Same trains, although the Liverpool Street ones are shorter until the tunnel opens, and indeed no toilets at all on board. Yet another decision by civil servants I am afraid - the official line is that average journey times will be about 20 minutes, which doesn't help those making longer journeys of up to 102 minutes. GWR run assorted fast and semi-fast services but the TfL ones are more or less all stations.
Now, now. Surely you have noticed the complete sh*g up on Northern and Trans-Pennine at present which is largely due to the botched introduction of new trains? Northern are getting 98 new 2-and 3-car trains, while TPE are getting 44 5-car trains. A long and sorry trail of errors, and far from all being the operators' fault, but the new trains are certainly happening. Slowly.
On leaving the bar, I felt a strong blow to the back of my head. Turning round, I discovered it was the pavement
Indeed, why only the other day I was on a class 170, a new train, ........well new to the north of England.
I haven't seen any of the rumoured new 195s or 331s on Northern Fail and the TPE Novas are supposedly not due till next year this side of the Pennines. Not holding my breath.
Travelodge are having one of their sales, with 20% off for selected dates/venues for bookings until 01 Jan. The discount code is 2020.
Just grabbed one for £22 !
On leaving the bar, I felt a strong blow to the back of my head. Turning round, I discovered it was the pavement
Stayed in Leeds for £20.99 last night.
If you're over 60 and your stay starts on a Sunday then you can get up to 3 nights with 25% off.
Enter OFFPEAK at the checkout. You will need to have a photo id when you check in to the hotel to prove the rate is valid for you.
In Liverpool for £18.74 per night as well!
A pub is for life not just for Christmas
The Northern Rail 10p ticket sale is back on again.