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Sadly today marks the 50th anniversary of the closure of the Skipton-Colne route. What do readers think are the prospects of the line reopening within the next 10 years? I'd go for 40%. We can but hope...

https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/17691032.train-window-smashed-in-horror-attack-in-kendal/ I'm embarrassed to report this dreadful attack occurred in my home town on Wednesday night. Thankfully the driver was not injured, but no doubt shaken up. Let's hope the moron (s)...

Travelled through Carlisle today and I recalled it was the anniversary of the freight train derailment. Basically the train broke into 2 parts descending from Shap and the signalman spotted this and made the brave decision to divert the 2nd runaway part onto the goods line, having diverted the...

Travel through there most days and ticket office and waiting area (and access to ticket machine) have been closed morning and night since Tuesday (Monday?). Unprofessional hand written notice on the door saying it's due to "unforseen circumstances". Customers not happy to put it mildly having...

Evening all. Got some free time before starting a new job so taking a few days to revisit the Highlands. Setting off from Preston tomorrow afternoon down to Euston. About 3 hours spare so taking a walk along to St Pancras to see the Euros then back to Euston (bar). Booked on the Sleeper...

Apologies for the delay in posting, been busy recently! Cost - £134 (4 days in 8) + £7.50 advance single Preston-Carlisle +£41 1st Advance Glasgow-Preston (see below!) Always fancied doing one of these great value tickets and finally had the opportunity. If you've the time there's also the 8...

On Thursday morning... https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands/917554/rail-travel-on-west-highland-line-disrupted-by-stuck-canal-bridge/ I was one of the customers affected on the 1010 Mallaig-Glasgow. Have to say it was all pretty well organised (a regular occurrence?). 2 buses...

Hi, lurked for a long time but finally registered! Can anyone help? I have £200 of delay compo vouchers from Virgin West Coast. Can I use these to buy railrover tickets? Planning to buy a North West Rover (£73) and a Freedom of Scotland (£134) both 4 days in 8 and combining the journeys...