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    News Rumour: Avanti West Coast may be nationalised

    From Ava Evans: https://www.joe.co.uk/news/government-to-seize-failing-avanti-railway-427671 Just a rumour at present:
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    Discussion on Legality of Penalty Fares when ticket is purchased after train departs

    Moderator Note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/penalty-fare.249542/ But is that grounds to issue a penalty fare?
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    SailRail upgrade to 1st

    Travelling London to Holyhead with a SailRail ticket soon - is it possible to upgrade to first class with Avanti? Is there a fixed upgrade or if not, how is the ticket treated when excessing? This is for travel on a weekday. Thanks!
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    Why are so many stations non-compliant with Penalty Fare signage?

    We often find that posters have, or may have, a defence against a Penalty Fare because the train company has neglected to provide the relevant signage in accordance with the legislation. Indeed, many stations have signage which is either a) completely absent, b) non-standard and hence...
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    Avanti double Voyagers - double crewed?

    I'm on an Avanti Voyager tomorrow, for my sins - Birmingham to London. It's a double set. Will this be double crewed and have service in both sets? The cynic in me thinks otherwise...!
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    Longest Megabus route in the UK

    Simple one this - which is the longest Megabus route operating wholly within the UK? And what sort of buses do they run on it? Thanks!
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    New station: Wixams, Bedfordshire. Planning approved

    As per BBC: Wixams: Residents pleased with railway station approval https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-64723212 This is in my opinion long overdue. The station ought to have been built when the estate was! The site I believe will be on the Midland Main Line.
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    Suggestion re prosecution cases: No Advice to be given without seeing paperwork/correspondence?

    I've been thinking this area of the forum works inefficiently for both people seeking advice and those who dispense it. Frequently a poster will start a thread with a lengthy explanation of what happened. This is often contradicted, or vital context added, once the (redacted) paperwork and...
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    Avanti West Coast experience

    I’m sure this will surprise some people but I had a near perfect trip with Avanti yesterday. London to Birmingham on the 1216 to Edinburgh. First Class lounge was well stocked - lovely scones and tea on offer amongst other small snacks. Staff very helpful and proactive with offering or...
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    IndyRef2: Supreme Court of the UK denies Scottish Government unilateral leave to hold a second referendum

    Breaking now: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-scotland-63701835 Glen Campbell's comment:
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    Longest Permitted Route: Wick to Penzance

    Can anyone advise on the longest possible mileage on a permitted route between Wick and Penzance? Ignore split tickets - just concentrate on the (astronomical) through fare.
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    The future of population growth.

    mods note - split from this thread Climate change is one of two very severe problems about to wreak havoc. The other is the collapse of fertility rates and population implosion. There are lots of reasons for this, none of which are addressed by having policies which don’t heavily incentivise...
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    Penzance to Wick permitted routes

    On an Any Permitted ticket, can someone assist me with the permitted routes for Penzance to Wick? Is this ticket valid via London? The RG says "LONDON" but none of the maps appear to include London? I note a higher priced Via London ticket in the database. I'm very rusty with the Routeing Guide!
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    Longest bus route in England?

    What’s the longest bus route operating wholly within England? It’s unbelievably hard to find a definitive answer online!
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    1122 Cardiff - Holyhead today (01/02/22) operated by a pair of 153s? (TfW Premier Service issues)

    Just seen today's 1W93 on RTT: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:P21389/2022-02-01/detailed#allox_id=0 Do TFW have a problem with the MkIV sets? This is normally a loco hauled train.
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    MP Sir David Amess has been stabbed and killed

    Essex police: BBC leading with it now: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-england-essex-58929701 Dreadful news.
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    “Passenger assault” on staff at Euston today, causing a closure (8/7/2021)

    Just seen this: https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/london-euston-closed-rail-passenger-b1880233.html Anyone know more? Crikey. Allegedly a member of NR staff was the victim.
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    NHS Awarded the George Cross

    https://apple.news/AEAiuSwc4SPyKZ6972O3kWQ New and unplumbed depths of national worship, in my view. I’ve posted this here rather than in General Discussion because it seems to me to be a direct reaction to the pandemic.
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    Wigan LIP

    It is a loco inspection point.
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    Minute's silence today for coronavirus victims

    Much as I am very sad about all the people who have died - especially those who did so unnecessarily - from COVID-19, this country has a really big problem with sentimentalism. https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-sombre-ceremonies-across-the-uk-to-mark-anniversary-of-first-lockdown-12254032...

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