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    Why are XC allowed to continue?

    XC have repeatedly stated that as Leeds to Scotland and Leeds to the SW are done of their largest markets they don't want to divert it. I agree there is some logic but I am not sure it would ever happen.
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    Transpennine Route Upgrade and Electrification updates

    If it is where I think it is that land has been under remediation for many years.
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    Collision of cargo ship with, and collapse of, Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore (26/03)

    Thanks yes, updated my post. Interestingly BBC says all the ships lights went off the boat suddenly slowed and veered off course and smoke was seen coming from the boat before it hit the pier. Two harbour pilots on board too.
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    Collision of cargo ship with, and collapse of, Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore (26/03)

    It looks like unfortunately highway works were ongoing at the time with several teams working on either the structure or the highway. Unconfirmed reports the boat has sunk too but not seen that anywhere reliable. Those large Truss bridges always look very susceptible but at the end of the day...
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    XC Voyager Refurbishment

    Really pleasing news, I was worried XC wouldn't get any and was dissapointed only to see 7. As others have said 12 is a significant uplift on the HST capacity. Shame it's going to take another year to get them all. Interesting that Wakefield Westgate and Chesterfield are being dropped over the...
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    Oslo - Trondheim Line Flood Damage

    When I went past on the bus they were constructing a new access road now I remember. And I thought it was odd but now seems obvious as the track has been laid across the previous access.
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    Oslo - Trondheim Line Flood Damage

    Just came to post that some track relaying on the approach has occured. Must be getting close for the bridge relanding.
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    Transpennine Route Upgrade and Electrification updates

    Great because I changed the trains there yesterday and it is a disgrace!
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    Transpennine Route Upgrade and Electrification updates

    Is that insider knowledge or just a hope?
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    Transpennine Route Upgrade and Electrification updates

    Both are in the PTE area yes. Up to Micklefield is WYPTE (or former).
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    Transpennine Route Upgrade and Electrification updates

    Whereas Castleford protects you from snow and ice but is absolutely covered in pigeon feaces, which I'd argue is worse.
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    Oslo - Trondheim Line Flood Damage

    Didn't get chance to go to Andalsnes this time. We were dissapointed from Trondheim North to find a group from Great Rail Journeys which just took over the buffet car didn't buy anything and leant directly onto some of us while sat down to get pictures without asking. Made me proud to be...
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    London to Munich by train - Eurostar connection/what to do if delayed.

    HOTNAT did not get entertained when I had an issue. But it was during mass strike action. I did get a refund for tickets I bought for Eurostar minus about £10. I have always since just been more wary at Brussels as it takes stress out of the trip for me personally.
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    London to Munich by train - Eurostar connection/what to do if delayed.

    My recommendation would be to instead get a through Eurostar ticket to cologne on the 13:25 to cologne and pick up a Munich ICE from there. Also I would personally want more than 66 minute connection at Brussels but that is just me having been bitten twice by the ICE services to Brussels.
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    [SE] Vy (NSB) abandons night trains in Sweden from Dec-24

    I agree, one party leaving a contract at a contractually agreed point, is not the fault of the company leaving. I suspect it will be no skin off their nose to get SJ to run it and that's what they'd have done anyway.

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