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    Advice on trip to Australia

    You're welcome, I believe there are plans to electrify the remaining bits of the network and get rid of diesel trains altogether so I'm not sure how long these will still survive. I think they'll still be there next year but it's something to keep an eye on. DMU operated commuter trains are...
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    Advice on trip to Australia

    South Korea still has diesel hauled trains with EMD-designed locomotives. They can be found on some Mugunghwa trains (including some into Seoul) and all of the Saemaeul trains between Yongsan (Seoul) and Iksan seemed to be hauled by one of these (first photo), so those are a pretty safe bet...
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    Advice on trip to Australia

    Alternatively if you want to sample some Canadian trains too you could look at taking the California Zephyr (or Southwest Chief) to Chicago, then the Wolverine to Detroit, crossing the tunnel into Canada by an hourly bus to Windsor and continue with VIA Rail to Toronto.
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    PERTIS (Permit to Travel) machines and how they were used

    I went to those at Millbrook and Redbridge too just a few days ago. They were both working, but text was still printed at a 90 degree angle.
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    PERTIS (Permit to Travel) machines and how they were used

    Can confirm the one in Lapworth is currently working. The time is running a few minutes behind.
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    PERTIS (Permit to Travel) machines and how they were used

    The one at Little Kimble was unfortunately out of use today with a Permit to Travel ticket stuck in the ticket slot.
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    Chicago area

    Not considering the February weather a day trip to Kenosha, WI might be worth it on Metra's Union Pacific North line. Kenosha itself has some very interesting PCC streetcars to take a ride on (not sure they run all year though?).
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    MTRC plans to pull out of Stockholm

    Does this also mean Interrail will be valid on those trains from 3 March 2024? Because that would be a huge improvement for those visiting Stockholm on Interrail.
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    End of the line for Paris’ iconic metro ticket

    Not on the PA obviously but they were on the menu screens in the cafe car.
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    Stena Line UK - Ireland with FIP Coupon SLL

    Yes, but keep in mind there are still some fees to be paid such as port taxes, environmental charge and (if applicable) cabins and shuttle buses. For booking and more information you can contact Stena Line themselves...
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    End of the line for Paris’ iconic metro ticket

    The paper carnets were advertised last Monday on the 09.12 from Paris to London. Didn't ask, though.
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    DB disruption advice

    If you get stranded and you know you'll not make it to your destination on that day, I recommend going to the "DB Information" counter right away at a bigger station and they will arrange a hotel room for you if they have hotel rooms available. In case there isn't one available you might be able...
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    SNCF Loco-hauled services.

    The SNCF Connect app usually shows what type of unit will be used and when it doesn't there is a big chance that it's older (loco hauled) stock. I have seen it show a loco hauled train when it was in fact a unit, so it's not 100% correct, but it gives a good indication.
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    Alcohol on Romanian trains

    Romania, Timisoara to Bucharest.
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    Alcohol on Romanian trains

    Meanwhile I've been drinking a few beers in the bar car which was literally the same as all second class cars apart from a little bar at one end:lol: Oh, and the conductors and bar employee sat with me too in my bay of four:)

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