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Hi folks, at some point I need to book tickets for London-Stuttgart in August, Paris route probably easier unless I get a good deal on London Speziale via Brussels, Koln. I've completely lost track of how long the booking horizons are now for E*/DB/SNCF.(ie when do cheap tickets go on sale)...

Hi folks, I'm trying to find out about the former colliery railway lines recently bought by Notts County Council from BRB residuary? I believe it includes the lines to four collieries - Bilsthorpe, Calverton, Cotgrave and Clipstone, from...

If anyone has email addresses for the following people & could PM me I'd be most grateful, Nicola Shaw, CEO of High Speed 1 Limited Stephen Paine, Managing Director, Global Head of Infrastructure and Co-Head of UK Investment Banking at UBS Investment bank Martin Buck, Commercial Director at...

http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2013/09/02/chance-to-air-views-on-shropshire-rail-link-to-welsh-coast/ A cynic might ask why is the Welsh Government only now consulting on this, after numerous previous studies & the resignalling & dynamic loop work has been completed... I suppose they want...

Dear all, I recently got into conversation with a cross country train manager, who said that cycle reservations are shortly becoming compulsory on all trains, including trains that are currently non-reservable. Also that it is all TOCS not just XC. I haven't heard anything about this...

probably this has been discussed to death, but does anyone else think Golders Green & Victoria are too far from Central London & that this makes taking a coach into London unattractive. Golders Green in particular isn't particularly well connected, with only the Northern Line. The 2 problems...

Are vehicle level crossings with height restrictions allowed under overhead line equipment? I suspect not, certainly for new lines/new electricification? So does this mean that any roads crossing the Midland Mainline on the level would need to be replaced with bridges prior to...

does any one else ever reflect on our rail system & how it must appear to tourists visiting Britain. 1) use a complicated ticketing system with tickets which are only valid at certain times, on certain TOCs or even specific trains 2) charge exorbitant penalty fares if passenger...

The new (and very expensive) lifts @ Long Eaton seem to be permanently (roller shuttered) out of use. I suspect there is some problem or fault which is delaying commissioning, anyone have any thoughts?

www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/10162736._ says: "Rail passengers face delays in Watford Junction station today. A freight train has broken down in the station and is causing delays and alterations to rail services. A locomotive is currently on its way to rescue the stricken engine." Is it...

I believe there are linespeed improvements planned for the midland mainline. Does anyone know if are there any increases planned for Nottingham - Trent Junction, or is it mostly south of the junction ( I know Market Harborough is a key target). I'm mostly curious if there are likely to be...

I have observed a lot of problems with cycle space on 222s 222s carry 142 or 342 passengers depending on formation, but have only 2 cycle spaces. This is particularly problematic when the cycle compartment is at the front of the train and the passageway to the drivers door must be kept clear at...

Does anyone on here know anything about Velostrail tram line inserts? www.strail.de/index.php?id=197&L=1 has it been tried anywhere in the UK? would it be approved in the UK or require some form of type testing? (wasn't sure whether to put this here or the metro thread, but I figure this is...

For anyone who can afford to ski in Switzerland, a new service by E* www.incentivetravel.co.uk/news/rail/9770-eurostar-launches-new-weekly-ski-service-to-the-swiss-alps

Following the numerous breakdowns of 373s in the tunnel a few years back, there was a comprehensive engineering study of what went wrong and recommendations made by an SNCF senior engineer, from memory these included: In the power cars: 1) remove no-longer used DC equipment to create...

"Eurostar, the operator of the Channel Tunnel passenger train services, plans to expand its network out of London by adding as many as 10 destinations in four European countries over the next five years" Cities mentioned are: Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Cologne, Lyon, Marseille and Geneva...

Presumably the anti-groups must think they have a legal case or they wouldn't fork out 6 figures. (unless its wishful tinking drivenby powerful emotions) But equally the government has known for a long time that legal action was a possibility, will have sought legal advice on its...

I've heard a rumour that the rail route between Chamonix and Geneva is to be upgraded by 2016. It currently takes over 3 hours changing at Martigny and Vallorcine. soit quicker to take the SAT bus which takes 2 hours (incl 20 mins to go via Geneva Airport) Has anyone heard about this...

Hi, anyone on here know about group discounts when booking 10+ people? we're going Lboro - newcastle, changing derby, do you better discount buying tickets for a TOCs on route, ie is it likely to be any cheaper booking the LBO-DBY portion through EMT and the DBY-NCL portion through...

I know nothing about this bridge, just thought it might be of interest to some heritage railway. Wanted - Good home for old bridge. 50 metre span, strong and healthy. Not handsome but presentable appearance, well-preserved. Lots of life left. Used to carry single track railway, divorced and...