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    TPE 185s frequent air con failure

    I might be biased as I usually take TPE trains, but they seem to frequently have more aircon issues compared to other services. Anyone know the reason? Are the 185s prone to it? TPE not doing proper maintenance? Cost saving?
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    Gang of Northern revenue staff at Leeds - necessary?

    At Leeds today there were about 8 Northern staff with body cams and mean demeanours standing in front of the platform ticket office. It’s like they prepared for battle. The staff were on edge, ready to issue me a fine, but unfortunately I hadn’t broken any laws. Why are there 8 guards in front...
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    What will the result of the Transpennine Upgrade be for places like Marsden, Slaithwaite, etc?

    Not sure if this is off topic for this thread, but I’m wondering what people think what the end result of the upgrade will look like for us in places like Marsden, Slaithwaite, Deighton etc in terms of frequency of services? Is the work enabling higher speed inter city services to the detriment...
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    Upgrade/excess to a rover?

    Hey. Can you excess an existing ticket to upgrade it to a rover? Eg Slaithwaite (SWT) - Leeds (LDS) day return to WY DaySaver?
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    Romford to Bristol without taking a second mortgage

    Hey, I’ll be staying in Romford for a while and need to travel to Bristol a couple of times. I can’t believe the train prices. It’s been a while since I’ve lived in the south but they seem insane. £60 for an off peak return from Paddington!? £133 peak? I must be doing something wrong Any...
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    Advanced fare, Options when connecting train is cancelled

    Hi, I’ve got an advanced with LNER then on to a TPE train (single booking/purchase). My connecting train isn’t an advance fare but it’s cancelled and means I’ll arrive over an hour later (2330). Am I allowed to take an earlier LNER service? Thanks!
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    Good value off peak Slaithwaite (SWT) to London Terminals?

    Hey, I'm looking for the best value Fri evening - Sunday evening fares to London from Slaithwaite. I have no railcards. Often booking only 1 or 2 days in advance. Trainsplit offers e.g. Slaithwaite-Stalybridge (£12.30) + Stalybridge-London (£89.60) = £101.90. (Are those Virgin trains still...

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