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The industry software bug that resulted in the overstating of the maximum speed of VSTP schedules has finally been fixed. This means the manual correction done by Realtime Trains will need to be removed. Here's an example of a 75 mph schedule, which shows as 75 mph in TRUST, but 33 mph in...

I can confirm that the gate is open this morning. A fenced off section of the car park has been created. Given that the car park is effectively closed this weekend, that would suggest the gate will remain open after the weekend, as initially reported.

Looking at a topological map, there is roughly a 3 metre difference in the road level outside the station and at the junction with Blossom Street. My initial thoughts were also that the changes would result in a steep climb. However, the old railway bridge does have a rise and fall prior to...

Perhaps we could name this episode "Gategate"?!

Great news - thank you for this positive update.

It can't be that, as the route was already through the car park. There was a one way system for navigating that section of the car park, but when the new car exit was introduced, contradictory signage appeared, which naturally resulted in cars "going the wrong way", as well as some other...

I would agree, except that there is a "negative easement" (I hate that term!): 700479 Customers travelling from Hull to York in possession of tickets routed "not via Doncaster" may not travel via Leeds. This easement applies in both directions. Certainly, the LNER and Raileasy Trainplit sites...

Whilst I much prefer the Lowther Terrace gate route, I don't mind going via Queen Street bridge when heading to the station - although I had to use it in the middle of the day a week ago and the traffic was mostly in gridlock, as the pedestrian crossing is now far busier than previously because...

Here's one - this photo was taken just a few minutes ago, as it is on a door at home, along with the non-matching Private sign! Many years ago, I used to receive occasional stickers like these from someone who worked at York carriage works.

Just to clarify, it is possible when using some websites. I was travelling with such a ticket when I made my previous post and am also doing so right now. I booked on a site that uses the old "Mixing Deck", where it is possible to select a fare without picking a train from the list of...

However, some websites sensibly enable you to buy flexible tickets without specifying which services you wish to travel on, so come with no reservations at all.

Just to confirm, 220s and 221s show "Y" throughout LN627 in the National Electronic Sectional Appendix. "Y" means "Permitted to operate over the route without restriction" LN627 is the Line of Route Code for Northallerton to Newcastle via the Durham Coast.

I can confirm the gate is now shut - and that the resulting diversion is a horror show...

Blimey, you are right. It is utter madness that LNER control such fares. I've often felt they exhibit characteristics that could be described as controlling and coercive, but it looks like megalomania is another to add to the list!

Thank you for posting a photo of that notice - I cycled through there twice yesterday, but didn't see it, as I was rightly keeping my eyes focussed on avoiding any people/bikes/cars at the right-angle junction. As it happens, I would have used it twice this evening, too! Whilst there is and...

LNER's "planned" cancellation of 7 Kings Cross Sunday departures the night before will have contributed to the excess numbers on remaining services.

In that case, what "somewhat skewed the figures" for the opposite direction, which was similarly priced to that throughout the day?

Informed comment on who is behind this immoral new approach to fares was posted in another thread some time ago. (Link here). Of course, the DfT will love it, especially given all the smoke and mirrors coming from LNER's spin machine. Thankfully, knowledge of their fact bending is becoming...

Funnily enough, I travelled on the 10:20 from York to Manchester Airport on Tuesday, which was 3 vice 6, as advised by Journey Check and by the guard. From Leeds to Manchester, it was full and standing.

Good to hear Mark Smith (The Man in Seat Sixty-One) calling out LNER's con for what it is - albeit not quite in such direct terms.