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Hi all, I'm particularly interested to know if the following tomorrow is affected; 1S04 0615 London Kings Cross to Edinburgh I cannot seem to find a way to check, could someone explain or show me how to do so, and possibly confirm the above working. Regards

I visited New York City in the early 2000's when the Ford crown Victoria was dominating both taxi and the police department. Now they're no longer in use and haven't been for quite some time I see due to age/ licensing and so on. Similar to the old London Route master I feel that these were...

Hi all, With the 'pass' on assessments etc valid for 5 years is it a common occurrence for people to miss out on getting to the DMI stage when they apply on their next opportunity with another toc as recruitment can sometimes not happen again for ever so long? My worry is I passed my...

Hi all, I'm looking for a collective list of quay side stations to browse through (those also no longer in service included). Of the top of my head I can think of Weymouth Quay, Kyle of Lochalsh.. I'd be super interested in having some names to look at.. Hoping this will make an interesting...

Hi all, I tapped in with my card at Luton parkway this eve, then plans were changed as I had to return home before the train arrived, and I tapped back out (10 mins or so after) to go home, I couldn’t get assistance at the gate, no one was around to ask or let me out so had no choice. I would...

Looking to hear and discuss people's thoughts on the Sunday trading laws for big stores/ supermarkets. I personally find it an inconvenience and believe with how the world is very much 24hr operating there is no reason why the law shouldn't be changed. "On Sundays, large shops may open for...

Just passed me whilst at work, stated “driver Phil merchant“ I believe. tried to find the 700 thread to add/ bump I but couldn’t find it, apologise if posted in the wrong place

Just looking back on things I miss, some which ain’t totally gone but at least have had there ingredients changed. two of biggest ones for me that I often crave, and when I have I’m always let down are Lucozade original, and Irn Bru. Both have had significant amounts of sugar removed and just...

as above, I’m a welder for NR, my curiosity wants to know if there is rail welders employed by TFL/LU or whether there welding is done soley by contractor staff thanks

Hi all looking for a TV for myself, things have evolved so much since i purchased my current Samsung I don’t really know too much about what I’m actually looking at with all the competition. ideally I’m after 60” maybe slightly bigger, but I’m after something which shows super good quality if...

Hi all, Ive been looking back at my time working with Network rail, predominantly between between Bedford and St Pancras and a lot has changed since I started around 10 years ago. It makes me wonder what the next 10 years will bring. I see the new Brent Cross station is looking well, the...

Just curious if it's just the UK which have the awful off putting images showing on cigarette packets, or whether this follows suit throughout? I'm a non smoker, never smoked or paid attention before but it's been something I've been curious about for a few days

Hi all, I have a particular interest in waste and recycling, and was looking to get info on how often trains are in/ out of Calvert daily/ weekly? also is there a safe spot to view the trains from, I have not been to the area yet but plan to soon. thank you

Hi, I am eligible for rail staff travel and have used it a few times however I have never worked out how to obtain a travel card, is this possible.. most times when visiting London I like to venture around and usually don’t have a strict plan so buying tickets for specific stations limits me

Hi all, I am due to visit family in Ireland Friday coming for a important surprise visit, but found out yesterday that my passport has expired by a couple of weeks. I have tried all day and night to get the emergency booking online for the one day turnaround but it’s proved impossible so far...

Hi all, after a painstaking wait for this day to come I failed this week on the titled assessment. I encountered what I thought was a issue during practise, I called over for assistance but was told “it’s just how it is, so carry on”. The ball wouldn’t move with slight movement of the...

I work along the MML, and have noticed a significant increase in theft or at least attempts to made at pulling cable. What can/ should be done to prevent this, obviously it's not the hardest of tasks for those who are doing it, and with so much trackside access being unmanned and without CCTV I...

Planning a late night/ early hours trip for myself to take a few photos etc, I was hoping to find a few maintenance trains passing by, but was wondering where and when my best chances are at seeing them? Which lines/ stations/ times. I was hoping to make a trip from around 9pm into the early...

South of Luton adjacememt to the crescent stone siding, there is a centre siding, the S&C has been removed its totally redundant. I’m curious how this was used in its day, whether it was for passenger trains or freight. I’m also interested In what year it’s last use would of been. any help...

Hi all, looking to buy tickets to this for my partner for a added Christmas gift, curious if anyone has been before and asking for there feedback on how it was also it’s a venue I’ve not attended, curious to know if the “grand circle” has a sufficient view.