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I think it is the 150 / 155 (with the Square front) that don't seem to have been refurbished at all. The seating is dreadful. These run on the Penistone Line.

That's an excellent point. I wasn't aware of that. So, it really is down to trust in most circumstances?

You can use the outbound ticket once (on the date stated), and the return portion once. When you use the return portion, the conductor will normally scribble the date on the ticket (to prevent you from continually reusing it). Of course, if the return ticket is not marked by the conductor, I'm...

Yes. The level crossing is now completely closed. To make matters worse, the temporary bridge is also closed when there is a football match (presumably due to concerns about the capacity of the bridge). A lengthy detour is in operation for those making their way from the town centre to the...

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Bolton-On-Dearne => Bolton-Upon-Dearne?

In some ways, it's an understandable "restriction". However, it's a big jump in the price of the fare! Also, there is the inconvenience of having to wait for a stopping train to continue your journey if you are already in possession of a return ticket between Darton and Wakefield. Darton to...

Was this an 800 that flew by when I was standing on the platform at Doncaster? https://youtu.be/6y88es2qlL4

Yes, I saw that thread. Very interesting.

Correct. You have to travel via Leeds essentially. The irony is that it you join the same service that has just travelled from Huddersfield.

Hi, On a recent rail trip I need to get to York for my East Coast Journey. I priced a ticket from Barnsley => York @ £13.50 (single off-peak). However, I got offered a lift to Huddersfield and caught the train to York from there. However, this was a whopping £19.50 for a shorter...

What is the story there? A few months ago, the Sheffield train I was waiting for broke down in Huddersfield, so Northern put a replacement express service on that went via Horbury Junction. I was surprised that it only took 20 minutes or so to get to Barnsley. That would make an incredibly...

There is a swish looking park and ride at Elsecar, and it would make sense to offer a more frequent service.

There appears to be a small digger amongst the pile or rubble at the bottom of the embankment: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-36950451 Will they have to demolish the bridge before opening the line again?