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Recently during the strikes I've had lots of time to stand and watch. I've noted that trains pulling into stations (Especially BHM) are a lot slower, and sometimes marshalled into stations with platform staff using hand signals towards where stopping points. At Wolverhampton trains are...

I noticed whilst walking through BHM that the seats in waiting areas are sometimes plugged into the mains. I can't figure out why though? They don't feel heated. I thought perhaps a motorised seat to help less-able-bodied passengers sit down and stand up?

Hi, Apologies if this is the incorrect part of the forum to post this. My N-Network, zones 1-5, annual ticket has faded, to the point of making it difficult to read. I use Abellio corporate discount, if that makes any difference. When I needed a reprint due to fading (It's due to be renewed...

The black and white dial. I've seen them a few times and always wondered. Thanks!

Hi, Every time I pass through Smethwick Galton Bridge (Lower Level) I often wonder something, but I'm too slow on the uptake to get my camera out. There are a number of cabinets with what looks like a speaker or horn on top of them. Why would a cabinet need a horn? I've never heard them...

Does anyone know where the station part of this was filmed, please?

Took ages to find a photo of one of these. The yellow box between the rails. They seem to have an "open" end and a closed end. I thought axle counters but couldn't do a Google images match for one?

Over a few drinks, and accidentally getting on to the very front of a train and having to walk along the platform to get to the exit, I had a vision... So, if we linked all of the trains, nose to tail, let's say passenger trains and only ones that are in service, together. How long would the...

Hi, Not sure if it is, but spotted an unusual (for this area) train whilst waiting for my train at Tyseley. It said "Chiltern Railways C1" on the side. Googling it bought up Class 121. If it isn't a 121, anybody able to help out identifying it? Ta.

I've just (16:51) seen an odd train go through Tyseley. I think it said DB 93 on it, I didn't get a look at the other numbers. It was making a hissing sound and passed through quite slowly. Any guesses? I'm perplexed...

Hello, fountain of knowledge. Are there any splits I should be aware of without railcards to get to London, at a low cost? I actually live in Wolverhampton if it makes any difference, though I guess I'm just further up the WCML from B'ham? I can use friends and family on my weekly...

Before I post, I will say, I'm aware that NR may not know what the delay is yet but it still made me smile. Waiting for the 17:08 LM to Crewe I just heard at Smethwick "the 17:04 service to Birmingham is delayed because there is a problem" Hope it's nothing too serious that would warrant...

I came out of the Navigation St entrance at New St over the weekend and the hoarding has rendered photos of New St with a driverless tram. Anybody know if this is the metro replacement or am I dreaming that the replacement will be this nice?

I've just arrived at Wolverhampton and seen a pendy, it was named something Hero. It looked to have a 3rd rail shoe one of the driving carriages. Are any fitted with this equipment? It's fitted down by the wheels near the tilting actuators. Cheers.

Anybody any ideas? Just heard this at Wolves on board Virgin 07:04.

Nowt on twitter yet but just heard this at New St over the PA. There has been cable theft in the Longbridge area resulting in delays and cancellations that way. Hope this is useful to somebody :)

Hi, first time poster, long time train forum appreciative. This morning at BHM I saw a Cross country voyager with bombardier traction liveried units on platform 5. Is this a new set? On my way home at about 16:58 I saw some (possibly) mk3 coaches, with unknown traction? Maybe a XCC...