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    Rhatische Bahn Fares

    Hi all. Have two days to explore the Rhatische Bahn network next month - based in Tirano and concentrating on the main Bernina and Albula routes. Does anyone have any idea of what tickets are best for this - point to point tickets, or one of the range of rover passes (that I'm struggling to find...
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    Quick query: Travelcards on LNER

    Hi - just a quick one, I assume it is fine but would a (super off peak) Cambridge to London Travelcard be valid on LNER between Stevenage and Kings Cross? So taking a Thameslink to Stevenage then changing to get into London. Many thanks
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    Paris - what to do in 2023

    Hi everyone, Have my first long trip to Paris for a couple of years next month and was wondering what of note there is in terms of trains to ride? I'll be able to travel within the Z1-5 Navigo zones but no further, mainly I'm looking for any old stock/loco-hauled trains that are left, or any...
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    Slovenia - advice please

    Hi all, have a trip to Slovenia (will be based in Ljubljana) booked and have been researching, with a lot more success in some areas than others, so thought I'd ask here since information is so sparse in places. In short which trips are worth doing - in terms of scenery and traction? From what...
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    Karlovy Vary to Marianske Lazne

    Hi - have the opportunity next week to do this line via Krasny Jez which is apparently quite scenic? Struggling to find anything about it though so has anyone been on it and is it worth worth the trip - or are there any other lines in the area that are? Also is there a side of the train with...
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    Personal security on long distance trains vs aircraft

    Was having a discussion with some of my friends who don't travel by train often earlier. They said they prefer to make long distance trips by plane rather than rail (especially alone/if asleep) given that it feels safer in terms of personal security on a plane. Reasons cited included people...
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    Knoydart Ferry

    Next month I have two and a half hours in Mallaig (on a Wednesday, arriving at 1234 and leaving on the 1605). https://westernislescruises.co.uk/knoydart-ferry-timetable/ suggests that there is a ferry at 1430, taking an hour for the round trip to Inverie, which I could do in between trains. Has...
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    What to do in the Prague Region?

    Hi all, Next month I have a weekend in Prague. What are some interesting trains or scenic lines that I could ride? Also, what else is worth seeing? All advice is greatly appreciated.
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    Boris Johnson says he makes models of buses to relax

    (Boris Johnson talks about painting cardboard wine cases to look like double deck buses, then making models of 'happy passengers' to put in them) This might be the weirdest, most ridiculous thing I've ever seen...
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    Problems using BZ6 tickets on LNER services

    Hello all, Today I attempted the journey as I described yesterday in my thread in the 'Fares Advice' forum: https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/london-to-stevenage-query.183373/ As recommended, I attempted to buy a BZ6 to Stevenage return from the ticket office at Kings Cross. I was told that...
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    London to Stevenage query

    Hi, If I buy a Hatfield to London Z1-6 travelcard and wish to travel on the: 14:33 KGX to SVG (LNER) 14:59 SVG to KGX (LNER) Would a Hatfield to Stevenage return cover it or would I need a BZ6 to Stevenage return? Alternatively should I just buy a Stevenage to Z1-6 travelcard instead?
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    Airbus A350 or Boeing 787?

    I personally far prefer the A350 due to it being more spacious and having window shades (don't like the dimming windows). What do you prefer?
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    Gavin Williamson sacked

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48126974 Quite an extreme action to take - there could be a serious problem here. Any opinions?
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    Query: St Albans - Bletchley

    Could someone please advise what ticket would be valid for the following journey: St Albans City - Bedford - Bletchley - Watford Jct - St Albans Abbey Thanks!
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    How much must fares increase before you stop travelling by train?

    Researching for an economics project. What would be the maximum fare increase you would tolerate? Assume the increase is from the current price and you are travelling regularly.
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    Why are Wrightbus standards deteriorating?

    In the past, Wrightbus was one of my favourite bus manufacturers. I'm not sure whether it is just me who thinks this, but in my opinion Wright buses are so much worse than how they were a few years ago, to the point of making some of the worst buses in their categories. Today a Sullivan's Buses...
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    Compensation using Photocard number

    Hi, I want to claim Additional Industry Compensation from Thameslink, but did not keep hold of any of my monthly tickets after expiry. Is there any way they can do it by checking my Photocard number?
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    St Albans Abbey to London Euston - Why no direct services? [IDEA]

    Have been wanting to make this thread for a while (I've mentioned the idea in previous threads) and now we have the perfect place to put it. Would it be viable if direct services ran from St Albans Abbey to Euston? I think it is now possible as the branch is connected to the WCML at Watford...
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    Helsinki Suggestions

    I will be going to Helsinki at the end of this month. Does anyone have any suggestions and recommendations into things to do? I've already got a few things lined up but would love some more advice - both transport and non-transport related. Thanks!
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    Crossrail Services in RTT on Sunday

    Not sure whether this has been posted before but there appears to be paths for many trains through the Crossrail core put into RTT for Sunday? http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced/WCC/2018/07/29/0600-2000?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt Any idea what this is for?

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