LNER (Formerly Virgin Trains East Coast & East Coast)
LNER (Formerly Virgin Trains East Coast & East Coast)
Long delays expected on East Coast Mainline at Darlington due to fatality on the line.
http://m.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/1130..._the_line/
Just booked my tickets to Edinburgh for Lothian's Doors Open Day 
(30 Jun 2014, 6:05 pm)aureolin I've just noticed standard returns are on there for £50. I'll purchase this week.
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(30 Jun 2014, 6:05 pm)aureolin I've just noticed standard returns are on there for £50. I'll purchase this week.
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(30 Jun 2014, 6:08 pm)Dan 2x £10.40 ADV singles on National Rail Cheapest Fare Finder!
Was the same with the East Coast website, but RSH seemed to work. No advance fares available on there though...
(30 Jun 2014, 6:20 pm)aureolin Can't seem to select the 27th September on there? It's greyed out at present.
(30 Jun 2014, 6:20 pm)aureolin Can't seem to select the 27th September on there? It's greyed out at present.
(30 Jun 2014, 6:20 pm)aureolin Can't seem to select the 27th September on there? It's greyed out at present.
(30 Jun 2014, 6:22 pm)aureolin Yeah that's what I thought. Was just a bit confused when Marcus had said he'd bought his.
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Will stick it in here - Labour looking at Nationalisation options.
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-28349630
(17 Jul 2014, 5:14 pm)Andreos Constantopolous Will stick it in here - Labour looking at Nationalisation options.
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-28349630
(17 Jul 2014, 5:14 pm)Andreos Constantopolous Will stick it in here - Labour looking at Nationalisation options.
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-28349630
http://www.thejournal.co.uk/business/bus...ns-7489940
New pub for Central Station.
ISS staff to strike
http://m.sunderlandecho.com/news/north-e...-1-6781286
(14 Aug 2014, 12:25 pm)Andreos Constantopolous ISS staff to strike
http://m.sunderlandecho.com/news/north-e...-1-6781286
(14 Aug 2014, 12:25 pm)Andreos Constantopolous ISS staff to strike
http://m.sunderlandecho.com/news/north-e...-1-6781286
According to a punter on twitter, EC have diverted at least one train via Sunderland.
EC have tweeted the fact there are electricity supply problems affecting signals - but there is nowt on RTT, showing the diversion.
Any ideas anyone?
(21 Aug 2014, 6:09 am)Andreos Constantopolous According to a punter on twitter, EC have diverted at least one train via Sunderland.
EC have tweeted the fact there are electricity supply problems affecting signals - but there is nowt on RTT, showing the diversion.
Any ideas anyone?
Route affected
CrossCountry services between Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / Newcastle and Reading / Plymouth / Southampton
East Coast services between Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / Newcastle and London Kings Cross
First TransPennine Express services between Newcastle and York / Liverpool Lime Street
Northern Rail services between Morpeth / Newcastle and Hartlepool / Carlisle and also between Hexham and Middlesbrough
Description
Signalling problems at Newcastle means trains are currently being delayed by up to 60 minutes. This is expected to continue until 12:00.
Alternative Travel Options
East Coast passengers may use Grand Central, First TransPennine Express, CrossCountry and Virgin Trains services on all reasonable routes. Affected passengers at York should use First TransPennine Express services to Leeds and change for connections towards London Kings Cross.
First TransPennine Express passengers may use East Coast, CrossCountry and Northern Rail services on all reasonable routes. Passengers are also advised that there is a shuttle bus in operation between Newcastle and Chester-le-Street.
CrossCountry passengers may use East Coast, Grand Central, First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail and Virgin Trains services on all reasonable routes.
Northern Rail passengers are advised that buses are in operation from Newcastle to Carlisle.
(21 Aug 2014, 6:09 am)Andreos Constantopolous According to a punter on twitter, EC have diverted at least one train via Sunderland.
EC have tweeted the fact there are electricity supply problems affecting signals - but there is nowt on RTT, showing the diversion.
Any ideas anyone?
Route affected
CrossCountry services between Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / Newcastle and Reading / Plymouth / Southampton
East Coast services between Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / Newcastle and London Kings Cross
First TransPennine Express services between Newcastle and York / Liverpool Lime Street
Northern Rail services between Morpeth / Newcastle and Hartlepool / Carlisle and also between Hexham and Middlesbrough
Description
Signalling problems at Newcastle means trains are currently being delayed by up to 60 minutes. This is expected to continue until 12:00.
Alternative Travel Options
East Coast passengers may use Grand Central, First TransPennine Express, CrossCountry and Virgin Trains services on all reasonable routes. Affected passengers at York should use First TransPennine Express services to Leeds and change for connections towards London Kings Cross.
First TransPennine Express passengers may use East Coast, CrossCountry and Northern Rail services on all reasonable routes. Passengers are also advised that there is a shuttle bus in operation between Newcastle and Chester-le-Street.
CrossCountry passengers may use East Coast, Grand Central, First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail and Virgin Trains services on all reasonable routes.
Northern Rail passengers are advised that buses are in operation from Newcastle to Carlisle.
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-29127788
Revenue and profits increase again for publically owned operator
