Search results

Hi everyone! We don't seem to have a thread to talk about architecture - or the general built environment - yet? Well let me do the honours! :) Post anything and everything, from local affairs to national landmarks to international monuments, past, present, and future! To kickstart, I thought...

I looked on the Northern website today, and saw that due to a broken rail at Wakefield Kirkgate, northbound services from Barnsley to Leeds are not running. There was also something said about 'protracted' lead times for the replacement part...

All this talk about the disruption on the railways in terms of staff shortages, strikes, cancellations, and more, has got me wondering if there has ever been a day in the modern history of the railways (so maybe post-privatisation) where there has been no delays, no cancellations, anything of...

Just for fun, which core station do you guys think will have the least usage per annum over the next few years? My money is on Custom House.

Good evening, I am spending a week in London starting from the 2nd August. I would like to devote approximately 3 days to exploring London thoroughly (meaning Zone 1-6), through all modes of public transport (bus, tube, DLR, etc.). I'm also using the public transport out of these days during the...

Not only is 2019 drawing to a close, but also a decade. A decade, to me, defined by the increased use of the Internet in everyday lives, climate change protests and (odd) politics. Not to mention the decline in terrestrial television (so an increase in streaming platforms) as well a rise in...

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/northern-class-195-construction-introduction-updates.128808/page-110#post-4261002 The voice artists are both dreadful sounding too.

From yesterday (sorry if already discussed in full): https://news.sky.com/story/thomas-cook-seeks-last-ditch-fire-sale-in-bid-to-avert-collapse-11814043 A big shame to see them in this state. We remember using them last year for a long haul flight, and how cheap they were compared to the...

Moderator note: definition of counties is as provided here http://www.gwydir.demon.co.uk/uklocalgov/whtsacty.htm : If anyone wishes to discuss counties further, this must be done in General Discussion ( see: https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/discussion-regarding-counties.195293/ ) Good...

Hello guys, you may not know, but the current Year 11s have just received their GCSE results (of which I am proper happy with :D!). Just creating this thread to see how others in my year (on this forum) performed, as well as past candidates too. As for past candidates, did your GCSE result make...

How would you rate the station you are most familiar with (meaning, your hometown station, or perhaps the station you most commonly use for work)? My Local: Barnsley Interchange Setting: Situated in the centre of the town. Need I say more? (5/10) Architecture: Looks okay; composed of a red...

Hello. I'm just wondering if there are any units that has been stuck on a Diagram for a particular length of time (for example, a 156 unit on a brach line). If so, what are the longest time periods?

What is your ugliest building in the UK, in terms of the architecture? For me, it would be the typical high street buildings in the town centers, with the typical Icelands and Carphone Warehouses occupying them. Very boring and devoid of character. At least Barnsley is redeveloping theirs a...

Off to America for the first time in two weeks. Los Angeles by the beach, can't wait! :D For anyone who's been quite a few times, what would you say was your best and worse states you've been to? Can say Mississippi would be up top :s

I know ours is one of the smallest, but everyone knew that. :| Which international network operates the largest Loading Gauge? Like, really big? In terms of both height and width.

A few months ago, I was looking at the tourist side of the Guardian, and all the major cities of the UK were mentioned as a tourist destination. All, apart from Leeds. Yes, I know that Leeds isn't very touristy (unless knife crime attracts you! ;)), but that doesn't mean there's anything there...

Two junction stations in the North of England served by a variety of TOCs. Which do you think is more important for the North, based on how many people go through them, tph passing through, historical significance, etc.?

Just found out today that Stagecoach are operating a new limited express service Barnsley to Leeds, using buses fitted with Wi-Fi and Leather seats. Got a few questions: 1) What model buses are they using? 2) Is this the best idea? Arriva operated the 444 Leeds to Barnsley about 10 years ago...

Not related to me in any form, but quite interested anyways. Does this happen often? Or at all? If so, what times?

Question that came into my head. Buses and aircraft are usually offered by more than one engine choice from different companies (like Volvo and Scania for buses, and GE and Rolls Royce for planes). Why has there been none of that in the rail industry, generally?