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Very punny :)

And why should they so comprehend? It was not readily apparent to me that the station and the concert venue were, to all intents and purposes, the same building. When I first heard of the incident I imagined an NEC and Birmingham International station sort of proximity. Although, from...

Reopens for service on 30th May! https://mobile.twitter.com/northernassist/status/869154243541946368

Car struck bridge, rolled over, chunk of masonery fell and struck train. From http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/trains-delayed-bricks-hit-train-13106833 Pleased the train driver is "only" slightly shocked.

A right-hand bracket has become added to the end of the web address. Remove it and you'll get to the right page. Or use this link http://www.railwaycodes.org.uk/crs/CRSn.shtm

Here's the BBC report, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-40032656 Yay for "robust action"!

No, you can't. I can't easily point to the relevant Condition from this mobile device but someone who can will no doubt be along soon. Edit: got it, from http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/ticket_types/46546.aspx

Wow, such animosity. To those castigating me for daring to enquire why the station needs to be closed for so long, did it not occur to you that: - not everyone knows that, apparently, the concert venue and the station are the same building (thanks to Chrism20 for the info in his post) - nor...

It would be helpful if the authorities explained why the station needs to be kept shut for so long. And not just by saying "for forensic examination". Why the focus on the station?

Oh, I understand who will be responsible for keeping the station closed.

"Several days" ... why, just what need is there for that? https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/news/travel-alerts/1244-ongoing-incident-at-manchester-victoria-manchester-arena

Said to be closed up to 25th May at least https://mobile.twitter.com/LeeRender/status/867042967965585411/photo/1

Ah, thanks for that.

Sorry, I cannot help with answers to your questions, but from the use of "us" in the opening sentence above, I infer that you have some association with the RAIB, in which case would you not get the definitive answer from within your own organisation?

Well, the website says that it is. From https://www.scotrail.co.uk/tickets/combined-tickets-travel-passes/spirit-of-scotland Edit ... oops, snap AngusH. Your post was on the next page and I didn't see it.

Thanks :)

What is "TOd"?

Thanks :)

If only one had put in an appearance while that muppet was on the tracks! But, no, I would not wish that on the driver and supporting staff.

Thanks very much for posting about your experience, interesting read. I do hope you enjoyed your weekend in civilisation :) I'll forgive the references to Princess Street, it's Princes Street :)