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I have been visiting Crewe a lot recently for work, and the canopy there is supported from columns located in the 6-foots between the platform lines and the fast lines on both Platforms 5 and 6. I know that this was a feature of some LNWR stations, but I am struggling to think of any other...

Morning, I'm not entirely sure if this is the correct place for this thread, so mods feel free to move somewhere more appropriate. I'm just interested to understand whether making ticket checks is actually part of Guards duties, or if it is an optional thing they do if they have time? I was on...

Avanti trains being sent via Styal due to a "Fire on a train at Wilmslow", the 0650 TfW Crewe-Manchester 1W10 showing in P3 Wilmslow as I write this at 0810 and 4Q01 held on the approach since 0700. Has another one self-immolated?

I recently had cause to claim delay repay from TPE due to a cancellation, causing me a 60 minute delay through having to get the next service, timetabled 60 minutes later. This service came into my destination bang on 60 minutes after my original arrival time so it should go through without...

Hi, Can anyone confirm what type stock is likely to be running the Carlisle to Newcastle trains this week? Specifically the 1454hrs Carlisle to Morpeth on Thursday 19th? Many thanks!

As part of my company's travel policy I have to use their online travel provider's website to book tickets which then get billed back directly to my company. I usually use Ticket On Demand to pick up at my local stations. However, every time I do this at different stations and different TVM's...

Allocations, Diagrams and Timetables seemed to me the most appropriate place for this query, mods feel free to move somewhere better if needed! I am doing some work in the Huntingdon area soon, and whilst reviewing source documents for it (and Google!) I was surprised to see that the station...

Hi, I purchased an anytime return ticket last week through the corporate booking agent which I have to use for business travel. I picked the tickets up (ToD) but was then unable to travel through my own choice (ie not because I was prevented from doing so by the railway). I asked at my local...

Currently the West side of Sheffield station is at a complete stand, with information passed on the train of a derailment within the station, platforms 1-5 blocked apparently. Edited to add - A pair of Northern Pacers on the deck just off the end of Platform 1, leading axle totally off. D'Oh...

Mod Note: Posts #1 - #9 originally in this thread. Yes, mainly used if PNC is down or for something that can't be checked easily at the roadside such as CBT certificates for motorcycles etc.