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  1. Blinkbonny

    Nottingham to Coventry via Nuneaton this evening.

    My son bought a ticket for the above journey yesterday. He knew it involved a replacement bus journey between Nuneaton and Bermuda Park (a small industrial park on the outskirts of Nuneaton) but its timings and slightly cheaper price suited him. Today he finds that the services between Bermuda...
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    Trains Cardiff to Paddington tomorrow (6th of October)

    My niece appears to have been sent a notice from Trainline implying there is no Cardiff to Paddington service tomorrow. Surely this is not the case, though looking at her email I can see why she might be panicking! Everywhere still appears to be selling tickets. Can I put her mind at rest?
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    Birmingham airport spectators

    Going back many years, Birmingham Airport used to have a viewing gallery to watch the planes from. I'm assuming such facilities are now a thing of the past, so is there any point my taking my young grandson to "see the aeroplanes?"
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    First Class catering on Great Western?

    Got myself a First Class from Oxford to Hereford tomorrow. What can I expect refreshment-wise? Is it a case of of the Cross Country default - you get nowt except a cup of tea unless you ask for it? <(
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    Nottingham Trams Ticket Advice

    Hi. My son is going to Nottingham on Monday looking for somewhere to live. I've said I'll drive him up - but I certainly don't fancy driving round Nottingham, so I've said I'll take us to the Park and Ride (Toton Lane, I assume, if coming off the M1.) He'll need to get around and I've always...
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    Is handing in a lost ticket of any use to the owner...?

    Today at Coventry station while using the lift to get to my platform I spotted a ticket on the floor. On examining it I saw it was a recently purchased Anytime Single from Cov to Abergavenney costing thirty-something pounds. It also contained a Reservation slip for the recently departed Avanti...
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    Avanti Delay Repay Experience...

    The problem with having a little bit of knowledge of railway matters means that friends and relatives often ask for advice. Glad to help as far as my knowledge allows - but of course there's no allowing for what they might actually experience! My young nephew, low-waged, was desirous of...
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    16-25 3 Year Railcard latest age you can buy it at?

    Is it the day before your 24th birthday or your 25th ? Also are Trainline offering their discount on 3 year cards? I suspect not. Thanks for any info. Can't seem to quickly find it myself. Being hassled by a nephew. The perils of being known as a rail enthusiast! :rolleyes:
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    John Axon - Radio Ballads

    Heard this a long time ago, but recently rediscovered it. It's probably been mentioned here before - but for anybody that's never heard it then they're in for a treat. The Ballad of John Axon
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    DELAY REPAY: Do you claim the "Splitting Fee?"

    As it says really. Recently had a 100% claim for a split-ticket journey delayed for over an hour. Should I just claim the ticket prices, or is it acceptable to claim Trainsplit's commission also? After all, by using a split I have saved the TOC money in this instance.
  11. Blinkbonny

    Buses over the Humber Bridge?

    Off to Hull for a few days next week, courtesy of Northern's £1 fares and one thing I want to do is go across the Humber Bridge. Anybody know if there are any bus services over it? Or any general tips where to head for, what to do etc?
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    No Acknowledgement from Cross Country Delay Repay

    I made a claim for a slightly convoluted return journey from Bristol to Coventry on 16th August. I arrived at New Street around 40 minutes late (that much is simple enough - though obviously I split at Cheltenham) This delay meant I missed my Coventry connection and the next train got me there...
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    Nearly Caught Out by Expired Disabled Railcard

    Just booked my wife Coventry to Bath and Return. Blithely ticked Disabled Railcard of course as she's had one for several years. Thanks to the many instances on this Forum, it suddenly occurred to me to check it - and sure enough it expired last March. Should be more careful, you might think...
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    Complimentary Newspapers

    Thought about that thread where it was discussed (at length!) about whether it was okay for standard passengers to "steal" them. I'm on a First Class jolly to Blackpool today and of course no sight nor sound of one - and hasn't been for fifteen months and more. Yet all that while Metros have...
  15. Blinkbonny

    Incident at Ticket Block

    I witnessed a somewhat disturbing scene at a station this week whilst out on my travels. Waiting to get off the train I was alongside a young woman who saw I was looking for a litter bin and remarked that they don't seem to have them on the trains any more. I bemoaned that fact and got of at the...
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    Sign of the Times (Kenilworth)

    At Kenilworth today to pick-up a pre-ordered TOD for a Coventry departure. Chalk board outside saying "Don't Use The Internet for Tickets, Buy them Here - While you still can!" Made me feel quite guilty, though it did occur to me that it would probably help if any trains had actually stopped...
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    Curzon Street Roundhouse

    Anybody know what is happening to the Curzon Street Victorian Roundhouse foundations that were uncovered next to the line into New Street? Pre-pandemic I greatly enjoyed watching it being slowly uncovered, and perhaps somewhat naively assumed it was there to stay. But travelling this week it...
  18. Blinkbonny

    Is Trainsplit down?

    I can see journeys, but I can't get an itinerary or book anything. Been like that for over 24 hours for me. 1607876003 The app appears to work, but can't tailor journeys like on the website.
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    The Severn Beach Line

    Got a trip lined up tomorrow to visit the Severn Beach Line. I'm only going as I've got a friend down there and I thought here's a chance to get off my usual beaten track. I wasn't expecting much - but looking in an old guide it makes the claim: " the Severn Beach line is held by some to be...

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