600-1300 or 1300-20:00 slots each day. Example from the 19th of March: (Photo above shows time slots of 06:01-13:00 (with...

The SPT ZoneCard is a multi-modal ticket allowing users access to trains, subway, buses and ferry services in their respective zones in the West of Scotland. There have been a number of criticisms of the existing system (it only runs from Sun - Sat), there is no flexibility to alter zones used...

In the Financial Times today, there is an interesting article about GetLink (operator of Eurotunnel) and the steps that they are taking to try to incentivise other operators on board. Source: https://on.ft.com/3wp5SfC There are quite a few standout points from the article, aside the fact...

Although the full Christmas schedule hasn't been announced in an easy to read format, ScotRail announced an expansion in a number of the Boxing Day (26th of December) services in the Central Belt. Historically, ScotRail have run a service in the old SPT/Strathclyde areas on Boxing Day, but this...

It is being reported that InterRail reservations for Renfe services are now available to book on interrail.eu for select services Source: https://twitter.com/eliasvandeun/status/1677323518931873798 The Man in Seat61 also reporting it: Source: https://www.seat61.com/news.htm Good news!

There is a news announcement from General Electric (GE) dated 9th Feb 2023. Source: https://www.ge.com/news/reports/smooth-power-ge-helps-recharge-eurotunnel-so-more-trains-can-travel-vital-link-between-uk The section that caught my attention was this: "As a result, the power system now...

Today, the Scottish Government announced that it would "... provide £15 million as part of our Fair Fares Review for a six month pilot, removing peak time rail fares as a way of making rail travel more affordable and attractive to travellers." Alastair Dalton tweeted...

InterRail have another pass sale. This time it is a 1st class pass for the cost of a 2nd class pass. Adult pricing (internal.eu prices in Euros, MyInterRail in Pounds - other retailers are available): 4 days in 1 month - €246 / £219 5 days in 1 month - €282 / £251 7 days in 1 month - €335 /...

Business Traveller are reporting: https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/02/27/london-northwestern-launches-train-plane-fares/ It is my view that any tickets from airports should be flexible, but can operators limit tickets like this through a single website?

I might have to take a large number of trips between Glasgow Queen Street and Aberdeen in September. I was wondering if someone with routing knowledge is able to advise what the standard valid routes that are available between the two stations? (Either for a season ticket or off-peak...

I was wondering if someone is able to clarify the acceptable routes on tickets purchased from Pollokshaws East (PWE) to Hamilton Central (HNC)? I've received mixed messages from ScotRail. Looking on ScotRail's site, there are two suggested routes: Pollokshaws East > Newton > Hamilton...

A friend has asked me a ticketing question and I have no idea, so I was wondering if you are able to help please? He wishes to do the following journeys. GLC-MAN (24th Aug) MAN-CDF (27th Aug) CDF-BTN (30th Aug) and to return from BTN to GLC "within the week" (after the 30th of Aug) with the...

I'm about to take the plunge and buy a few more first class tickets to become eligible for the Virgin Traveller Club. For those that are members - can you advise what the availability of the 'free' tickets are from Glasgow Central to London over different periods (i.e. this weekend, weekends in...