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    1B84 Carstairs to Glasgow Central

    https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:L87077/2026-08-19/detailed#allox_id=0 Does anyone know why this service is routed via Bellshill and not the WCML route direct to Uddingston? It doesn't call anywhere between Motherwell and Glasgow Central.
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    Stopping Marker at Hamilton West

    The 3 car stopping marker on P1 at Hamilton West has moved to the 6 car marker and now labeled as 'S car'. So this means everyone waiting near the station building and under cover now has to shuffle along the platform when the train arrives. So this is inconvenient for passengers and increases...
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    Glasgow Central high level services: Temporary timetable from 18/03

    No clues on RTT yet as to what is running.
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    Travelling in London with a Child

    I posted a similar query a few years but after searching I can't find the thread and my daughter is now 12 which seems to change things. She has her own contactless debit card if that helps. I'm looking for the easiest and cheapest option for travel in and around London for a week in October...
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    Railcam Gift Vouchers

    I am looking to buy a Railcam gift voucher for my Dad for Father's Day but the Railcam shop doesn't seem to sell anything at the moment. I have tried the site's Contact Us but no reply has been received. Anyone any ideas if they sell gift vouchers? (Google searches seem to suggest they do but...
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    Should HS2 be renamed?

    It seems that HS2 has quite a bad name now, especially in the media, and with only the southern section being built (subject to confirmation) in the meantime, is it time to name it something else? The focus has been on high speed, but the line creates capacity and that is lost on the general...
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    London Sightseeing Trip

    It's years since I floated around London and my circumstances have changed so I'd appreciate any advice for an upcoming trip to the smoke. I'll be travelling with my wife and 10 year old daughter. We don't currently have a railcard but will invest if its worth it. Day one. Arrive Gatwick and...
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    Armed Forces to the Coronation by Train

    The BBC are reporting the biggest military movement of armed forces by train in 60 years. It's hard to provide a link as its in a BBC live page. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-65474712 The photo looks to show LSL MK II stock.
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    Experiences of Travelling by rail on a Strike Day

    My line gets a service on a Strike day (Larkhall to Glasgow Central) albeit at reduced frequency. Plenty of Scotrail staff out and about which was good - but mainly looking bored and cold. My train in the morning was dubiously not moving on Traksy and then was cancelled. 10 minutes later it...
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    Strike Impact on Railway Workers Compared to Other Strikers

    I presume there is less options for rail workers striking to claw back lost earnings compared to other industries? For example if bin workers strike, when they return to work, overtime might be offered to clear the backlog. Likewise with Royal Mail? Is this a fair assumption?
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    Lidlington Level Crossing - Road Closure Wrongly Lifted

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-61633152 An investigation is under way to look at how traffic was allowed to cross a faulty railway level crossing after a road closure was removed. Traffic had been stopped from crossing the Bedford to Bletchley Line at the Marston Road...
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    OMD Secret - type 3 loco and location?

    Any ideas of the loco type and location for the train seen in the video for OMD's Secret, linked below? (Train is at around 00:19)
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    Scheduled LNER Flying Scotsman Branded Service

    Looking through the LNER May 2020 timetable, there is only a southbound Flying Scotsman branded service and no northbound. Anyone know anything to the contrary?
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    Eurostar strikes - RMT & TSSA members to walk out

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37031386 What seems odd is the lack of 7 days notice. Presumably this doesn't apply but why? Also, what is the likely affect. Personal interest for family members who are travelling this Sunday.
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    Refund on Annual Season Ticket?

    I currently hold an annual season ticket between Hamilton West and Anderston, which expires on 29th Dec 2014. This was bought before the 2014 fare increase and cost £868. I use the ticket Mon to Fri for commuting. The details are unclear yet, but work circumstances are likely to be different...
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    Glasgow - Leeds via Appleby

    I intend to buy an anytime return for Fri 8th Feb, returning the next day, from Glasgow Central to Leeds via Appleby. The 1040 from GLC gives an 8 min connection at Carlisle and is the default on NRE. I would like to have a bit more time at Carlisle to have a look for the ice breakers - if I...
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    1049 Lancaster - Leeds: Traction?

    Can anyone advise what unit type would normally operate the 1049 Lancaster to Leeds (1255)? I'm about to book it but don't fancy committing myself to 2 hours on a pacer. [Its on a Friday if that makes any difference]
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    Glasgow - Leeds, Feb 2013

    I am looking to get tickets for a GLC - LDS journey. Outward is Friday 8th Feb, arriving Leeds between 1200 and 1700. Return from LDS between 1100 and 1500. Dates cannot be changed. I don't have / not entitled to a railcard. Without splitting the best I've come up with so far is £39 return...
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    Rome to Florence?

    Me and the wife are in Rome for a few days in Sep and are thinking of a day trip to Florence. I thought I would be able to get some good online info regarding fares, but I'm really struggling, so I would appreciate some advice if possible. The likely day of travel is Thursday 27th Sep...
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    Motherwell - Milton Keynes Central or Peterborough

    If there is a good price to be had, then I would like to make a journey from Motherwell (MTH) on either Tue, Wed or Thu (21, 22 or 23 June) this week. It will be a day trip, leaving MTH between 0600 and 0900 and travelling to either Peterborough (PBO) or Milton Keynes Central (MKC). Return...

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