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Re: The only floating train line (in the UK) under the Sun In "South Western services" [361712/30298/42] Posted by stuving at 22:01, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Not even original nonsense - "borrowed" from Metro which had this originally in March (but reissued just before the Sun's one on 17th May):
The UK’s ‘much needed’ only floating train line reopens after eight months
An island known for its beaches has just reopened the UK’s only floating railway station.
An island known for its beaches has just reopened the UK’s only floating railway station.
Re: First nationalised train will be replacement bus In "South Western services" [361711/30295/42] Posted by ChrisB at 20:50, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Aaah...ok, thanks.
Re: First nationalised train will be replacement bus In "South Western services" [361710/30295/42] Posted by grahame at 20:26, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
No, before your post.
At 1853 you posted about a URL....
Stuving posted that pic from Railforums at 1910. So what were you referring to?
At 1853 you posted about a URL....
I've taken a look at the URL posted and it appears that the image will only be visible to members who are also logged in to railforum ... "You must be logged-in to do that" is what I got when I tried to load the image.
Stuving posted that pic from Railforums at 1910. So what were you referring to?
I was referring to his earlier post at 18:22
Re: First nationalised train will be replacement bus In "South Western services" [361709/30295/42] Posted by ChrisB at 20:20, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
No, before your post.
At 1853 you posted about a URL....
I've taken a look at the URL posted and it appears that the image will only be visible to members who are also logged in to railforum ... "You must be logged-in to do that" is what I got when I tried to load the image.
Stuving posted that pic from Railforums at 1910. So what were you referring to?
The only floating train line (in the UK) under the Sun In "South Western services" [361708/30298/42] Posted by grahame at 20:05, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Sun says
The Island Line is the UK's only floating train line
Isn't the line over Chat Moss somewhat more floating than Ryde Pier which, my understanding, is firmly standing on the seabed. Now - if you want a real floating train line try going to Sicily
Re: First nationalised train will be replacement bus In "South Western services" [361707/30295/42] Posted by grahame at 19:54, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The only URL that I can see in this thread is for the BBC News item. No URL for railforums that I can see.
If you quote source on stuving's post you will see
[img width=900]https://www.railforums.co.uk/attachments/ta52ncozle2f1-png.180546/[/img]
Re: First nationalised train will be replacement bus In "South Western services" [361704/30295/42] Posted by ChrisB at 19:27, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The only URL that I can see in this thread is for the BBC News item. No URL for railforums that I can see.
Re: First nationalised train will be replacement bus In "South Western services" [361703/30295/42] Posted by stuving at 19:10, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Errrr....what picture?
I've taken a look at the URL posted and it appears that the image will only be visible to members who are also logged in to railforum ... "You must be logged-in to do that" is what I got when I tried to load the image.
Ah. yes it does work that way, doesn't it. Well, if I upload a copy it will have the same restriction here (but may be a bit bigger than ideal):
Re: First nationalised train will be replacement bus In "South Western services" [361702/30295/42] Posted by grahame at 18:53, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Errrr....what picture?
I've taken a look at the URL posted and it appears that the image will only be visible to members who are also logged in to railforum ... "You must be logged-in to do that" is what I got when I tried to load the image.
When you can't be certain of something it's probably best not to double down.
Hoping a farmer is convicted, then the whataboutery from Slovakia... jeez.
Re: First nationalised train will be replacement bus In "South Western services" [361700/30295/42] Posted by ChrisB at 18:24, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Errrr....what picture?
Re: First nationalised train will be replacement bus In "South Western services" [361699/30295/42] Posted by stuving at 18:22, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
My understanding is that the first train out of Waterloo will be a GBR rebrand....
This picture of a 701 with a bit of sticky tape along the side is on railforums, though I think it was "leaked" first via Reddit. Why it hasn't been used officially is a puzzle: that does look like an official Heidi Alexander. And while we might think it's such a limp squib it's too embarrassing to crow about, DfT's PROs don't embarrass easily (if at all). Re: Train hits tractor and trailer on level crossing 22/05/2025. In "The Wider Picture in the United Kingdom" [361698/30290/51] Posted by UstiImmigrunt at 18:13, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hopefully this farmer is convicted.
Bit presumptive that. Investigations need to carried out, parties involved to be questioned, witness statements to be gathered. Rather too early to blaming any one individual.
99.5% of crossing incidents are caused by the users. As per the rest of the comment I made.
