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    Non protected Priv London, St Annes, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Rugby, Leighton Buzzard, London.

    Hi any suggestions for the following. I'm hoping a Euston Edinburgh open return will cover it or the most expensive legs. Day 1 London to St Annes on the sea tmmr on 14.30 ideally. Day 3 St Anne's to Edinburgh with a break of journey in Glasgow on a Sat Day 9 Edinburgh to Rugby. On a Friday...
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    Using FIP in Demark (non safe guarded)

    Because some shift swaps have been agreed I'm looking at going to Demark from 18th Aug. As it's short notice I can only request my coupons commencing 24th Aug so will just be using FIP from 18th to 24th. How easy is it use in reality and can I buy FIP discounted tickets from ticket machines...
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    Non protected Priv Euston to Manchester then need to return via Leeds, Doncaster to Kings Cross on another day.

    Hi, is an open return to Huddersfield the best option? The main journeys are Day 1 London to Manchester. Day 4 Manchester to Doncaster Day 6 Doncaster to Leeds. Day 8 Leeds to London. Any suggestions appreciated. Thx
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    Rail staff travel ticket website only giving collect at station as an option

    Does anyone know why if you try to buy a return ticket on the day of travel it only lets you collect from station, but if you select a pair of singles you get the usual e ticket option. Just tried to buy Clapham Junction to Surbiton and got this today. Any ideas how to get this sorted?
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    Trip to Korea in Sept/Oct

    Hi, was wondering if anyone had any tips on scenic lines, preserved lines or museums etc. As it will be getting into leaf colour season trips that take in that would be great. Thanks for any suggestions
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    Bought ticket on railstaff travel booking site, now need to travel a day earlier.

    Hi, what options do I have to change to a day earlier? Thx
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    Non protected priv onto Oyster.

    Hi, I remember last year this was a bit of a fiasco getting it done as so few TFL rail stations could do it. What is the current situation? My nearest stations with TFL services are New Cross, Crystal Palace, Pemge West or Denmark Hill. Thanks
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    Steam events, tours etc in Europe between 27th Oct and 1st Nov.

    Hi, any suggestions for anything going on over these dates as have some leave to use. Thanks.
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    Travel around Northern Ireland 1-6 Sept Unprotected Priv

    Hi what are the practicalities of using FIP etc on NIR? I'll be making a journey in particular from Yorkgate to Derry/Londonderry on the 09. 24. Would it be advisable to put a reservation on that service? Thanks
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    Croydon tramlink affected by upcoming strikes?

    Do any of the upcoming ASLEF/RMT/TSSA strikes affect Tramlink? Thx
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    Any interesting steam trips in mainland Europe this Sept Oct?

    Hi I have time off 2-6 Sept and 22 Sept to 9th Oct. Wondering if anyone was aware of any mainline or steam festival events on that I may have missed. NL, GER, POL, CZ, Hungary etc would be of particular interest. Thanks for any assistance
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    SWT offering to pay for taxis (1st August)

    Must be pretty bad? https://twitter.com/SW_Help/status/1554230065675763712
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    Odd routing London-Edinburgh with detour via Scarborough. Non protected Priv.

    Hi got a rather odd trip next week. I'm leaving London on Tuesday l, going to York, then to Pickering for NYMR to Whitby for a night there. Next day getting bus to Scarborough for Yorkshire v Surrey in the cricket and a night in Scarborough. Then Thursday heading up to Edinburgh. Will...
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    Trying to get to Headingly tomorrow 27th non protected Priv

    Any remotely viable options to get me to Headingly close to 11am tomorrow from London then back that evening Thx.
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    Getting to Edgbaston on Friday 1st July from London. Non protected Priv

    Hi the start of the Test Match has annoyingly been moved to 10.30 so my usual Chiltern up there then anything back that day probably won't work. For non protected Priv are there any remotely affordable options that would allow me to make start of play or as close to it as possible? Thanks
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    Any heat related speed restrictions in place Friday/Sat?

    Am surprised that some haven't been announced?
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    Still unable to log in to Rail Staff ticket portal

    Has anyone actually been able to log in? I've followed the link they sent to reset the password but it won't accept any password despite it fulfilling the criteria of more than 8 characters, having a number and a special character. I think the problem is the special characters-has anyone...
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    Using FIP in Netherlands - non protected Priv.

    Hi I've got my vouchers through for a trip on Monday to the Netherlands for an 8 day trip, however I'm still slightly confused as to how I buy a ticket once the 4th box is used up? Is it right that each box is valid for two days?
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    This Weekend Euston to Sale, Wilmslow to Euston with non protected Priv

    Hi need to get to Sale for the rugby on Sat so will need to go to Piccadilly then get the tram. With the engineering works on Sunday a mate will be dropping me off in Wilmslow. With my Priv is it best just to get a Manchester any permitted route off peak return? Thx for any advice
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    Communication to drivers should be improved

    Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/derailment-and-collision-near-salisbury-fisherton-tunnel-31-10-21.224217 Wouldn't have appeared at my place, Drivers should get an email , but that's hit and miss too. Communication to drivers is, frankly antiquated and needs root...

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