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Coffee Shop - railway news
Public topics from 1 Sep to 1 Oct 2026
Public topics from 1 Sep to 1 Oct 2026
Introductions and chatHow well travelled are YOU? 5 Sep 2026
-Re: Why so many pictures?? 1 Sep 2026
Fare's FairWanted - a bit of automated intelligence. 1 Sep 2026
-Re: 'Surveillance pricing'. 1 Sep 2026
-Re: Interrail UK isn't ending [updated thread title] 3 Sep 2026
-Re: What's the biggest saving you can make by splitting your tickets? 3 Sep 2026
Buses and other ways to travelBus journeys in west of Scotland to be capped at £2 from Monday 1 Sep 2026
-Change to Number 8 service at Temple Meads 1 Sep 2026
-Re: Bath bus 6/7 goes electric 1 Sep 2026
-Re: Imber Bus Day - merged topics, ongoing events and discussion here 4 Sep 2026
London to the WestTrip Report: 29-30/08/2026 2 Days At Lord’s For England v Pakistan 1 Sep 2026
London to the CotswoldsRe: North Cotswold line delays and cancellations - 2026 4 Sep 2026
TransWilts line - Swindon, Chippenham, Melksham, Trowbridge, Westbury, SalisburyCongestion on the Melksham single line overnight - 04 Sep 26 4 Sep 2026
-Re: Swindon <-> Westbury service updates and amendments, ongoing discussion - 2026 3 Sep 2026
Portsmouth to CardiffSame word - different meanings - public transport context 2 Sep 2026
Bristol and Bath (WECA, now WEMCA)Re: New station at North Filton - now named as 'Bristol Brabazon' - ongoing discussion 4 Sep 2026
-Re: Bristol Temple Meads - station, facilities, incidents and events (merged posts) 1 Sep 2026
Shorter journeys in Devon - Central, North and SouthTrip Report: 27/08/2026 - Concert In Torquay 1 Sep 2026
Shorter journeys in Plymouth and CornwallRe: Newquay Line - services, incidents and improvements (merged posts) 3 Sep 2026
Across the WestRe: Class 175s to Great Western Railway (GWR) 2 Sep 2026
Campaigns for new and improved servicesBatteries Included! 507001 overpowers its third rail limitation 2 Sep 2026
-Re: Call for improved catering (a Coffee Shop!) in Cornwall 1 Sep 2026
-Re: Severn Valley Railway - public (not tourist) service trial 2 Sep 2026
News, Help and AssistanceCoffee shop - posting stats as we approach our 20th birthday 1 Sep 2026
The Lighter SideRe: 3rd and final (for now) "Rail related but no trains" 1 Sep 2026
-Re: 2 of 3 - rail related but no trains 1 Sep 2026
-Re: Railways but no trains - 1 of 3 2 Sep 2026
The West - but NOT trains in the WestTo 'stockpile food' is now our Government's official policy, apparently 4 Sep 2026
Diary - what's happening when?Bristol Temple Meads station - official opening of new Eastern entrance 4 Sep 2026
-3rd October 2026 - Finsbury Park Bus Running Day 1 Sep 2026
-Re: 29th August and 5th September 2026 - day trips Melksham to Weymouth 1 Sep 2026
-Re: BRTA, Westbury Forum, 9th May 2026 2 Sep 2026
Looking forward - the next 2, 5, 10 and 20 yearsRe: Andy Burnham - Prime Minister with a strong transport reputation 1 Sep 2026
Heritage railways, Railtours, buses, canals, steamships and other public transport based attractionsScience Museum Group Collection, Wroughton 1 Sep 2026
-Re: Bristol Temple Meads unusual activity 1 Sep 2026
-Re: West Somerset Railway - Bishops Lydeard, near Taunton, to Minehead 2 Sep 2026
The Wider Picture in the United KingdomScot Nats unhappy with GBR branding at Glasgow 2 Sep 2026
The Wider Picture OverseasRe: Germany: British woman killed in stabbing at railway station - 30 Aug 2026 2 Sep 2026
Railway History and related topicsNoble (?) failures 4 Sep 2026
-Re: A bit out in the sticks 4 Sep 2026
-Re: Cornwall's history - Trelawney, Trevithick, the miners and many others 4 Sep 2026
Topic count 41 of which 16 are new
 
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