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Afternoon all, I was recently pondering the benefits of an Interrail GB Pass against an All Line Rover. Apart from the possible need to prove residency/citizenship in another country, what are the drawbacks? At a glance it looks like the same travel ability, but without the peak time...

I see that a “trespass incident” is stopping trains at Hemel Hempstead this evening. Appears as though it is between Hemel & Apsley? Nothing moving either way. I’m hoping 1A71 gets moving again before the tube closes for the night. Below is the situation at 2048: 4 trains south and 9 north of...

Earlier today I held an Off-Peak Day Return, Kings Langley - Strawberry Hill, restriction code PS. For various reasons I ended up making the return portion of the journey after 1600. The restriction code states: I therefore expected to have to excess at least the return portion of the ticket...

This article suggests that Grand Central will replace its Class 180s with bi-mode trains of some description as part of its application extend its access rights until 2038.

A tree appears to be blocking the SWML between Woking & Brookwood, causing grief to SWR services. 1L40 was cancelled at Basingstoke and taken out of service. 2L42 has not been brought into service yet, and 1W16 has stopped additionally at Basingstoke and seems to have taken up all stops to...

Earlier today I was on a train, 1E63, running around an hour late. Upon departing Temple Meads, the TM announced that we would no longer be calling at Bristol Parkway nor Cheltenham Spa, much to the dismay of 3 passengers in my coach. Apparently, the TM had announced this while stationary at...

I’ve started this thread to document my journeys over the course of a 7 day all line rover, which I’m doing to enjoy the railways here before I move to the USA in June. The aim is simply to get as much travelling done as possible.

I’ve just enjoyed 20 minutes or so queueing for the e-gates at Stansted. As usual there were 2 options: 1. E-gates for UK/EU etc. passports, or; 2. See an officer in person for any other passports. I was travelling on a UK passport so queued appropriately, but so did everyone else, such that...

I’ve just seen 1B46 Paddington - Swansea pull into Reading in diesel mode. Why would this be? It’s not like the ECML around Berwick where the power supply can’t cope, and it’s a 10 car set so has plenty of pantographs if one fails.

An off-peak return ticket from Three Bridges to Shifnal, valid via Kensington Olympia, would appear to run into difficulty this Sunday, as there don't seem to be any services on the West London Line. Supposing one held this ticket, and wished to use the return portion this Sunday (26/02), what...

I haven't found a thread on this so far, apologies if there is one. This article reports that First Group has received a two year extension to its SWR contract. FG said:

Afternoon Everyone. As the title asks, what are some aspects of our railway that are likely to be withdrawn by the beginning of 2024. I ask this because I'm moving away from the UK in the summer, and will return next year, so I would like the opportunity to sample those things which won't be...

Morning everyone, I have an Anytime Day Single from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Central, routed Any Permitted. Is it permitted to instead use a direct train to Glasgow Queen Street, and walk to Central from there?

Hi all, I don't suppose anyone knows the route that the Midland Pullman will take between it's last pickup at Worcestershire Parkway and York? yorkshire-coast-pullman-03-05-23

Hi All, Next month I plan to make a return trip from London to Fort William & Mallaig, making use of the Caledonian Sleeper north, and worryingly, the WCML on the way south. My booked itinerary involves arriving in Glasgow at 1543, for a 1640 train to Euston. Knowing the current state of...

Morning Everyone, Some years ago (I don't remember when exactly but it was in SWT days), I was travelling up on the West of England Line on a pair of 159s, leading unit 159007. Shortly after leading Andover the train stopped abruptly and we were told that we had hit a tree across the line...

Morning everyone, I've had a look through the forums and I would like some advice on the following. On the 12th November I travelled from Darlington to London King's Cross with LNER, on 1E25. For various reasons the train arrived into King's Cross 128 minutes late. I held two Advance Singles...

Hi all, I was looking at Class 458 photos when I noticed the lack of yaw dampers on the /5 units, while they are present on the /0 units. Does anyone know why these were removed during their reformations, and if they are likely to be reinstated when the units are shortened? Attached for...

Evening everyone, I was wondering if a Super Off-Peak Single from London Terminals to Plymouth might be valid on the following route: Paddington-BTM BTM-Plymouth. Thanks in advance.

Hi all, Looking at Anytime returns from Ewell West to Box Hill & Westhumble at the TVM. I see that using my 16-25 railcard sends the price up by £2.30, which is counterintuitive. Could anyone shed some light as to what is happening here?