There's no such thing as a dangerous crossing, its the dangerous idiots that use them.
PS There was a collision on that crossing in 2023, what's the betting it was the same idiot user? And failed to learn any lessons?
Once a few farmers are convicted for crossing misuse and insurance premiums go up maybe railway staff and passengers will be a lot safer.
You need to be very careful with your defamation of the tractor driver, as it appears he gained authority in this instance, the tractor driver is not the arrested person.
Which is why I said 99.5%. There was a nasty incident in Slovakia last year where a level crossing wasn't working after track maintenance. The treadles were left switched off so the red warning lights didn't activate or the barriers lower. Unfortunately several people were killed when a train struck a bus.
In this recent incident I know the CCIL, NR incident log, has been locked so it cannot be generally viewed by NR staff. A previous comment on this thread mentions a information on NoFriendsBook.
We shall wait for the RAIB to say something.
And no doubt somewhere on the UK rail network today a locally operated crossing wasn't used correctly.
Re: Cotswold line fares - risen in practical terms far more than inflation?? In "London to the Cotswolds" [361696/30294/14] Posted by Mark A at 17:36, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If I have this right, which will be a miracle, some figures: [Annual season, no railcard, daily cost] vs a return journey (With) / Without a railcard:
Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads super off peak return: [£59:29](£51:90) £78:00 118 miles. [25](22)33 pence per mile.
Paddington to Great Malvern, ditto: [£47:45](£48:75) £73:20 129 miles. [18](19)28 pence per mile.
Another comparison: Paddington to Penzance, super off peak, no railcard: £150:00 for 304 miles, so, 25 pence per mile. (Annual season ticket to Penzance works out as £76:98 per day & 13 pence per mile...)
The daily rate for an annual season ticket can perhaps be a good benchmark indicator for... something.
Advance fares sort-of do-not-count as they're here today gone tomorrow prices and changes to the allocations can be wildly inflationary for the individual - for fares, the floor for passengers is the buy-at-the-time-of-travel - as that's the one you'll need when life throws something at you.
In a way it would be good for everyone if the railway displayed the rate per mile in some fashion as those can take the sting out of a price (or not, as the case may be). Probably best not to put them on the seat reservation displays, mind...
Mark
Re: Through Fares from Cotswold line stations to Chiltern Stations In "London to the Cotswolds" [361695/30296/14] Posted by ChrisB at 17:26, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Finally.....another win for the CLPG who have regularly been in touch with Chiltern over this!
Through Fares from Cotswold line stations to Chiltern Stations In "London to the Cotswolds" [361694/30296/14] Posted by TonyN at 17:21, 24th May 2025 Already liked by eightonedee, grahame | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
As of the 18th May we now have through fares routed via Oxford Parkway to Chiltern line stations.
This has reduced the Pershore to High Wycombe Off Peak day return cost from £121.60 for the Any permitted off peak which includes a+ for via London to £38.80 for an Off peak day return via Oxford Parkway.
Re: First nationalised train will be replacement bus In "South Western services" [361693/30295/42] Posted by ChrisB at 17:20, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
My understanding is that the first train out of Waterloo will be a GBR rebrand....
Re: First nationalised train will be replacement bus In "South Western services" [361692/30295/42] Posted by Timmer at 17:13, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Here it is:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy90x5p2gn3o
Re: First nationalised train will be replacement bus In "South Western services" [361691/30295/42] Posted by TaplowGreen at 16:58, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: First nationalised train will be replacement bus In "South Western services" [361690/30295/42] Posted by ChrisB at 16:47, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
That link doesn't work for me
Re: Train hits tractor and trailer on level crossing 22/05/2025. In "The Wider Picture in the United Kingdom" [361689/30290/51] Posted by LiskeardRich at 16:45, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hopefully this farmer is convicted.
Bit presumptive that. Investigations need to carried out, parties involved to be questioned, witness statements to be gathered. Rather too early to blaming any one individual.
99.5% of crossing incidents are caused by the users. As per the rest of the comment I made.
There's no such thing as a dangerous crossing, its the dangerous idiots that use them.
PS There was a collision on that crossing in 2023, what's the betting it was the same idiot user? And failed to learn any lessons?
Once a few farmers are convicted for crossing misuse and insurance premiums go up maybe railway staff and passengers will be a lot safer.
You need to be very careful with your defamation of the tractor driver, as it appears he gained authority in this instance, the tractor driver is not the arrested person.
