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It seems that HS2 has quite a bad name now, especially in the media, and with only the southern section being built (subject to confirmation) in the meantime, is it time to name it something else? The focus has been on high speed, but the line creates capacity and that is lost on the general...

It's years since I floated around London and my circumstances have changed so I'd appreciate any advice for an upcoming trip to the smoke. I'll be travelling with my wife and 10 year old daughter. We don't currently have a railcard but will invest if its worth it. Day one. Arrive Gatwick and...

The BBC are reporting the biggest military movement of armed forces by train in 60 years. It's hard to provide a link as its in a BBC live page. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-65474712 The photo looks to show LSL MK II stock.

My line gets a service on a Strike day (Larkhall to Glasgow Central) albeit at reduced frequency. Plenty of Scotrail staff out and about which was good - but mainly looking bored and cold. My train in the morning was dubiously not moving on Traksy and then was cancelled. 10 minutes later it...

I presume there is less options for rail workers striking to claw back lost earnings compared to other industries? For example if bin workers strike, when they return to work, overtime might be offered to clear the backlog. Likewise with Royal Mail? Is this a fair assumption?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-61633152 An investigation is under way to look at how traffic was allowed to cross a faulty railway level crossing after a road closure was removed. Traffic had been stopped from crossing the Bedford to Bletchley Line at the Marston Road...

Any ideas of the loco type and location for the train seen in the video for OMD's Secret, linked below? (Train is at around 00:19)

Looking through the LNER May 2020 timetable, there is only a southbound Flying Scotsman branded service and no northbound. Anyone know anything to the contrary?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37031386 What seems odd is the lack of 7 days notice. Presumably this doesn't apply but why? Also, what is the likely affect. Personal interest for family members who are travelling this Sunday.

I currently hold an annual season ticket between Hamilton West and Anderston, which expires on 29th Dec 2014. This was bought before the 2014 fare increase and cost £868. I use the ticket Mon to Fri for commuting. The details are unclear yet, but work circumstances are likely to be different...

I intend to buy an anytime return for Fri 8th Feb, returning the next day, from Glasgow Central to Leeds via Appleby. The 1040 from GLC gives an 8 min connection at Carlisle and is the default on NRE. I would like to have a bit more time at Carlisle to have a look for the ice breakers - if I...

Can anyone advise what unit type would normally operate the 1049 Lancaster to Leeds (1255)? I'm about to book it but don't fancy committing myself to 2 hours on a pacer. [Its on a Friday if that makes any difference]

I am looking to get tickets for a GLC - LDS journey. Outward is Friday 8th Feb, arriving Leeds between 1200 and 1700. Return from LDS between 1100 and 1500. Dates cannot be changed. I don't have / not entitled to a railcard. Without splitting the best I've come up with so far is £39 return...

Me and the wife are in Rome for a few days in Sep and are thinking of a day trip to Florence. I thought I would be able to get some good online info regarding fares, but I'm really struggling, so I would appreciate some advice if possible. The likely day of travel is Thursday 27th Sep...

If there is a good price to be had, then I would like to make a journey from Motherwell (MTH) on either Tue, Wed or Thu (21, 22 or 23 June) this week. It will be a day trip, leaving MTH between 0600 and 0900 and travelling to either Peterborough (PBO) or Milton Keynes Central (MKC). Return...

I've always wondered why some of the ground signals seen in sidings, stations and shunt areas have a red and white light when at danger, but others have 2 red lights. I presume the use of those colours goes back to semaphore days?

I hold an annual season ticket between Hamilton West and Glasgow Central but have always wondered if it is valid via Motherwell. During disruption I have gone round the Circle 'the wrong way' and felt this was justified. Is my thinking correct in this instance, and would it be valid during...

I need to travel on Thursday 2nd June from MTH to EDB, arriving at EDB by 0900 and returning from EDB after 1700. Looking at NRE, Cross Country ofter a £2.40 day return on any of their trains and there are suitable XC trains for me. This fare seems to good to be true! Am I missing...

According to ScotRail, services currently suspended from Glasgow Central to Waverley, Gourock and Wemyss Bay. Wires are down at Partick causing disruption on north and south Clyde lines, plus Perth, Dunblane and King's Park all appear to have obstructions / trees on the line. Also a reduced...

I would like to leave a small bag in left luggage at Piccadilly from Friday evening to around 0530 Saturday morning. I've seen from the NR website that Piccadilly has left luggage, but I will need to retrieve my stuff before it opens at 0700 - are there any automatic storage facilities either at...