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    Eurotunnel operator, GetLink offers to subsidise new cross-Channel rail services

    In the Financial Times today, there is an interesting article about GetLink (operator of Eurotunnel) and the steps that they are taking to try to incentivise other operators on board. Source: https://on.ft.com/3wp5SfC There are quite a few standout points from the article, aside the fact...
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    ScotRail Christmas and New Year 2023

    Although the full Christmas schedule hasn't been announced in an easy to read format, ScotRail announced an expansion in a number of the Boxing Day (26th of December) services in the Central Belt. Historically, ScotRail have run a service in the old SPT/Strathclyde areas on Boxing Day, but this...
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    InterRail: Renfe reservations now available online for AVE, Euromed and Alvia

    It is being reported that InterRail reservations for Renfe services are now available to book on interrail.eu for select services Source: https://twitter.com/eliasvandeun/status/1677323518931873798 The Man in Seat61 also reporting it: Source: https://www.seat61.com/news.htm Good news!
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    Upgraded power supply in Channel Tunnel

    There is a news announcement from General Electric (GE) dated 9th Feb 2023. Source: https://www.ge.com/news/reports/smooth-power-ge-helps-recharge-eurotunnel-so-more-trains-can-travel-vital-link-between-uk The section that caught my attention was this: "As a result, the power system now...
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    Scottish Government - removal of peak fares pilot

    Today, the Scottish Government announced that it would "... provide £15 million as part of our Fair Fares Review for a six month pilot, removing peak time rail fares as a way of making rail travel more affordable and attractive to travellers." Alastair Dalton tweeted...
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    Another interrrail sale (9th Feb to 15th Feb 2021)

    InterRail have another pass sale. This time it is a 1st class pass for the cost of a 2nd class pass. Adult pricing (internal.eu prices in Euros, MyInterRail in Pounds - other retailers are available): 4 days in 1 month - €246 / £219 5 days in 1 month - €282 / £251 7 days in 1 month - €335 /...
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    London Northwestern launches train-plane fares

    Business Traveller are reporting: https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/02/27/london-northwestern-launches-train-plane-fares/ It is my view that any tickets from airports should be flexible, but can operators limit tickets like this through a single website?
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    Glasgow to Aberdeen routing

    I might have to take a large number of trips between Glasgow Queen Street and Aberdeen in September. I was wondering if someone with routing knowledge is able to advise what the standard valid routes that are available between the two stations? (Either for a season ticket or off-peak...
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    Pollokshaws East to Hamilton Central

    I was wondering if someone is able to clarify the acceptable routes on tickets purchased from Pollokshaws East (PWE) to Hamilton Central (HNC)? I've received mixed messages from ScotRail. Looking on ScotRail's site, there are two suggested routes: Pollokshaws East > Newton > Hamilton...
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    Glasgow Central [GLC]-Manchester Pic [MAN]-Cardiff [CDF]-Brighton [BTN]-Glasgow

    A friend has asked me a ticketing question and I have no idea, so I was wondering if you are able to help please? He wishes to do the following journeys. GLC-MAN (24th Aug) MAN-CDF (27th Aug) CDF-BTN (30th Aug) and to return from BTN to GLC "within the week" (after the 30th of Aug) with the...
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    Virgin Traveller Club

    I'm about to take the plunge and buy a few more first class tickets to become eligible for the Virgin Traveller Club. For those that are members - can you advise what the availability of the 'free' tickets are from Glasgow Central to London over different periods (i.e. this weekend, weekends in...

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