First nationalised train will be replacement bus In "South Western services" [361688/30295/42] Posted by Marlburian at 16:43, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
SWR comes under public ownership on Sunday at 0159. The next service would normally be the 0227 from Guildford to Waterloo, but that has been cancelled.
BBC
Re: Cotswold line fares - risen in practical terms far more than inflation?? In "London to the Cotswolds" [361687/30294/14] Posted by ChrisB at 15:32, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hmmm.....define "reasonable"
It's different for everyone, usually dependent on disposable income.
A week away in June for example, Wednesday to Wednesday can be got for a reasonable £46.20 return
Cotswold line fares - risen in practical terms far more than inflation?? In "London to the Cotswolds" [361686/30294/14] Posted by grahame at 14:37, 24th May 2025 Already liked by Mark A | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
From The Metro
Extortionate train fares make it impossible to visit family – so I don’t
But this article is a bit different - it looks at not only the anytime fares that can be "silly" but the lack of the lower price fares that the interviewee used to use, and has made it more difficult to find them too
There was the time I once bagged tickets for as low as £9 thanks to National Rail’s ‘Cheapest Fare Finder’ tool. Sadly, that’s since gone the way of the Dodo though and now lies in the train graveyard, in a joint-burial with affordable fares.
The 4.6% fare rise is the headline - has the average price paid by passengers gone up much more than that because of things like the slashing of advance fare allocations or the restructuring of the balance between the various advance levels?
The figures quoted in the article are for Paddington to Great Malvern - hence my filing here in the North Cotswold board - is the news similar across the GWR are or indeed across the UK?
Re: Interrail, summer 2025 - daily diary thread of our travels In "Introductions and chat" [361685/30276/1] Posted by eightonedee at 14:28, 24th May 2025 Already liked by grahame, Mark A | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks Grahame
That "island" is not an island, it is the Corunian spit, which at its southern end runs over the Russian border, being in the Kaliningrad oblast, the separate area of land, formerly part of East Prussia in Germany until taken by the USSR at the end of the Second World War.
There is a very pretty village on the eastern side called Nida, that is the former home of the German writer Thomas Mann. Just inside the Lithuanian border there is a low hill with a decorative sundial laid out on the summit from which you can look out over the Russian border.
Klaipeda itself has an interesting history. It was also ceded to the USSR at the end of the war, but ended up in the Lithuanian SSR. It was formerly known as Memel, and was the northern most city in pre-war Germany, and previously a Hanseatic city. You can see all those influences in the city, even if it's not the prettiest Baltic city. As you say, worth a visit, but you'll probably need to hire a car to make the most of the Corunian spit. Good for birding too!
Re: Server slow ... In "News, Help and Assistance" [361684/30293/29] Posted by grahame at 14:07, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Noting that our server is suffering a denial of service attack - 44 requests PER SECOND. Dealing with it as best I can from where I am (I'm on a train - in Lithuania!)
OK - dealt with ... the heavy black line is today's worker server load. Looks dramatic - there was (perhaps) a handful of proper requests that may not have been answered but the server did not fall over.

If you wonder how I find out there's a problem like this, the server sends me a message

Now in Vilnius
Re: North Cotswold line delays and cancellations - 2025 In "London to the Cotswolds" [361683/29711/14] Posted by Worcester_Passenger at 11:46, 24th May 2025 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Friday 23 May
Not sure of the location of this bridge
Somewhere between Moreton in Marsh and Evesham perhaps
1P04 1318 Hereford to London Paddington departed Evesham at 1436, just one minute down, so the problem may have cleared now
11:52 London Paddington to Hereford due 14:44 will be terminated at Great Malvern.
It will no longer call at Colwall, Ledbury and Hereford.
It has been previously delayed, has been further delayed at Evesham and is now 58 minutes late.
This is due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge
Last Updated:23/05/2025 14:35
It will no longer call at Colwall, Ledbury and Hereford.
It has been previously delayed, has been further delayed at Evesham and is now 58 minutes late.
This is due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge
Last Updated:23/05/2025 14:35
Not sure of the location of this bridge
Somewhere between Moreton in Marsh and Evesham perhaps
1P04 1318 Hereford to London Paddington departed Evesham at 1436, just one minute down, so the problem may have cleared now
RTT has 1W02 1152 London Paddington to Hereford as being held at Moreton (+38) and at Evesham (+58). Arrived Great Malvern +69.