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    Future expansion of Stansted Airport Transport

    As Stansted looks to expand and rail demand increases, what could be done for the expansion of services? The current set up has limited expansion room, would it be possible to relocate the site and use the current tunnel and station for a rapid transport system? Is there anything planned?
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    Delayed/Abandoned journey on a rover ticket

    A couple of weeks ago (Saturday 2nd December), on a freedom of the southwest 3 in 7 rover ticket, I was attempting to make a journey, admittedly in parts from Penzance to Worcester Foregate Street, After a minor delay in Cornwall, I ended up arriving at Cheltenham Spa from Exeter St Davids about...
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    Best ticket combination for my journey?

    I'm looking at travelling from Doncaster to Sheffield, then Sheffield to Leeds before returning to Doncaster. I wish to stop in Sheffield and explore the tram system before continuing to Leeds. I am traveling on my own and gave a 26-30 Railcard. What's the best ticket(s) for my journey?
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    Future capacity of the Anglian mainlines.

    Following on from this thread (https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/improved-services-at-brimsdown-station-waml-class-720-class-745.249520/) without derailing it. How do you sort out extra capacity on the West Anglia main line (WAML?) Obviously there's not room for a 4 track mainline. ETCMS is...
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    Could a steam special run through the Channel Tunnel?

    Following a discussion with a friend this weekend. Is it hypothetically possible to run a steam special through the channel tunnel? With Tornado I believe being fitted with ETCS compatible technology, would it be able to pull a rake of high spec Pullman coaches through the channel tunnel...
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    East Anglia Transport Museum - News and updates

    We don't have a dedicated topic on here for this small museum. This year for the first time the museum is posting the Tram and Trolleybus Rotas online and I have attached these. With the new tram depot now complete and lots of ongoing work it is an exciting time for the museum. The current...
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    Delay Repay on split tickets.

    If a passenger was making a journey from Station A to Station D using split tickets During their journey between Station A and station B the train is delayed enough to claim delay repay. However the passenger continues their journey onwards to station C where they have a long connection to a...
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    7 Day 1st Class All Line Rover with Railcard discount?

    Looking to purchase a 7 Day all line rover in a month or two (Rail strikes depending). According to national rail website a 26-30 Railcard discount is available for the standard class version however, it doesn't appear to be available with the 1st class version. Is this.correct? Or is the...
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    Break of Journey via the Elizabeth Line.

    I recently travelled through London on the return leg of an off peak return from Swansea to Norwich. I wanted to stop off at Farringdon on the way back. If I used the Elizabeth Line from Paddington to Farringdon and then take a break of journey would this be a valid place to take a pause? As...
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    Freight Train hits Huntingdon Platform 2.

    Disruption on the ECML today. A freight train has hit platform 2 at Huntington. Ticket acceptance in place. A view of damage to the platform at Huntington https://mobile.twitter.com/TLRailUK/status/1591033392870531073?s=20&t=kUIMXU26vKLhCMI2H3F6_g Lots of damage done, hopefully not too long...
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    Future routes for Open Access operators

    Following from the success of Lumo, Grand Central and Hull Trains, I was wondering what routes could be viable for open access operators. My suggestion would be Norwich to Leeds, my calling points would be Norwich Thetford, Peterborough, Stamford, Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Derby, Chesterfield...
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    Wuppertal Schwebebahn ticketing

    Any advice on how to sort tickets for the Wuppertal Schwebebahn? I understand that there are ticket machines on the platform. Also any car parking advice would be appreciated
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    Should there be a set of temporary platforms made that can be used in any location

    My idea is basically a flat pack platform that takes a couple of days to set up and a couple of days to take down. Can be used anywhere in the country at short notice and boost capacity at stations like Aintree on National day. I'm sure it's probably a crazy idea...
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    Should preserved railways 1940s events go ahead this year?

    With the current state of affairs in Ukraine, should preserved lines go ahead with the 1940s events? To me it's a double edged sword. On the one hand it might be seen as insensitive to Ukraine to go ahead with the events On the other hand 1940s events are some of the biggest and most popular...
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    (What if) TFL money saving ideas

    I did search through the last few pages of this sub forum looking for a similar thread but couldn't find anything . With TFL seemingly running out of money fast and still struggling to make a deal with the government, what if they had to shut stations/lines. A few suggestions I would make...
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    Should Norwich see more through trains?

    With the leisure market being the new dominant force in Rail Travel, should an effort be made to run services to other places such as Leeds or Birmingham? Would also take away from people having to interchange at Peterborough which is never a pleasent experience. Calls at places like...
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    Cancelling Advance tickets because of Do not travel advice.

    I have an advance for Friday morning with GA from Lowestoft to London, however if I cancel my plans due to the weather, would I be entitled to a refund? Does it make a difference if GA issue a full do not travel warning?
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    Checking Test advice

    I've recently been asked to complete a checking test for a Gateline position. I did my first practice and had 8 wrong answers, not sure if this would be considered a good result or not. I was wondering if there were any techniques or advice I could practice in order to improve my results. Any...
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    Anglia service improvements

    Over the next few years the Anglia region appears to be expecting significant growth. However I don't see any ambition from the regions rail network to cope with the demand. I would expect there to be demand for Lowestoft to Norwich and definitely Norwich to Ely/Peterborough to go half hourly to...
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    London ideas 4th December 2019

    Hi All, all being well I should get into London Liverpool Street at roughly half 10 and need to be in Milton Keynes by 4ish. The rest of my time is free. Any suggestions on what to do, transport related or otherwise? I have a 16-25 railcard and an oyster card. What do people recommend?

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