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    Tarmac Cement into Cornwall

    Does anybody know why the Colas hauled traffic, to Moorswater, is coming to an end please?
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    Paris - Lille europe/ bus 91

    A smooth journey from Montparnasse to Lyon using bus no 91. 30 mins with brief glimpses of the sites! Took the 15.15 to Lille Europe which terminated at Flandres. Is this normal? Having not used this route before we were left with a bit of a scrabble to to get to Europe. Will know for next...
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    Paris - Monparnasse to Lyon

    Any suggestions on the easiest way between the two above stations please. arrive at M at mid day, depare Lyon at 15.15. On the last visit one of the party was the victim of pickpockets in the Monparnasse area, so not keen on the metro. Thanks
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    Cornish Clay Traffic

    Reported several months ago that DB and Imerys were in discussion to renew the contract for traffic between Goonbarrow/Parkandillack and Carne Point. If memory serves me well, the existing contract ends in December. Does anybody know how talks are progressing?
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    GWR Night Riviera

    This service is often late leaving PZ, tonight it was 4 mins. Can anybody tell me what causes the delay please? Thanks
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    GWR Late Running

    Evening All Can anybody tell me what is causing the late running in the Newbury area and in Cornwall please? Thanks.
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    Cancelled Service, Pau - Bordeaux 7th Sept

    Went to Pau station yesterday , 7th, to catch 10.47 TER 67273 to Bordeaux via Dax. Final destination Bordeaux Airport . Advised that it was cancelled with alternative bus. Est arrival at Bordeaux 15.10. This was considered too late to ensure catching flight. A drive to the airport...
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    Pisa to Nice

    I'm traveling from Pisa to Nice in late august. Any thoughts or advice would be welcomed.
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    New York

    Will be in New York in mid December. Thinking about a day trip to Washington. Any thoughts or comments on this particular journey or any other suitable day trips appreciated. Thanks in anticipation
  10. 7

    Fawley Tanks

    I understand the last Fawely -St Phillip's March - Long Rock fuel tank train has run. :( Please can anybody say why this service has ceased in favour of road tanks. On the occasions I have seen it it seemed a viable load. Thanks
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    Grangemouth Petrochemical Plant

    Given the brinkmanship that has been going on on the Forth. I was wondering if the site generated any rail traffic and what impact a partial closure would have had?
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    Rail Haulage of Recycled Glass

    Hi Can anybody tell me if any of the major freight hauliers move recycled glass. It seems the modern day equivalent of coal - heavy, not time sensitive and could be marshaled into block workings.
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    Zurich to Prague

    Thinking about making the journey from Zurich to Prague. The on -line timetables indicate that a bus journey is involved. Does any body have experience of this journey. Have considered going via Vienna but that does lengthen the journey. Thanks
  14. 7

    Krakow Airport

    Please ,can anybody advise on the railservice between the airport and Krakow city centre. Any thoughts or guidance appreciated. Flying on Friday. Thanks.
  15. 7

    Cornish Clay Workings

    Can anybody up date me on the current clay workings from the Newquay branch or Parkandillick to Fowey or beyond? Thanks
  16. 7

    Quidhampton Sidings.

    Can anybody advise if these sidings are still in use? I believe they generated traffic from Imerys that traveled out via Eastleigh. Any thoughts much appreciated. Thanks 72C
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    recycled glass and rail freight

    Hi Can anybody tell me if re-cycled glass is transported by rail. It seems the ideal consignment, heavy and bulky and transported from all over the country to the processing plants. A modern day coal.
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    Resignalling South west route, Wilton to Exeter.

    I understand that NR will be modernising the signaling Wilton to Exeter incorporating it into Basingstoke Panel. Salisbury will remain for while, no time scale suggested. Can anybody tell me more?
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    Geneva

    Can anybody help with transfer times (walking or tram) between Geneva Main and Eaux Vives. On the map it does not look that far, but no evidence of Eaux vives station, hence the post. Traveling from Geneva to Annecy. Many thanks.
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    Grain Branch

    It is several years since I have visited Hoo Junction. Is the yard still open and is there traffic along the Grain Branch? Thanks in anticipation.

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