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There Are Northern tokens in Sheffield Telegraph (weekly)- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/tickets/newspaper-offer/nationalworld/participating-papers-national-world Also more papers https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/tickets/newspaper-offer/reachplc/participating-papers-reach-plc

Surely the new loop can let 2 'express' pass each other, and metro services near the site of old St Dennis junction same as Goonbarrow.

Looking at the diagram all points/ crossovers are trailing with mainline running. If there is locking on those points going opposite direction where they become facing points, there will be one or more blue levers in the frame, next to the black point lever/s. otherwise perfectly safe with no...

Would it be better to turn round the trains at Par, therefore connecting/ running to Newquay? (Par signal box) In the early 70's a lot of railway staff were saying they should have retained Truro, Chacewater, Goonhavern, Perranporth St Agnes and Newquay service instead of Par to Newquay. The...

According to the leader of Blackpool Clowncil - Councillor Lynn Williams, Holiday Inn is open on 1st May. and trams start running to the Holiday Inn Mid May lol!

Another video from beginning of January. Water building up next to the sand/silt embankment. Could there be more voids forming?

Re Tram 007 v Range Rover. Accident caused by medical episode. Tram named 'Alan Whitbread' Steve Hughes' excellent video of Tram 007 being re-railed with slides/pictures at end.

Trams service suspended yesterday, today, and onwards - https://www.blackpooltransport.com/ Tramway Suspended Today 04:53 Tramway suspended until further notice due to high wind speeds. Causing sand build up in the rails and potential damage to the infrastructure. We will keep you updated...

Found a copy of timetable starting 30th August 2021. Illumination evenings half the service, and loss of 2 x No 1 buses per hour (avoided illumination traffic and diverted inland) No fun travelling on them - Packed like sardines. Talbot Road / Holiday Inn service Testing / training drivers -...

I found it can sometimes be worth considering buying Freedom of Southwest rover, buying a ticket to Cheltenham Spa (or Worcester if you have spare extra time!) visiting Cornwall etc. http://www.railrover.org/pages/freedom-of-the-south-west-rover.html

I can't believe they have cut so many trams. Looking at 30th August 2021 timetable - Stargate - Fleetwood had a 15 minute service from 8am (return just before 9am) until last tram 23.15 Evenings had 7.5 minute service extra tram from 5pm Star Gate to little Bispham. Plus 2 no1 buses per hour...

The day pass is no longer 24 hours, now only valid till end of service same day. 7 day is still good value. No 1 bus now hourly, no early/evening service and no longer serves South Shore. Not great news for those with a bus pass. Some trams from Fleetwood can be rammed between 8 - 9am When the...

Gutted! Stayed several times pre Covid. So handy to station. Needed investment, always clean and great breakfast. Spent the night in the fantastic Loco Bar, huge choice of real ales, several from local breweries.

Have used the service from Blackpool to Carlisle via Blackburn and Settle several times. Pre Covid train was fairly busy, a lot of walkers. Great scenery - a grand day out! In 2022, arrived BPN bought tickets and just before boarding came an announcement that a tunnel near Appleby needed...

new video on youtube from 'Rail Focus' Blackpool North Tram Extension Update Hoping it will be open by May June? Link

Blackpool Gazette report Thursday 28th October : - https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/things-to-do/lightpool-festival-2022-18-pictures-showing-the-vibrant-scenes-as-the-illuminated-tram-parade-travelled-through-blackpool-3897319

It may pay you to get a 'freedom of the South West' rover. Can be bought at any ticket office. I've had the 3 in 7 day, and used it to travel to and from Cornwall and 1 day travelling locally. The 8 in 15 is best value! Valid from Cheltenham Spa /Worcester etc to Penzance etc...

IMO Blackpool trams promenade route survived because most of it has its own road! The other routes were closed.

No 1 bus has a different route through Fleetwood, and goes much closer to Fleetwood FC, and calls at Affinity. Trams have 38 stops, Bus has 67 stops. (Trams should be faster but not really) Bus is therefore much better for those with any walking difficulties, etc. Trams are no fun when in...

I always preferred to travel on the No1 bus, and have an evening out in Fleetwood. After 7pm the timetable changed to reflect less traffic, making journey 5+ minutes quicker than tram. Now no evening service except a few late buses after tramway shuts down. More comfort, and no annoying long &...