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    New Midland Metro livery

    Has anyone noticed the new Midland Metro livery? The blue looks really smart. Sign of a multi modal consistent brand for Birmingham to come?
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    Overnight break of journey - Restriction 9F

    The fare conditions on my TIS for a Super Off Peak return (restriction 9F) say the following; Is my interpretation of this correct that you cannot choose to break your journey overnight, that you are only able to do this if the timetable does not allow the journey to be completed in the day?
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    X18 from Newcastle

    Morning, Bit of a random one but does anyone know what the single adult fare is between Newcastle's Haymarket bus station & Berwick Upon Tweed railway station on the X18? Believe the 1408 departure on a weekday is direct. Thanks in advance
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    The Taking of Pelham 123

    Hi all, I am trying to find the 1998 edition of the above film. I have the original 1978? version and the 2009 version is on Netflix but I really would like to see the made for TV 1998 version which I believe was filmed in Toronto. I did find this...
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    FIP travel on S Bahn in Germany

    Am I correct in thinking that FIP Coupons are valid for travel on S Bahn services in Germany? The advice on RST’s website doesn’t mention it (as far as I can see) although I’m sure I’ve heard it’s valid. For a FIP holder without coupons, can they receive a FIP discount on the S Bahn fare also?
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    SE Super Saturday

    From https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/supersaturday This may be of use to some forum members. Valid on Sat 6th october on all SE services only. £20 adult and £1 each for up to 4 accompanying children.
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    North East Rover

    Hi all Just a quick one. Is the below image the Freedom of the North East rover, with validity as advertised to Retford in the south? I understand some Ticket Issuing Systems list rovers with slightly different names, for example the All Line Rover being known as Freedom of Britain. I just...
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    SVH fares

    Hi all I am looking to buy the following SVH tickets but Southeastern's STAR machine does not show the fare as existing: Southampton Ctrl to Manchester with Priv (brfares)which should be £14 and Manchester to London with Priv (Brfares) which should be £10.50. Are these promotional...
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    London to Pilning

    I don't know the geography of the area very well and unable to check the routeing guide at present. Can anyone help? Is a London - Pilning Super Off Peak Return valid via Cardiff Central? So go London - Cardiff - Pilning?
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    Ex SWT member of staff jailed for producing counterfeit rail tickets

    http://media.btp.police.uk/r/14133/four_sentenced_for_railway_ticket_fraud_-_bournem Seems like a really intricate and complex investigation to sadly yield a poor sentence. But well done to the BTP for the hard work.
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    Trip to Shippea Hill and taxi to Ely

    I am visiting Shippea Hill station early next week. Can anyone recommend a taxi firm who will take us back to Ely after our visit? I don't want to get there, call a local firm and them think I'm taking the mick and messing around by asking to be picked up there so preferably would like to hear...
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    Midland Metro

    Has anyone ever had any difficulties in using a Birmingham PlusBus on the Midland Metro? I had an issue yesterday and wanted to know if this was a training issue of that particular member of staff or a wider problem.
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    Trip to Berney Arms: is the pub still open?

    Hi all, I am planning a trip to Anglia - possibly this Friday. I am just wondering if the pub near Berney Arms station is still open, and if so how far of a walk is it from the station, and what are the opening hours? Many thanks
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    "The Sun" retracts statement regarding Paddington derailment

    The Sun newspaper has been forced to publish a retractment of a statement they published about the rail derailment at Paddington recently, where they said a driver, having observed Ramadan, went through "two red lights". More detail on the RAIB site here.
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    Route Randomiser

    Hi all, Does anyone have a working link or is able to send me a copy of BVE Route Randomiser? The TSC site doesn't work :( Cheers for any help in advance
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    Return within a month?

    I have a LUL issued Farrington - Ashford International CSN Return route plus High Speed (£22.00). I asked specifically for return within a month (and the TVMs showed Return within a month available). The ticket type on the ticket says CSN (concession) return, but worryingly it does not have an...
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    Considering doing a bus bash, what routes shall I travel?

    Got some time on my hands tomorrow, and want to go on some interesting TfL bus routes, but need advice on routes I could go on. Particularly interested in smaller buses (solo operated?), infrequent services, scenic routes, buses which run to the extremities of the network etc. Only want to...
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    Southeastern say you must seek out conductor on board train

    I recently successfully appealed a penalty fare on behalf of a colleague, and I noticed the following: I have always been lead to believe this was not the case. What do you think?
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    Fares advice Gatwick - Heathrow

    Hi guys, hope you can help. Need the cheapest single fare for two adults between Gatwick and Heathrow. Both passengers have Priv passes. No buses or Piccadilly line as the service is suspended. Payment for cross London transfer isn't required. Quotes for both Connect & Express if Priv is...
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    Dumb ways to die

    Has anyone seen this? Catchy little video which accompanies an iPhone game. It's a railway safety campaign from an Australian metro company. IJNR2EpS0jw http://dumbwaystodie.com/

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