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Hi all, Does anyone know if P4 at Hereford (the up bay) is still in use, and if so how often? I just looked at a 24 hr weekday in RTT and saw no services booked during the whole day; previously I can recall some London Midland (and previously Centro!) services using this bay platform fairly...

I have a carnet type ticket issued by GWR for first class travel anywhere on their network. How do I use it, do I need to visit a ticket office to activate it and are there any time or other restrictions? I also posted a longer query at the link below, and would appreciate it if anyone can...

Hi, I posted this in the trip planning forum but was advised to repost here as I’m asking specific ticketing questions. I am planning an excursion on Thursday, travelling from Cardiff to Plymouth. I plan to use a first class GWR Carnet ticket, valid until 2nd November. I’ve never used one...

Hi, I am planning an excursion on Thursday, travelling from Cardiff to Plymouth. I plan to use a first class GWR Carnet ticket, valid until 2nd November. I’ve never used one of these before - can anyone explain what I need to do? Do I need to have it activated / validated, or do I need to...

Hello, I recently received a return carnet ticket (two separate ones), valid for first class travel anywhere on the GWR network. And I’m not sure when or where to use them. I live in South Wales so would likely begin a journey in Cardiff or Newport. I would like to travel with my wife - so...

Has anybody else noticed that since Arriva pulled out of the bid for the Wales franchise the condition of their units has gone dramatically downhill? I currently travel on several per day, and in the last week alone I’ve spotted more than 6 with extremely poor paintwork (I would call it...

Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere already - if so, sorry - but does anyone know why Arriva Trains Wales seem to be putting yellow and black triangular warning tape on the doors of many of their units? It is parallel and directly next to the door edge seals. I had thought it was only...

Hi, I have a question about travelling between Cardiff and stations on the Ebbw Vale line, which I hope somebody can help me with. I believe that currently, excepting days where timetable alterations are in place, that a Cardiff-Rogerstone ticket is not valid via Newport as it is not...

Hi, There's been a derailment this morning between Cardiff Canton and Central, looks like its only affecting valley lines. Looks like a 142+143 from the end of P6/7. The 142 looks like it's some way from the line. Anyone got any info on units, working or anything site-specific - are there any...

I'm quite concerned about the number of broken wooden sleepers which I have seen on a short stretch of track, and wanted advice on what I should do - i.e. report it, or just happily igore it. The sleepers in question are wooden, with several broken at intervals over approx. 100m. They are on a...

Hi, Can anyone suggest the best value ticket(s) between Hereford and Huddersfield (and return)? I am travelling from Hereford on 27th April (ideally arriving around 1600 or slightly later), and returning on 28th April some time after 1000. I have a YP railcard. As my timings are flexible...

Hi, I was looking to see if there is a Freedom Pass / Day Rover available on the Valley Lines services in South Wales, but can't seem to find anything on NRE. Can anyone confirm if it is (still) available, price (with YP railcard), and routes / validity please? I remember from ~2010/11 a...

Hi, I am looking at travelling from Hereford to Hooton on Thursday (23/01/14), at any time after 1400. I intend to return either Monday or Tuesday (27-28/01/14), at any time after 0700. I have a 16-25 railcard. I typically purchase an off peak open return (or whatever it's called since it...

Hi, I would like to ask a few questions about recent goings-on (infrastructure-wise!) at Hereford. Firstly, can anyone announce why there's a temporary footbridge being assembled at the north side of the station (by the seldom-used side entrance to the platform)? I guess it's to do...

Hi, Does anyone know why the Bescot breakdown train - comprising crane and (I think!) three yellow mark 1 carriages - was at Newport Alexandra Docks sidings today? It was there this morning, and it looks like it is now coupled behind 66064(?) for the return trip. Thanks, Andy

Dear all, I have a quick question. I have an anytime day return between Hereford (HFD) and Cathays (CYS) valid for today. I would like to ask a question about whether my ticket is valid to travel on the 0030 return train from Cardiff Central tomorrow - i.e. the day after the ticket was...

Dear all, I would like some help finding a ticket price. It's not displayed on National Rail website, or TVM at the startin station (or if it is I can't find it!). I intend to travel from Cathays to Hooton on Friday 5th October. I am considering making the outward journey on WAG2 (1821...

I've been suffering like many other people recently with the Valley Lines closure between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ). The Replacement timetable is quite interesting: I like some aspects of this, and perhaps these alterations should be looked at in the future for...

Hi, I've seen two class 60s at Newport Alexandra Docks yard. They have been there since Monday morning, on the road next to the small building near the mainline. They are: 60044 in mainline blue / EWS 60100 in EWS maroon Both look pretty dejected. They are on a road where a 66 is...

Hi, I would like some help with a journey I want to make this Friday / weekend. I need to travel from Hereford to Cathays, followed by a journey to Liverpool Lime St, via Chester (this is important, and where it gets complicated). The return is on Monday morning from Lime Street, usually via...