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    Shotton - Epsom with Bicycle Reservation

    Apologies if this is in the wrong part of the forum - mods can you move if needed. Travelling Shotton to Epsom later today with a full sized bicycle. Almost impossible to book with a cycle reservation (most of the route is AVANTI). I managed to book with a Cycle reservation on AVANTI via...
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    Vienna - Prague Direct Train - Ticket Amended

    My son is travelling Vienna to Prague on Saturday 27/04/2024 - originally booked on Direct Train REX41 08:56 arriving in Prague at 14:10. I think he booked via Trainline and the ticket is very cheap - 14.30 Euros. However he's received notification that part of the Route is now by bus which is a...
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    Signalling Problems between Watford Junction and London Euston 17th March 2024

    Yet another day of Chaos. Daughter just been turfed out at Milton Keynes and service cancelled along with many others. No information as to when things will start moving again - National Rail say 17:45 and then 16:00 Watford Junction to London Euston so not sure which is correct. I'm assuming...
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    Leeds - Chester 03 March 2024

    Heading from Leeds to Chester direct on Northern 14:43 Leeds - Chester. Train Running but cancelled after MCR Victoria. Advance Single Northern Trains only. Best advice? Waiting around at Victoria for another hour meaning missed bus connections or possibly jump on TPE to Newton le Willows then...
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    Model Railway - Trans-Siberian Railway

    Having never owned a 'proper' Train Set due to money, marriage, kids, house moves etc etc, I find myself at that time of life with time and money to spare indulging myself in Hobbies. Continental Rail Travel, Hill Walking, Mountain Biking and for those days when the weather is bad - building a...
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    West Midlands Cancellations Crewe to London Euston

    Daughter is travelling today to London Euston from Crewe on a Super Off Peak West Midlands Trains Only - Booked Train Only I assume. Her 17:13 Train Cancelled, 18:13 Train Cancelled. I would suggest she just gets on Avanti and explains the situation - not sure if they are lifting Ticket...
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    Storm Disruption Leeds to Exeter: onward options from Bristol?

    My son travelling to Exeter from Leeds this afternoon (Thursday 02/11/23) I assume with Cross Country but all Leeds to Exeter Services Cancelled. However whoever his Split Ticket Company he bought his ticket from has informed him the train will terminate at Bristol. Where is the problem and who...
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    Cancelled Exeter to Bristol Trains

    Both services cancelled after Bridgewater - ticket acceptance on 13:27 Cross Country? Girlfriend is travelling Exeter St Davids to Chester and with her train cancelled and the one after she can't get to Chester today unless via Paddington - could get 13:27 to Bristol then Newport then Chester if...
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    Heathrow Terminal 2 - Eating / Drinking / Lounge Options

    Flying out of Heathrow Terminal 2 on Saturday around 14:00 (Air Canada to Vancouver) - we like to get there early so will probably spend a few hours in Departures beforehand. I know Airport Dining / Drinking options are all much of a muchness but anyone been recently and got any recommendations...
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    Northern Rail - Complaint about a Train Guard/Ticket Inspector

    My son has just experienced horrible behaviour from a Train Guard towards an Indian Man who couldn't speak much English. Service is 19:26 Chester to Leeds. He's going to make a complaint - I assume Online on Northern Rail Website. I've told him to get the guys name/number from his badge and also...
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    Manchester Piccadilly to Chester Thursday 20/07/2023

    I'm off to the Cricket today at Old Trafford travelling Chester - Manchester (All Stations) on an Anytime Return. The last train back from Manchester to Chester appears to be the 18:44 from Manchester Piccadilly. Surely this can't be right - or is it to do with todays Strike?
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    Shotton to London Euston - Off Peak Return

    Next week I have to make a journey as follows: Thursday 20/07/2023 - 07:37 - Shotton - Warrington Bank Quay (for work) - TFW Thursday 20/07/2023 - 15:25 - Warrington Bank Quay - London Euston - Avanti Friday 21/07/2023 - 14:16 - London Euston - Chester - Avanti As far as I can see the Off...
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    Penalty Fare Notice - Burley Park to Harrogate Return

    My son was issued with a Penalty Fare Notice this morning travelling from Burley Park to Harrogate - from what he says he had bought a Leeds to Harrogate Advance Single (£2.90 with Railcard - I assume he was going to get the same fare back later today) but boarded at Burley Park. Burley Park is...
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    Off Peak Return Portion Crewe to London Euston - WMR + LNR Only - Sunday 18/06/2023

    Hi My Daughter is travelling tomorrow from Crewe to London on an Off Peak Return portion of a WMR + LNR only ticket. Not sure what is going on but the only journeys available on the planners are either Avanti direct to London from Crewe or WMR / LNR to Stoke on Trent then Avanti straight...
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    Heathrow Strike

    From the BBC Website Article at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65831998 There was me thinking our trip to Canada and Alaska at the end of July was going to be affected by Rail Strikes (it might still) but it's now also affected by a strike at the Airport! The saving grace for me is I'm...
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    Borderlands Line - Wrexham to Bidston Closures

    I use this line fairly regularly and 3 weeks ago they started Engineering Works (mainly replacing Rails I think) so there was a planned closure for a week with Rail Replacement Buses in place of the normal Rail Service. Somewhat inadequate as a normal Hawarden to Wrexham train takes half an hour...
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    Balham or Clapham to Leatherhead

    Hi - starting a new job in Leatherhead and have a choice of taking 2 possible routes from either: Clapham Junction - South Western Railway - 33 Mins Balham - Southern - 44 mins I'm not fussed either way as where I'm staying is between Balham and Clapham but would prefer to have a toilet...
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    VIA Rail Canadian - Toronto to Vancouver

    Hi Currently planning a trip later this year on the Canadian - Toronto to Vancouver. My daughter works on a Cruise Ship and we are meeting her in Vancouver for a 2 week trip on her ship to Alaska. I'm interested in anyone's experience or tips for this trip. I've built in some slack as I know...
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    Refunds due to Strike Action

    I've got tickets booked via Raileasy (Online) - Chester to Crewe Return then Crewe to London Return leaving on Thursday 3rd November and returning on Sat 5th November. Purchased with a Two Together Railcard.I have printed Paper Tickets obtained from a TVM locally for these journeys. Sods Law...
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    Online Check In Problems - Codeshare / Multiple Carriers - Manchester - Amsterdam - Houston

    Anyone experienced similar problems when trying to do Online Check In 24 Hours before flying? Daughter is flying tomorrow: Manchester (05:55) KLM 1070 / Delta DL9546 - Amsterdam Amsterdam (09:50) KLM KL661 / Delta DL9170 - Houston (IAH) She only has carry on hand luggage so doesn't really...

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