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The Kings Head is better for choice (and imo) quality of ales. It's a little bit spit and sawdust, but it really adds to the charm, and the regulars are actually quite welcoming. The HOS used to be excellent, but from experience, they seem to have rested on laurels, and not kept up in terms of...

We were planning to use DRS 20s, but unfortunately it wasn't to be. Sometimes these things happen; Autumn/ Winter tours are often a challenge due to RHTT commitments, this year those challenges have been compounded by other factors. We'll be announcing our 2013 tours in the next couple of...

Hope you all enjoyed yourselves on Saturday's tour. We have received some really positive feedback, and despite the short notice alterations by NR, I don't think it could have operated any smoother on the day. Thank you to all on here who supported us, and I shall look forward to welcoming you...

No one has mentioned the fact Montly or longer season tickets are issued on plasticised ticket stock. Avantix machines only carry common stock. The major issue has already been touched upon- the fact all monthly and longer period season details are stored on STDB - the guard would struggle to...

I can confirm that we're no longer using Cargo-D to facilitate our trains. We are currently sorting out our 2012 programme, but it will be with an alternative stock provider. Details should be confirmed within the next few weeks all being well.

Barriers can be set to accept anything that's in-date. That may be the case at Lime Street? Otherwise, full marks to whoever has set the said barrier's acceptance!

And also, with a couple of clicks, it's easy to find a geographical alternative to the 09 number... 01902 to be precise, which is a Wolverhampton number!

That's a good point. But I can honesty say I've never had to call up a TOC regarding a problem with a ticket booked online? And to be fair, most TOCs have 0870 numbers anyway!

Unless it's been changed recently, stations using TRIBUTE require blue 'Freedom of Scotland' for the said rover. I had problems buying one at Manchester Piccadilly a couple of years back (as they tried to print it on common stock, but obviously no boxes printed etc..). Luckily they still had...

Not seen this mentioned on here anywhere.... http://www.redspottedhanky.com/A new(?) booking service using the Atos system (like East Coast, Southern etc...) There aren't any booking fees like a certain other ticket service, and more interestingly, you can use Tesco Clubcard points to book...

I've just found out about this. It's amazing how much passes by when your mobile phone is out of action... This has really knocked me for six. I was talking to Mark about a month ago, and, although ill, seemed okay. He was a brilliant bloke, and I credit him and his ideas for a lot Retro...

Correct. However, as the layman doesn't know a license isn't required for trains, it's easier to say 'licensed bar' than 'a bar serving alcoholic beverages...' From what I've ascertained, the lack of licensing is due the fact most train serving alcohol (ie, long distance trains) are never...

Possibly, common sense prevailed by management? I do not understand wasting money on things such as new seats- the low 313 seats are fine for the relative short distance journeys they operate - they've been fine for the last 20-odd years- so if it's not broke don't fix it. In terms of comfort...

I don't know the answer, but if you must ring, try: 01709 849443 It says it's operated by the trainline, though so good luck getting any sense...

Just a few notes: This is beginning happen to mine, and it's only 2 month old! It's not ink, tickets are heat sensitive, which are prone to fading - which is why it's ridiculous to issue railcards in this fashion- they should be printed in ink or even handwritten. The ticket issuing...

I tend to agree with the camp that believes all major airports should have a dedicated express rail service - divorced from services serving other stations. It's a ridiculous situation to have commuters using a service also used for tourists with large bags. I've experienced this in Paris, and...

Hear, hear! I think the outcome today had the best possible outcome regards public transport. We were expecting ruthless cuts, and I think the large welfare cuts are justified. We can't afford to be a nanny state. It's an overused cliché, but the dire situation has been inherited from the...

Sorry, I mis-read the bit about colour in your first post- I thought you said the adopters and staff passes were identical.

As far as I'm aware, the blue/purple passes were withdrawn about two years ago? My blue pass expired in December 2008, my current pass is green (meaning it's very different from staff passes), and has a peak-time travel restriction on it (although I have a yellow exemption label as I carried out...

I'm about to take advantage of this rather good offer. I'm not sure what Stephenson did, but the DB Regio AG main offices are on Stephensonstaße in Frankfurt, so there must be some link!