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Overtime ban 0001 Monday 6th-2359 Saturday 11th May Strikes: C2C, GA, GTR, SE, SWR, Island Line Tuesday 7th Avanti, Chiltern, XC, EMR, GWR, WMT Wednesday 8th LNER, Northern, TPE Thursday 9th

I rarely write up my travels, but I had a superb little day trip the other week to Devon which I thought I'd share. I was at a bit of a loose end on Thursday evening at work and having a day off on the Friday decided that a lengthy ride on a HST was called for given their time seems to be...

LSL 5Z55 running from Southall to Crewe is apparently on fire near Tamworth - fire service in attendance and significant disruption to train services. Not sure on the formation.

I know it's easier said than done but never entertain aggressive beggars. Feign absolute ignorance/having nowt unless you've got some small change you don't care about losing and under no circumstances go near an ATM or produce a bank card - it's easy to clean someone out for hundreds with...

I came across something interesting the other day and I'm afraid I can't be bothered to delve into the routeing guide to work out the answer myself. I sold a passenger a ticket from Tutbury and Hatton to St Leonards Warrior Square, a single. There are two off peak single options - a "route any...

It's just coming out that the entire 800/801 fleet has been grounded this morning at LNER for safety checks due to cracks being found on them - LNER don't expect to run trains today. Apparently it's actually all 80x for all operators. Mod - Given the unwieldy nature of this thread and the...

Rumour I heard is 4 x Chiltern 172s to WMR on loan to cover for 170s to EMR. Dunno if it is true or not.

It is a subject close to my heart as a big part of my job that I like to do well is assisted travel (I work as a train conductor). I thought I would post my musings as the issue was raised in another thread. They're not very structured but I thought it would be a good starting point to identify...

Mostly for information - I see on the news that SNCF has been pretty much crippled by a wildcat strike by the CGT union. From what I can work out it's a protest against driver only operation following a level crossing collision where an injured train driver had to manage the situation alone...

Seeing reports about that the platform staff at Manchester Victoria walked off the job last night due to abusive passengers, any knowledge? I can only speak for myself but the general behaviour around towns and cities on Saturday nights in particular is appalling so I wouldn't be surprised if...

Just a heads up for anyone planning journeys on EMT Local 15x services tomorrow, short notice alterations are that all Nottingham to Mansfield Woodhouse 'short' services (except the 2305 from Nottingham) are cancelled leaving just the hourly Worksop trains and many other services except...

I would love to know the technical side of how this fleet remains in traffic but 180113 is on fire at Grantham station with the 2030 Kings Cross to Hull, train and station evacuated and fire service in attendance.

On the off chance anyone still has any of these kicking about, the government has dissolved the National Travel Tokens Ltd company. As of 30/09/2018 they're no longer accepted by the railway and must be exchanged with the issuing authority by 31/10/2018.

I'm hearing that it's been confirmed that from May 2018 EMT services will no longer serve Bedford and Luton at peak times, but will continue to serve Luton Airport Parkway, and will serve Bedford and Luton off peak and at weekends. Bedford and Luton will get GTR services only. Apparently there...

For those who can't see the picture Source: The Metro As a railwayman this absolutely sickens and hurts me that it's happened on our network. But surely London Midland should have a case to answer here - when they took over their franchise Witton was staffed from first train to last. It is...

Apparently according to Northern's latest retail brief point to point seasons will no longer include freedom of Greater Manchester at weekends and bank holidays - a GM traincard or county card will be required instead.

Not sure if it's appeared elsewhere but EMT are having a red dot day for 20 quid, 10 for children. Station is Nottingham. Valid all day on all EMT services EXCEPT it is barred from Skegness services.