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    Stoke-on-Trent to Lichfield City

    I plan to take my mum to Lichfield. Last time we went we were able to change at Trent Valley. This would not be possible now that she requires a wheelchair for longer journeys. Can we change at birmingham new street?
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    Are women more vulnerable to violent crime than men?

    Moderator note: split from this thread: I think people should be careful about posting things like this. This reminds me of the opening titles of the Equaliser in the 1980’s. 40 years ago! We need to think why a woman could be travelling alone she could be going to or from work, be the driver...
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    Stoke-on-Trent to Blackpool North via Leeds

    Hi - at some point (hopefully this year) I plan on taking my mum by train from Stoke to Leeds overnight then to Blackpool for three days then returning to Stoke on trent. She would be entitled to a DSB railcard, what are the best options for travel/prices (least hassle routing as I will have to...
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    Stations of wooden construction

    I often wonder how much WYPTE paid for the likes of Burley Park or Cottingley. Literally wooden platforms with a bus shelter on it. How can these stations stay open if we are unable to build for that standard and price any more
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    Upgrades for Stoke, Longton and Longport

    https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/revealed-multi-million-pound-vision-3662191
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    East Coast train

    https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/traffic-and-travel/yorkshire-rail-passengers-get-bullet-train-ride-for-first-time-on-kings-cross-service-1-9735027 Yorkshire rail passengers get bullet train. Article from Yorkshire Evening Post
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    Strange routing restriction

    please move if in wrong thread: Just bought an off peak return from Stoke on Trent to Manchester pic (all Tocs) At the bottom of the screen on the virgin ticket machine under any permitted route and off peak restrictions it said (not via Southsea Hoverpt)
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    Blackpool North platforms

    Been on a jolly to Blackpool this weekend, noticed that only platforms 3-6 are in use, the rest are cordoned off piles of rubble. Anyone know what's going on? I never thought it actually needed 8 platforms to be honest. Are they likely to be rebuilt/remembered with fewer platforms?
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    Stoke on Trent to Blackpool North

    im travelling off peak from Stoke on Trent to Blackpool North then returning two days later. Is it cheaper to split at Manchester?
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    Would it be feasible to reopen Etruria?

    Within 5-10 minutes walk is a new housing development, a retail park (park and ride potential) and lots of new development; for example offices and call centres for Royal Mail, Bet365, Vodafone, FedEx and more. Etruria would be a real boost for Stoke-on-Trents infrastructure, it's right next to...
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    Will Celia replace Phil?

    Please redirect me if I'm repaiting a thread. Will Celia replace Phil Sayer in the station pa systems? I know she had already replaced him at Northern stations (where she wasn't already the pa) before he passed away. Will she be up and down announcements, global at Clapham Junction or...
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    Cancelled train - appears?!

    Can someone enlighten me as to what happened here - arrived at Lichfield Trent Valley [LTV] around 1450. The 1401 to Crewe was displayed and announced as delayed. The 1501 cancelled and then it was announced it was replaced by the 1501 which turned up.
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    Lichfield Trent Valley ticket machine

    Lichfield Trent Valley ticket machine vandalised, a couple were wanting to collect tickets, the lady said : 'we have our proof of purchase' but the gentleman took a photo just in case, how would they stand without the photo if a guard insisted that the T&Cs of Advance fares are followed to the...
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    Brummie Guy back at New Street

    I'm not sure if this is old news or not but when I first visited Birmingham New Street after it was reopened they had removed the Brummie Guy and default 'Anne' was announcing on all platforms. When I visited last Saturday they had reinstalled him on 2/3 6/7 10/11. Also I noticed that safety and...
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    Man Picc to Stoke on Trent 11/02/16

    I'm going to the Theatre next Thursday in Manchester. I will either be returning on the 2146 or 2207, both of which contain a leg on a bus. I notice the connection time for the latter journey at Stockport is only 5 mins and I'm concerned if there's a delay I might miss it , I have work in Stoke...
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    Stoke on Trent to Lichfield City

    Is there an alternative route other than via Lichfield Trent Valley? My mum cannot always manage the steps, and the gap between the platform and the LM trains on 1 and 2 is huge!
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    Allocation to derby to Crewe line query

    On a recent Sunday the 1429 SOT to Derby was formed of a 158+153, normally on a weekday it is formed of a single 153. Surely there will be more use on a weekday? Kind of related I'm sure I've heard of or seen pictures of 180's or even a HST on this route - can anyone confirm?
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    Is a duck allowed in standard class?

    My neighbours duck has outgrown her back garden, a friend who said he would keep it in a huge garden in weighbridge Would have taken it if he could get a friend to pick him up. He couldn't. He caught the 1628 from Stoke to Euston, could he have taken the duck on the train?
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    New service SOT all stations to Stafford!

    Haha kind of got you there... But seriously, there is now a once daily rail replacement service calling at Sot wedgewood, barlaston and Norton bridge to Stafford , the 1600 X14B departure from Hanley bus station.
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    Stoke-on-Trent to Windsor

    I have booked two advance singles The outbound is 1450 Virgin to Euston then via Paddington and Slough to central station. The return takes me from Riverside via Vauxhall then tube to Euston returning on the 2140 to Stoke. Given that only the Virgin trains have specified seats am I...

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