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So there are priority trains? How does that work? I thought a priority train would be an express. What is a class 1 and class 9 ? Sorry, I don't understand the technical terminology. I'm just a commuter.

There appear to be signalling issues on the line today. Is this due to the new computerised system having a meltdown on day one?

Doesn't the above scenario sometimes affect the Nottingham bound train that leaves St Pancras at 1635? Maybe not tonight but there have been times where it seems as though we get held back longer even though the TL has crossed over - as though something else was in front, which I assume to be...

It happened again this evening - where the 1647 EMR Connect from London St Pancras to Luton was delayed 4 minutes because a signaller decided to have the 1636 TL from St Pancras use Platform 4 at St Albans instead of its designated Platform 2. Whilst 4 minutes doesn't sound like a lot in the...

I understand this. However, I wondered if Arriva themselves work with the rail companies to identify train times and for reasons unknown, they decide to break the links. Okay, that question might be better off on a bus forum than a rail forum. Someone else told me that in Liverpool (or somewhere...

Another question about the MML ...... Given that the 1647 EMR Connect from St Pancras arrives at Luton, having departed Luton Airport Parkway at 1709 .... (journey time to Luton 25 minutes) Why does the 1717 and the 1747 departures hang around at Luton Airport Parkway for longer arriving at...

I commute between Luton and St Pancras travelling southbound on Thameslink and northbound on East Midlands. I'm not technical when it comes to signalling but some things I seem to notice - might all turn out to be nonsense but I thought I'd mention .... 1. Does the off peak direction have...

I don't think an EMT only fare is a good idea as this would limit one to EMT trains. The beauty of the current arrangement is you can use both EMT and TL. Some of us travel in on TL and back home on EMT - and people who work flexi time may find it better travelling on TL or EMT depending on what...

The problem here is that there's a big difference in the journey times to Luton and Bedford on East Midlands Trains compared with Thameslink. Not only that but the East Midlands Trains are much more reliable as they start from St Pancras where Thameslink start in Brighton and have to deal with...

Hi all, A work colleague who commutes from Loughborough told me today that when the East Midlands franchise changes in 2018 that they will stop carrying passengers between St Pancras and Luton - something about new government directive to reduce overcrowding on the services to the East...

Can someone please explain in English how the signalling system works when a single train is delayed? For example, when travelling on the 1800 St Pancras to Luton East Midlands service, it can get delayed because of the 1806 St Albans to Bedford Thameslink train getting delayed as that...

Most mornings, I catch a First Capital Connect Class 319 that runs from Bedford to Orpington. Its an odd service as its the only train that goes direct to Orpington from the Bedford to St Pancras line. I nickname this train "Orpy" - it seems to sulk and groan on the early morning trips into...

A bizarre question - does anyone give personal names to any trains or services? I do this for a particular train and thinking it was odd, I once read in the Metro a comment in the letters/Twitter section that someone else gave their trains names. Some motorists name their cars. I guess...

Has anyone experienced any problems taking photos of trains at stations, on board or getting photos of the drivers cabin (if asking the driver to take a picture) ?

Does anyone know how much longer the East Midlands Intercity 125s will be in service? They are an iconic train and I find them to be very comfortable but given their age, surely its only a matter of time before they get replaced by Meridians or something else? The seating on board the 125s...

In the autumn/winter, do you find the later trains e.g. after 1900 to be quieter?

I regularly use the daily 1800 East Midlands St Pancras to Melton Mowbray train. Throughout the summer months (June-September), the very front part of the economy section of the train had passengers and some empty seats. It was possible to turn up a minute before departure and get a seat...