From Kemble?

As part of this update, new users will not be able to sign-up for pay-as-you-go accounts from 12:00 on Tuesday 17 February until 17:00 on Tuesday 24 February.

Existing pay-as-you-go customers will be able to access their accounts as normal until 22:00 on Monday 23 February, when the update takes place. It is expected that pay-as-you-go accounts will be available again at 17:00 on Tuesday 24 February.

As a local who has heard broken promise after broken promise for decades, it will take much more than a crane turning up to clear a few planks of wood from around the entrance area to get me excited

Alternative Option: A free shuttle car sometimes operates from Kemble Railway Station for those arriving from other directions.

Mystery GP on train saves passenger's life


Train worker Veronika Rogers said she told Ian Drewery: "You are going to make it, you will be here with me."

A man who was resuscitated by a GP on a train has appealed to trace her so he can say thank you for saving his life.

Ian Drewery, 69, was travelling back to London from visiting his son in Swindon in September 2025 when he suddenly collapsed.

The train stopped in Reading where station staff rushed a defibrillator on board for the mystery GP to use.

On a return visit to thank all those involved, Ian said: "I was in the right place at the right time, to be surrounded by the right people."

Veronika Rogers, who was working on the GWR train on 14 September, was one of those who assisted. She recalled that she told Ian: "I do not let you go. I was saying, 'You are going to make it, you will be here with me.'"


Ian was reunited at Reading Station with some of those who helped him

At Reading Station, GWR worker Jack McIntyre said: "Veronika alerted me on the platform and it was quite extraordinary the way she came out and alerted all of us. We got the defib, got on the train, give it to the GP that was on the train and they worked on him. It is just extraordinary that he is here today."

South Central Ambulance Service said the GP's early CPR almost certainly saved Ian's life.

He said: "It's really good to be here, to meet that people that were involved in saving my life. That lady, she give me such effective CPR and I would not be here today were it not for her. If she's listening or sees this, I truly would like her to get in touch with the BBC so we can arrange to meet."

Hi Graham, need advice on repayment claim. Monday I went to Lichfield, hour late getting there due to late departing Bristol TM, incident at Cheltenham. Coming back just before Cheltenham some muppet threw a bicycle on the track, held up whilst it was moved and track inspected. Once got to Gloucester waiting for London train to Swindon, but this held up due to train doors not opening at Cheltenham. I didn't get back to Melksham by train. I initially did claim with CrossCountry,  this unsuccessful, they said do with GWR, did that, unsuccessful,  told to do with CrossCountry! Any ideas?

Who did you buy your ticket from?

On Trainline

Ah - then  I THINK tramline are your retailer and your should claim with them.

Ok. In the past had no issues with claims. The trainline app was coming up with a link for delay repayment, but now directing to operators.

Passengers hurt as tram derailed in bus crash


Fire officials have said that no-one was seriously injured in the crash

Passengers have been treated for minor injuries after a tram was derailed in a bus crash.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said all passengers were safe and some were treated for their injuries at the scene in Inham Road in Chilwell, Nottinghamshire, on Thursday morning.

Nottingham City Transport said there were "severe delays" on the Orange 36 line because of the crash.

Nottingham Express Transit (NET) said there were currently no tram services between Toton Lane and Bramcote Lane.


Fire crews at the scene in Inham Road in Chilwell on Thursday morning

The road was expected to remain closed "for some time", the fire service added.

NET posted on X: "We are unable to serve any stop on Inham Road or Field Lane. Buses arriving at Chilwell are normal route to Bramcote Lane, then continue Bramcote Lane, School Lane, left High Road, to resume normal route from Cator Lane."

Sgt Nicola Thomas, from Nottinghamshire Police, said Inham Road "is likely to remain closed for the rest of the day while investigations and recovery of the vehicles take place. While the incident has caused disruption this morning, there have been no reports of any serious injuries and the scene is now being made safe," she added. "Motorists are advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes."

13:30 Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour due 16:54 will call additionally at Dilton Marsh.
This is due to the train making extra stops because a train was cancelled.

14:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central due 17:49 will call additionally at Dilton Marsh.
This is due to the train making extra stops because a train was cancelled.

On this day, 19th February 2011, a long held dream became a reality as the first public passenger train operated the full length of the restored Welsh Highland Railway between Caernarfon and Porthmadog Harbour

This 25 mile journey takes passengers through some of the most dramatic scenery in Britain, including the village of Beddgelert and the spectacular Aberglaslyn Pass. While the restoration was a modern triumph, the railway's roots date back much further. The original WHR was formed in 1922, succeeding the horse drawn Croesor Tramway which had served the quarries since 1863. Unfortunately, the first era of the WHR was short lived, hampered by outdated, uncomfortable carriages and a reputation for being unreliable, the line closed in 1933. Today’s restored railway is a far cry from those early struggles, standing as a world-class heritage attraction and a testament to decades of hard work and vision.

... And then there is the mysterious 122a 

A CHANGE to how you board the Eurostar is about to make it much easier to head over to Europe.

The international train operator has said they will cut boarding times by 30 minutes in an attempt to ease crowding at St Pancras station.

Currently, Eurostar passengers must check in an hour before boarding their train, where they they have to wait in departures.

According to The Telegraph, there are plans to allow passengers to board Eurostar trains as soon as they arrive at the station.

Tech platforms would have to remove intimate images which have been shared without consent within 48 hours, under a proposed UK law.

The government said tackling intimate image abuse should be treated with the same severity as child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and terrorist content.

Failure to abide by the rules could result in companies being fined up to 10% of their global sales or have their services blocked in the UK.