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  1. Vespa

    Brussels trip

    I'm planning to do a trip to Brussels via Eurostar, I'm plannng to explore Brussels trams, Metro and other public transport options as well as general sightseeing, will be there for 6 days. Has anyone else recently done this ? Passports, Eurostar and checking in etc also best travel pass to use...
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    Heritage railways diesel train driver safety devices.

    I have wondered do heritage railways diesel locos and DMUs use driver safety pedals (DSD), automatic warning system (AWS) and train warning protection system (TPWS) Considering most lines are allowed up to 25mph withsome exceptuons in certaincircumstances like the Great Ventral Railway as far...
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    507001 Wednesday 6th December rota ?

    I'm off work tomorrow 6th December and fancied going down to Liverpool, do anybody know what route the BR blue 507001 will be running on ? I quite fancied the opportunity to look at it and ride it :) Thanks
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    Train drivers role disappearing?

    The role of train driver may become redundant in the future as GoA5 or GoA6 etc technology whichever may come in will eventually automate all trains, we're already starting this process with DLR, Elizabeth Line and some tube lines are already driverless with the driver opening and closing...
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    Wigan-Liverpool why no class 331 ?

    Noticed for some time that on my route they've stopped using Class 331 and replaced them with Class 319 which is not as refined as 331 IMO. Is there a reason why and how likely is it coming back ?
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    Beyond Headbolt Lane: could we see further extensions to Skelmersdale/Rainford?

    Just been on the route to Headbolt Lane, overall I've noticed the ride to be much smoother possibly due to the extra weight of the battery, other than that the interior of 777142 to be no different from 7770xx series. Nice station if a bit sparse, noticed that the Northern train didn't match...
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    Starting salary for Avanti drivers ?

    Hi guys, Just a quick question what's the starting salary for new drivers on Avanti trains and are they incremental scales depending on skill levels ? What sort of shift rota and holidays Do you get ? Do they increase after a few years service ? Thanks
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    London ULEZ, Bristol CAZ and Wales 20 mph pushbacks

    As in the thread title, there is a major pushback against such schemes including reports of London "Bladerunners" cutting down ULEZ cameras as fast as they can put them up, damaging and blocking mobile ULEZ camera vehicles. Bristol CAZ hasn't gone down well with the locals either. Welsh...
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    Spanish national train pass

    Thinking of going to Spain next year for a railway holiday, is there a national rail pass for foreign travellers so they can can travel at will through the country ? How much are they and can you have 2 weeks 3 weeks 1 month duration ?
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    Closed Salou railway station, Spain.

    Yesterday I visited Salou and came across a closed railway line, noticed the tracks are in the process of being lifted and the station is closed, I spoke to the locals who said the line has closed and a new line built further North to connect Port Adventura. Further internet search has revealed...
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    Merseyrail service pattern options

    mods note - split from this thread Extra long platforms and additional island platforms would make loading easier, for it to work you would need to have 8 car trains to cope with the crowds and dedicated shuttle train to the city centre.
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    Welsh Highland Railway trip planning

    Considering going to WHR for a Lo g weekend, Porthmadog to Caernarfon and back, tho king of travelling by train or car to Festinniog or Caernarfon, staying in either towns before coming back as I believe it would take 7 hours each way, for the distance I'm thinking of travelling first class, is...
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    Ticket office closures and penalty fares

    If there is a long queue for the TVM, staff unable to assist as eitger too busy with other passengers/ in loo or worse broken down, passengers should be able to buy off peak, discounted fares on board the train even advances on board the trains without being charged full rate or issued with a...
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    Merseyrail Class 777s should have their Passenger Information System disabled

    Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/merseyrail-class-777.153458 Maybe the PIS could be disabled and a card with destination placed on the driver's window until they resolve the PIS. For a while the 50x did that for a bit as the destination blinds seemed to have gone...
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    Longest railway journey on a single train in the UK

    What would be considered the longest distance single railway journey from point A to point B without changing train ? It would interesting to ride in such a way you can see most of the country without getting out of your seat.
  16. Vespa

    Blackpool North customer service improved or same ?

    As stated in the title as some of you no doubt know about Blackpool North's reputation of keeping passengers couped up in the hall before releasing them out to the platform second before the train is due to depart, indeed I have heard of an occasion where they were released too late and missed...
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    How does a rail ticket refund take ?

    Hi following on from my day trip Manchester thread re day rover ticket. When I mistakenly got a day rover with the wrong date, I exchanged it for the one with the correct date, I got refunded and I inserted my debit card to confirm refund, so far the refund hasn't appeared in my online account...
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    Day trip to Manchester Saturday

    Noticed vending machines can issue day rovers. If I travel from Newton Le Willows with disabled rail card I get a ticket for £5.40 Or GM day saver with Metrolink for which I assume goes from Newton Le Willows too for £9.70 railcard discount is not applied to it. My question is how far can you...
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    Blackpool North tram opening date ?

    It's been a while since the extension was finished and trams have been test running up and down the extension, to date I've heard nothing about it being brought into public service. Is there any planned date pencilled in ?
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    Extending ENCTS after 9.30am to trains.

    At present you can travel outside your local authority area for travel on local buses after 9.30am. What's to stop this being extended to trains after 9.30 ?

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