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Mod note: split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/shenfield-metro-before-tfl-rail.242868/ Not in my day , and I operated it from 1996 to 1999 (and pulled round both performance and "ambience" , cos it seemed no one else had paid it any attention for too long. I digress. The DC had...

Used to be an awful lot more interesting in the 1970's. From a personal perspective. Mail and Parcels traffics - immense with pre-planned extras all over , station platforms heavy with stacked mailbags and Brutes - the HST's coming into Swansea High Street had mailbags stacked to the roof of...

Can I ask some advice ? - is it relevant or should it be Inernational. Daughters friend this pm in Paris on the Metro , encountered a block and showed the wrong (previous) single journey ticket - the proper one was in her bag , and got fined 40 Euros , on the spot despite showing the proper...

As today is the anniversary of the tragic ammunition train explosion at Soham where Fireman Gimbert and Signalman Frank Bridges lost their lives in reducing the effects of a catastrophe , in extreme bravery and with little thought of their own lives. Let us also recall the sterling efforts of...

A bit late - but the Train Operators rose to my actual name. GWR handed out authentic Welsh cakes on the main line , and Valleys Line conductors either wore daffodils and /or made suitable anouncements over the PA. Not that I am at all biased ,born in West Wales and (weather permitting)...

Somewhere along the line - reported that the busiest HEX had an inwards load of 45% into Paddington at the morning peak. Using about 30% of the inwards main line peak capacity. Open Access in effect. Value for Money - discuss ?

GWR have just introduced a Pullman catering service on the 1045 down train from Paddington (and a corresponding up service) about a week ago - which as a significant pre birthtday treat (the big 60) |I sampled today on a new 800 class unit. (Electric to Didcot) I cannot express how outstanding...

I get free travel being a retired so and so , and today we attended a modest function in Blackheath for an 1830 start. Thameslink running only into St Pancras - and Blackfriars /CX and Cannot Street shut - so got the 1633 12 car - nicely loaded and checked in the tunnel for a while but OK -...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-41323109 Interesting concept to by-pass Neath and to create a short cut to Swansea , reduce journey times to Cardiff , and build a suburban service

Always liked the naming of the "Up Jericho" line at Oxford (think Morse) - other favourites are the "Up Fast / slow Holborn" approaching Blackfriars and the "Atlantic" lines on the Chatham section from Victoria. Any other good ones out there ....regrettably the "Electric Loop" towards Long...

Has been since this morning , with a Bedford - St Pancras LL shuttle and soth London services diverted to either Blackfriars or London Bridge. Signalling issues apparently. Let us hope they sort if for the morning.

https://www.thelocal.fr/20161028/this-is-how-bad-fare-dodging-in-paris-really-is

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5HXGNLBg3PyNpQQpCbrPF4R/moving-uk-wide-art-event-honours-fallen-somme-soldiers Anyone pick this up ? - a good friend spotted them at Reading station and was handed a card for a (lost) Welsh Infrantry man.. They also travelled on the tube...spare a...

One here for Mr Greenback... https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rail-tourism-winners-announced Announced as part of the Rail Tourism grants initiative. Seems very good value for £75k - using the long disused coal branch (BP+GVR) :D

http://www.hertsad.co.uk/news/st_albans_abbey_flyer_service_looks_set_to_remain_on_the_rails_after_busways_plan_abandoned_1_4315594 Common sense prevails ....

Some neighbours payed around £20 for a family journey from Lucca (ticket office shut and tix bought from Post Office) - this being on some sort of local holiday and there was a hugely reduced service - so they gave up and drove to Florence instead. Any ideas how to contact the labyrinthine...

Apologies if in the wrong place - I have a freee coupon for Spain and a chance of a trip in the next 72 hours - (drive down with a load and train back) Can anyone confirm if OK to use FIP free facilities on Talgo services - or is there just a standard seat reservation charge as on the TGV ...

Helpful hints please for daughters group day out to Brighton plan - I guess the Groupsave or Daysave (which you can only buy bizzarely from the Tourist Office here) requires a genuine adult. Otherwise it is a standard off peak fare ? (some may have railcards) - don't want them to rebook / go...

Nephew has a £44 ticket for use on Monday - could some kind soul confirm when he can use if from Paddington. He wants to get the 0902 , but I suspect its a non starter (and he will have to pay excess , or buy a new ticket from SAC to Paddington) I don't do tickets !

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2139413/Train-delayed-hour-guard-eat-DINNER.html I truly despair - does anyone admit to having an account with this quality paper so they can be put right !