Posts about "trains"

Timing of the Tables

Published on 13 February 2004 in Internet, internet, Planet Bods, railways, search, trains

A scouring of the Apache server logs reveals why people keep looking for train timetables...

First Class!

Published on 20 December 2003 in Transport, Midland Mainline, railways, train tickets, trains, Virgin Trains

When it comes to long distance travel, I always prefer the train - and nothing beats the comfort of first class.

Bank Holiday Rail Closures

Published on 22 August 2003 in Transport, bank holiday, railways, trains

Are you surprised that we have to actually maintain our railways? It seems many are.

A Train From Manchester

Published on 17 August 2003 in Transport, Midland Mainline, railways, trains

In contrast to the Virgin Pendolinos, you can get on Midland Mainline's new service from Manchester to London. Older trains, but lovely scenery. Shame it was just so late...

A Train To Manchester

Published on 17 August 2003 in Transport, railways, trains, Virgin Trains

A journey up to Manchester on Friday gave me my first chance to try one of Virgin's new Pendolino trains which are now running up and down the West Coast Mainline.