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  1. 1955LR

    Dangerous Goods Train Derailment At West Ealing 05/04/24

    I know from working in the motor industry , that a new fuel tank has no handling issues but any that have had or contain fuel are very carefully handled due to the fire and/or explosion risks . Ones that have contained fuel but have been drained are more dangerous. We used to internally steam...
  2. 1955LR

    Train cancelled, can I claim for car parking?

    I have asked for the taxi fare from West Midland trains and Transport for Wales when the train was late making me miss the last bus home from Hereford . So far they have paid out as an ex Gracie payment , I having contacted Customer services.
  3. 1955LR

    Heart of Wales - Llanelli to Llandovery

    Most of the time over the last few years I have used the line its been a single 153 , including a couple of weeks ago. I would add that I usually use 09:39 from Bucknell down to LLanelli if it makes a difference
  4. 1955LR

    Stansted Airport fines

    I find that if I am in an unfamiliar building or station I tend to be concentrating on navigating the area, and have sort of tunnel vision, anything outside that zone, including signage , is blanked out . It is easy to just not see some of these notices.
  5. 1955LR

    Going the 'wrong way'

    Some years ago, during Virgin Franchise I went to Bletchley Park from Hereford, via Birmingham New Street and Milton Keynes, using a ticket marked only valid via Leamington Spa. On the way back I got to Milton Keynes a few mins earlier than planned and there was a Virgin Train coming in &...
  6. 1955LR

    Disabled Railcard

    I am fortunate that Hereford County Hospital still issues a Battery card with hearing aids, but I can see them disappearing shortly with a drive to cut costs etc.
  7. 1955LR

    Ran a level crossing what happens next?

    It might be helpful to attend one of the advanced driving courses run by the Institute of advance motorist (IAM) or Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA ) , I took and am still taking part in the RoSPA programme over the last 25 years & found it very very helpful to keep me up...
  8. 1955LR

    International borders you've crossed by land

    I drove from Sweden to Denmark over the Øresund bridge ,does that count?
  9. 1955LR

    Stopped by a revenue officer at the train station,says he suspected i was not going to buy a ticket.

    I believe the Officer thought the poster was only buying a ticket to Cardiff, because he had approached and did not believe the explanation given. The OP stated Cardiff central was the destination & that has stuck in the Officers mind . I
  10. 1955LR

    Car on Track near Motspur Park — Major Disruption to SWR Suburban Services

    Perhaps place some "No Entry" road signs either side of the track facing the road .
  11. 1955LR

    Kirknewton Level Crossing Question.

    Same as Bucknall (BUK) Heart of Wales line / Station next to level crossing . Trains to Shrewsbury stop at station platform and cannot proceed over the crossing until white light showing . During this time traffic continues over the level crossing. Crew have to operate the crossing by...
  12. 1955LR

    Bus fare cap beyond election

    Lugg Valley and Yeomans Travel in Hereford have already dropped out of the scheme. Stopped in April 2023
  13. 1955LR

    What was your favourite bus type as a kid?

    1960's Birmingham City Transport , the unusual Leyland Tiger PS2/1 Weyman B34F single decker on the 27 route which went under the low bridge in Bournville lane by Cadburys . I was fascinated by the short climb up side entrance to get in compared with the open rear deck on everything else
  14. 1955LR

    TfW punctuality

    I was only speaking to a member of staff on the Heart of Wales line a couple of weeks ago who was complaining about the two piece ramp and the fact it is difficult to slot into position which was creating significant delay
  15. 1955LR

    Circular / 'round robin' tickets - What examples exist?

    Heart of Wales line Our Heart of Wales Circular Ranger allows you to travel along the Heart of Wales Line on a circular route over 1 or 2 days. https://tfw.wales/ways-to-travel/rail/ticket-types/rovers-and-rangers/heart-wales
  16. 1955LR

    Bad customer service from TPE

    Unfortunately no help in this instance but I have had ex gracia payments for a Taxi when I have missed the last bus of the day to my village due to rail delays from both West Midland Railway & Transport for Wales . Sent details to Customer Services to claim .
  17. 1955LR

    Heart of Wales Line 15/11/2023

    Thanks. I thought it interesting the Conductor had also looked at Realtime trains info.
  18. 1955LR

    Heart of Wales Line 15/11/2023

    I travelled from Bucknell yesterday down to Llandovery and Realtime Trains showed the following unit :- UID W28281, identity 2V06 TSC 25435000, head code 5032 comprising of 150214 and 153913. In fact only the two unit 150214 arrived at Bucknell . I spoke to a member of staff on board & she...
  19. 1955LR

    Helpful announcement from GW Conductor

    I just wonder is via Worcester a valid route if your ticket itinerary states change at Worcestershire Parkway ?
  20. 1955LR

    Promise To Pay

    I have only recently noticed its available at the TVM in Newtown (NWT) but you also cannot go straight to it, its available at the point one would pay after imputing the journey etc and only mentioned in the small print in the notices

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