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    A cheap, backup return ticket from Glasgow to London

    I currently have a trip planned to London for Thursday 28th May returning to Glasgow on Sunday 31st May 2026. I've got flights booked with British Airways from Glasgow to London City. Given, the situation in the Middle East, I've been thinking about getting a backup train ticket in case there...
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    Romford to Windsor & Elon Central

    Hi Please can I check something. I want to travel to Windsor Castle from Romford. The best way seems to be to get the Elizabeth Line to Slough and then change at Slough and get a GWR service to Windsor & Eton Central. I am a bit confused about what I am reading online. Some people seem to...
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    How could you improve the junction at Pollokshields East station?

    Hi folks My local train line is the Neilston line and since the East Kilbride line has been closed the trains that I catch haven't had to wait at Pollokshields East train station for trains to pass the junction, heading to East Kilbride or Barrhead, etc. How could the junction be improved...
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    Any cheap hotels near Bristol?

    I was planning on staying in Bristol city centre for 4 to 5 days but the prices are mad at the moment. Does anyone know if any cheap hotels close by with perhaps a train station close by. I’m looking for somewhere pretty quiet as well thanks
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    Scotrail's 20% off season ticket deal

    Hi folks I use the train everyday and I currently buy monthly session tickets. For the next year only, Scotrail are offering 20% off session tickets and then they revert to the normal price thereafter. I am wondering about how to get best value for money. If I buy monthly sessions tickets...
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    Scotrail delay repay or something else

    There was issues on the Neilston line this morning and my train was cancelled. I have a weekly session ticket and in end I decided to drive into Glasgow. I would usually use the trains both ways. The trains were back on by the afternoon. i take it I can only claim delay repay for the...
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    Is Scotrail starting to crack down on fare dodging?

    I will start by saying I always pay the correct fare. Recently on a train, I noticed a Scotrail poster advising the success the company was having at catching fare dodgers. You never see anybody on this forum asking for advice on how to deal with a letter from Scotrail. In my time travelling...
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    Muirend or Langside stations

    Hi all A while back I asked a question about travelling to either langside or muirend stations. My original question is here https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/is-muirend-to-glasgow-via-langside-a-permitted-route.180667/ With hybrid working is somebody able to tell me if a muirend to...
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    What are the advantages of a metro compared to rail?

    I noticed in this article that Glasgow has ambitions for creating a big metro - https://news.stv.tv/west-central/glasgow-metro-system-would-be-twice-the-size-of-manchester-metrolink I live in Glasgow and use the Nelison line regularly. I’ve only ever used the Edinburgh tram system and has a...
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    Is Muirend to Glasgow via Langside a permitted route?

    Hi guys I live very close to two train stations in Glasgow. Muirend is the closest and the one that I use throughout the week. Its on the Neilston line. The other station is Langside which is slightly further away and is on the Cathcart Circle line. I buy a monthly season ticket between...

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