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Now that both Northern and TransPennine Express are government owned companies, should they be merged into one with a totally new management structure?

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/10x-class-221-for-grand-central.249024/ So, could the remaining 221s be off somewhere else than XC or GC

Is it still planned for Mark 1 LHCS to be banned from operating on the mainline? I do know that Pathfinder Tours are using a Mk 1 rake on the Pathfinder Golden Anniversary railtour to Weymouth with 40145

As we all know, Vivarail went into Administration this week, thus resulting in the services being covered by replacement buses. What long term options do West Midland Trains have regarding cascading DMUs onto these services and would drivers and guards require training? Will Class 230s now be...

Good morning I hope someone will advise on the following situation I was travelling from Blackpool North to Scunthorpe on Friday via Manchester Piccadilly, using the 09:29 from Blackpool North and then the 11:18 Manchester Piccadilly to Cleethorpes service, on arrival in Sheffield, the train...

Please could someone advise on the best fares for the following journey on Friday 19th August and returning anytime on the Monday I’ve taken into account that services are limited and starting later following strike action the previous day I have a Disabled Persons Railcard I am unsure...

Could someone advise if Transpennine Express are operating through Manchester Piccadilly to Cleethorpes services on Friday 19th August I realise it's between strike days

Does anyone know if a pair of 50s have ever visited the Durham Coast and Tyne Valley lines before? I heard not too long ago that 50049 had fuel pressure problems, anyone know if she's been fixed yet?

What's the daily availability for the 802s? If there was a spare set available then could it be used for one Liverpool Lime Street to Cleethorpes service routed via Earlestown to Manchester Piccadilly, thus using the OHLE through to Stockport?

I have return tickets from Kirkby Stephen to Settle, these were booked via Trainline, but don't have any way of collecting the tickets from the station as it doesn't have an open ticket office or machine for collection. Is it against the law to get on the train as Northern can't provide...

Could line speeds be increased, especially if New Mills Junction was simplified with higher speed points? Could the Hazel Grove Chord be doubled, to enable more passenger and freight trains?

Sadly but not unexpected has been the death of Captain Sir Tom Moore, one of life's true gentlemen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-55881753

Has anyone received several recorded message telephone calls supposedly from Amazon, each time demanding that you owe thousands of pounds on your account?

We've all had chaotic journeys where your train has terminated short of it's final destination or diverted to terminate at a different destination, sometimes leaving you with a longer journey home including road transport Hoping to hear your stories

Hi there Recently started using my brand new Apple iPad Pro 12.9 and the toolbar containing Bold etc won’t activate, any ideas of how to overcome this? The problem doesn’t occur when using my Samsung Galaxy S20 using the Samsung Internet Browser. Many thanks Tim Young

Myself and my girlfriend will be travelling to Skegness soon for a weeks holiday. I am registered disabled and my girlfriend will be accompanying me and receiving the reduced fares, do we have to sit separately on the train or as she's my assistance, can she sit next to me or opposite if sat at...

Hey guys I’m swapping mobile phones tomorrow from Apple iPhone XS Max to Samsung Galaxy S20 and wondered what’s your favourite browser, especially for viewing RAILUK Forum, fast loading essential.

Can someone advise why this service started at Carlisle and why it’s destination was Manchester Piccadilly when Avanti West Coast don’t normally operate on the Preston to Manchester Piccadilly route?

I thought during this dramatic time of the Coronavirus lockdown we need something upbeat and jolly. Share any amusing tales you have from travelling on our wonderful railway system

What livery are we expecting the LSL Class 90s to be painted in?