Recent content by ricoblade

Ah yes, apologies, I saw that. I was probably getting over-excited that trams would appear a la buses.

Apologies for my ignorance but I can't see Trams on bustimes.org, only buses.

I got Retford>London 1st Class Upgrade for £11 a while ago but have not get anything under £30 for London nor Edinburgh trips more recently and have now given up. I find that if I get a non-busy table in Standard I have enough space, it's either a full table or Airline seats that don't work for me.

This old thread is your friend https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/sheffield-free-bridge-or-not-free-bridge.88396/

First Vlog:

That's why I call it "The Stir" ;-) The "journalist" is just looking for an angle to get clicks on the webiste from people who like seeing "bad news". He could have easily (especially if he knows the background as you say) spun it to say "Improved punctuality to result from £145M rail upgrade...

I remember the Sheffield lady station announcer from the 80s and can still "do" her voice.

Article from The Stir: Sheffield-Manchester trains: Long wait for extra fast trains likely despite £145m rail upgrade There will be no extra fast train between Sheffield and Manchester, for now at least, following the completion of the £145m Hope Valley railway line upgrade. Inset is Councillor...

Rode on an old-fashioned "tuh" unit last week, ah the nostalgia!

That’s what I wanted to here, thanks!

Hi All - I’ve just seen the above incident as I’m due to travel back from Winchester to Doncaster at lunchtime. Anyone got any more information, assume I’m going to be delayed somewhat.

Thanks both - I should have walked to Euston! Coming back tomorrow and need to break at Leicester Square if I have time.

I knew I’d seen this thread and should have asked earlier but I had a Doncaster to Winchester single with a Maltese Cross yesterday. I decided to walk to Warren Street as I had plenty of time but the ticket wouldn’t work the barrier and the TfL lady said “it’s not valid”. Do you have to use...

No - I heard it was now June (through local social media so no idea if that’s right). It was still closed on Saturday.

Hi All, Blyton Road just north of Gainsborough is closed at the railway bridge where local gen says a truck carrying a forklift hit it a few weeks ago. I haven’t seen anything about the railway being closed but the road is apparently closed for more weeks if not months. Seems strange that the...