Allowing for the accumulated knowledge of this group, there are a few on Grahame's original list that would be more difficult than others. Havant to Hayling where I mis-spent my youth, would no doubt have the same issue that closed it. The bridge which was too expensive to replace and no only exists as row of stumps. In other cases it would no doubt to be dependent on the current state of the old track-bed, Guildford to Horsham (Christ's Hospital) where a tunnel has been fill with council waste, with the other half of the line (to Shoreham) it could be useful but it would need to be capable of running through whereas the previous layout was two separate lines that would have required reversing at Christ's Hospital. I presume the difficulty in a lot of cases would be where the track-bed has been sold off.

I note that the RAIB^▸ (Rail Accident Investigation Branch) report has been published:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/report-012017-wheelchair-contacting-a-train-at-twyford-station

This doesn't only happen with railways. I think you will find that Arriva buses are ultimately "owned" by DB^» (Deutsche Bahn - German State Railway - about), although some on the Reading-High Wycombe run are possibly older than some of the railway rolling stock. I think you will find that some of the buses in the Bournemouth/Christchurch area are run by part of the Paris Metro. Whether it is rail or bus, has the percentage increase in dividend been larger than the increase in fares?

Somebody (Campaign for Better Transport?) released a spreadsheet of new season ticket prices, which includes cost per mile. Have the spreadsheet, but can't find the source again.

I see on roadworks.org that they have started work on Burghfield road bridge, lowering the line and raising parapets. Also forward planning to lengthen platforms at Reading West and Theale.

On the subject of Longcross, it will be interesting to see if it finally comes to fruition. It was originally the home of the Military Vehicles Experimental Establishment (MVEE), hence the test track. MoD sold it to a developer years ago, and the "locals" have fought the plans for housing every inch of the way.

The artists impression in the paper the other day showed numerous multi-storey buildings, so hardly a village in the traditional sense. The other interested party is through the locked gate on the platform opposite MVEE. This is Wentworth Golf Club who wanted to up annual subs to a six figure sum.

So will NR^» (Network Rail - home page)/SWT^▸ (South West Trains) finally get a return on stopping about four trains a day for the dozen or more years since MVEE closed?

The South Downs National Park has specified that all former railway lines in their area; primarily Chichester to Midhurst, Petersfield to Pulbourough, also possibly the old Watercress Line, are not to be built on but retained for cycling and walking. So they obviously forsee a benefit for tourism. The Centurion Trail, from Chichester north to Lavant has now been extended to the Singleton/West Dean Tunnel. They are in the process of doing an environmental audit of the tunnel (bats?) with a view to extending to Singleton village. There are two more tunnels before Midhurst. Be interesting to see how it progresses. There was a report some years ago from the Scottish Government extolling the benefit of old rail tracks for tourism, and the economic benefits it brought to communities.

The Downs Link, the former Guildford to Christ's Hospital and Christ's Hospital to Shoreham lines are a well-used route. The only difficulty I had was where the council had used the tunnel by Baynards Station for landfill, which left a fairly precipitous descent over the top.

There are numerous other former rail tracks, but sometime there is conflict with preservation groups who hope to re-instate trains either commercially or as heritage lines. The former Downs Link lines are an example where there were various proposals but they never came to anything.

It might be worth searching for Suicide Audits. NHS Trusts, especially Mental Health ones, are expected to produce them as are Local Authority Public Health teams. Not sure if they are made public in most cases. Might also be worth looking at the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness, based at Manchester University. St Georges Hospital in London produces national report relating to substance abuse. These are not the pleasantest meetings to have to sit through, concerns tend to focus on "hotspots" (terrible term) which are quite often stations.. Network Rail, with Samaritans, say they are doing work in this area.

http://www.beach-huts.com/beach-huts-for-sale-location-mudeford-spit-hengistbury-head.php

although I am never sure whether they are taking the mick

Eight-person chalet carriage includes a kitchen, living area, bedroom and bathroom, for 32k!
Some parts of the coast you couldn't get a beach hut for that money.

For any users wanting to look into the legal aspects the recommended book (900 odd pages) is:
http://www.ramblers.org.uk/advice/rights-of-way-law-in-england-and-wales/the-blue-book.aspx
possibly available from local library. It is kept up to date by an on-line suuplement:
http://www.ramblers.org.uk/advice/rights-of-way-law-in-england-and-wales/the-blue-book/the-blue-book-extra.aspx
Possibly relevant in this case, standard rights of way procedures are varied by various railway law, Railway Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 onwards.

Am I misunderstanding something?
I assume this is the same offer:
https://www.gwr.com/destinations-and-events/offers/over-60s-offer
If I go the National Rail Journey Planner it quotes for Reading to Bristol Parkway Off Peak return with Senior Railcard on Tomorrow (Saturday) at £30.05, the GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) Tickets section quotes £48.00. The over-60s offer page quotes £37.35 with Senior Railcard, before the offer.
What have I done wrong?

Comments on Gatwick and Southampton taken. Never having the pleasure (or the money?) I presume that there is copious luggage space on Heathrow services. I don't think most passengers going to Gatwick on the North Downs line would want to pay the sort of premium you do for Heathrow. But presumably some thought has been given by TOCs^▸ (Train Operating Company) to NR^» (Network Rail - home page) intention/wish to run trains from Oxford to Gatwick. Let alone the current news (propaganda) that Gatwick are going to build another runway whatever, probably be long after I am using the great railway system in the sky.

I am a new member, but have been watching from the side lines for sometime.
A variation on the issues with spaces on trains, last weekend two of us went to Brighton. First leg Reading - Gatwick, all cycling spaces full of luggage, and overflowing in the aisles. Does this mean that GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) really needs a specific airport set to allow for the increased luggage requirements of air travellers?
A similar situation occurs with Cross Country from Reading (and before?) to Southampton especially on Saturdays when there is a liner due to board. Cycle spaces and gangways full of luggage, and often only a four-car set. Do Cross Country speak to the Port of Southampton to plan for increase in demand. Or am I in La La Land?