Recent content by daniel3982

Looks like Sheffield - Manchester will remain a single 185 which will only run as a double in the peaks.

Lincoln would be another sensible option for a destination east of Sheffield for TPE. Perhaps with stops at Worksop and Gainsborough on route. There has been talk of a local service Sheffield - Worksop eliminating the stops en-route to allow a fast service.

I had to travel from Glasgow to Mallaig on a 156 that's toilets were flooded and out of service by Dumbarton. It was packed to the rafters too! Cue the unedifying sight of dozens of tourists (male and female) weeing in plain sight on desolate platforms throughout the Highlands.

I've used sail rail on many occasions and there is probably only something like 50 passengers who make the journey now per boat.

Is Sheffield the largest city in Europe with no electrified railway?

Even if he means Sheffield Midland that was refurbished before this Government came into power.

Well the 91s and MK4's will definitely not be going to the MML now.

Why is Scotland so good at electrification when England is so poor?

Meridians.

In the end booked via EMT and FGW for £25 each way all the way from Sheffield to London which is about what we'd have paid for the megatrain. Coming back direct has been £41 for an advance ticket despite buying it the hour it went online!

Just a megatrain ticket then so hopefully should be OK. Seems a much cheaper way of getting from Sheffield to Exeter than Cross Country!

I was wondering if anyone knew if you could take your dog with you when travelling on a megatrain ticket? I've had a look at the Megatrain's terms and conditions and it doesn't mention dogs (although the megabus terms and conditions say non-assistance dogs are banned). They do however say...

Perhaps Super tram will extend toward Doncaster to replace some of the stoppers.

Other options for increased services over the Hope Valley would be Lincoln - Sheffield - Manchester or Hull - Doncaster - Sheffield - Manchester.

Could they not be connected via the east instead by Eastlands. Trains could run into the low platforms at Piccadilly from Victoria and the West.