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    Police Firearms: The fallout from NX121

    There are legal ramifications to discussing the specific circumstances surrounding the Metropolitan Police officer (known only as NX121) who is awaiting trial following the shooting of Chris Kaba in Streatham Hill on 5th September 2022. With view of staying the right side of the law, it’s...
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    Let’s celebrate the positive moments…

    Good evening, all, We all travel by train fairly regularly. I have no doubt that most journeys pass by and remain fairly mundane, nothing really to write home about. Sometimes we end up moaning and complaining. Something I don’t feel that we do enough is celebrate the good. Those moments...
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    Using a cheaper route

    Hi all, Quick question. Where is it written that if you’ve got a more expensive route (e.g. via Norwich) that you can use the cheaper route at whim (e.g. via Cambridge)? Thank you!
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    The return of Forum Challenges!

    Good Afternoon Quizzes and Games! The Forum Staff and the Quizmasters are pleased to announce the return of Forum Challenges. Those who have been members on the forum for a few years may remember these, however for those not aware the concept involves travelling around a specified area trying...
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    Rail Charter Services Ltd - Services Suspended

    Morning all, Sad news published yesterday (04/04) by Rail Charter Services Ltd regarding their tourist services over the Settle and Carlisle route. As they reference ‘a perfect storm’ of circumstances that have come together and I am glad they’ve made the decision to protect themselves for the...
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    EMR Video Interview

    Evening all, In a spur of the moment inspiration for a career jump, I’ve applied for a Senior Conductor position with EMR. I’ve a couple of questions I hope the forum can assist with. Has anyone any experience with Shortlister.com/Shortlist.Me video interviews? How do they work, etc? What...
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    The TOPS Maths Game

    The TOPS Maths Game from @Western 52 This is a game involving mathematical operations performed on locomotive numbers. The concept is quite easy: each player uses the answer to the previous post to create a new calculation. Calculations can be an simple or as complex as you want, but there is...
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    Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre raise threat level

    https://www.mi5.gov.uk/fa/news/threat-level-to-the-uk-from-international-terrorism-raised-to-severe Widely reported this afternoon that the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) have raised the UK National threat level to Severe meaning a terror attack is highly likely. This follows the...
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    DLR to Abbey Wood?

    Stumbled across this article today from MyLondon reporting that Transport for London are considering extending the Docklands Light Railway to Abbey Wood: (Source: https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/tfl-could-create-new-dlr-22077442, last accessed 09/11/21.) I can’t see a...
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    Sandilands Tram Crash - An Accident

    An inquest has found that the 2016 tram crash which killed seven was an accident, the BBC reports: Source: Croydon tram crash: Passengers accidentally killed, jury concludes https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-57721493
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    Norwich - Barking, valid routes.

    Hi All, Just wanted to check with you all very quickly if I may - as I can't get WebTis to route me via Kings Cross for the journey Norwich to Barking. It's been quite a while since I used the routing guide! Fares available: Any Permitted SVR at £32.75 or a Route London/Stratford SVR at...
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    Heart of the Network - a quiz for you to try.

    Forum user 7359 sent us a PM not too long ago asking for our support for the quiz that he has put together as part of his role as the Community Rail Officer for the TransWilts Community Rail Partnership. "The TransWilts Community Rail Partnership (TWCRP) is a group of like-minded...
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    AXC Conductor Assessment Days

    Hi All, I was hoping for some advice as to what to expect as part of Arriva XC's Senior Conductor Assessment day? What kind of tests do they get candidates? Has anyone any idea regarding the structure of the day? Best wishes, TP
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    Guess the Train...

    So here we are, time for something new or should I say the reincarnation of something from a few years ago? Trainmania100 has been in touch with us to propose a Guess the Train game! The idea of this game is to guess the train class based upon the picture posted by a user... The Rules You...
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    Personal Statements

    Hi All, From your experience, what are recruiters looking for in a personal statement? Particularly in reference to a Train Manager/Guard type role. With no guidance on length given, how much is ideal? How much is too much? Any ideas and suggestions appreciated. TP
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    Railcard to Oyster after first use

    Evening all! I'll be procuring a railcard tomorrow lunchtime after travelling into London by coach - my day will start at an LU station in no close proximity to a National Rail office. If I were to load my railcard onto my Oyster after using it for a non-discounted PAYG journey - which cap...
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    Connection at Edinburgh Waverley

    Hi All, I'm looking to travel on a VTEC service that is booked into Edinburgh Platform 11 at 13:20 on a weekday from London Kings Cross, I wish to connect onto a Borders Line service which departs Edinburgh at 13:24, booked from Platform 7. From what I can tell, Platform 11 and 7 form two...
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    Ticket Issuing Error: Southeastern Weekender

    An interesting observation was made whilst purchasing a Southeastern Weekender promotional fare for a relative to travel this past weekend… have a look at the attached image! You will observe that the start date on the Return coupon is destinctly after the valid until date, the intention with...
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    Abellio GA Mk3 Sets - Rake order

    Hi All, Could anyone quickly let me know the most London end reservable Standard Class coach on an Abellio Greater Anglia Mk3 set is please? Is it G? I think that B-C-D-E-F-G are standard, I think H is the Buffet and then it goes on to First. Is G reservable? Are seating numbers lower at the...
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    Norwich to Bexhill via various... do you work in a Ticket Office?

    Hi All, I've created this thread mainly to ask a favour from somebody who has access to a Ticket Issuing System in a ticket office, I wish to force a journey on an Advance ticket routed ✠AP Greater Anglia and Connections via a number of points and I can't get an online site to do it. Can...

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