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  1. Rick1984

    I was told I couldn't stand on an LNER Azuma; it this a common practice when travelling on Class 800 series trains?

    Moderator note: split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/class-810-for-east-midlands-railway-construction-introduction-updates.195052/ When I was on an LNER Azuma recently, they said passengers couldn't stand in the carriage, only the vestibules. Is mthis common practice on class 80X?
  2. Rick1984

    Most station dispatch staff for one platform

    At Portsmouth and Southsea there is about 4 or 5 platform dispatchers due to the severe S-bend curve of the platform. Would this be the most at a UK station or are there any locations with more present?
  3. Rick1984

    Greater Anglia liveried class 321 with red stripe peeled off

    Saw in Colchester around midday 21st May. In the proper Greater Anglia livery with large grey skirt. The red stripe appeared to have been removed leaving a mottled yellow colour like glue residue. On about 3 carriages Plus end of fourth. Any idea?
  4. Rick1984

    Greater Anglia Intercity stock in train guards announcements

    Have they been automated? The Norwich bound service I'm currently on the announcement starts "Hi I'm Matt your senior conductor" but it sounds pre-recorded. With unnatural pauses between and no change in delivery. If not he's got an impressive delivery and should be doing infomercials!
  5. Rick1984

    Norwich train using platform 15 at Liverpool St.

    Happened last Sunday. Was suprised as thought these platforms weren't long enough, hence why the local lines cross the main at Ilford. Also first time over Ilford flyover.
  6. Rick1984

    Southampton to Glasgow - Where best to change

    the journey planners say to change at Birmingham New St. is this the easiest place to change? Travelling mid-week.
  7. Rick1984

    Leaky Mark 4 carriages

    My wife and I traveled East Coast train the other in heavy but not torrential rain. There was already a leak above a seat which got worse and around 3 more developed. Is this normal as I could see it on a Pacer but have never seen such a thing, especially on a premium refurbed train? It...
  8. Rick1984

    Trying to Cross London with Luggage

    Sorry if this has come up before, but does anyone have great trouble trying to cross London with luggage, or for that matter pushchairs, wheelchair etc? When me and wife go on holiday we go to Liverpool street and are then faced with limited options. Originally we took the circle to Victoria...

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