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32456,[41] 21:59, 13th SepTo 'stockpile food' is now our Government's official policy, apparently
32502,[39] 09:28, 15th SepAutomatic can use multi-operator if train cancelled
32496,[22] 21:37, 13th SepWhere was JayMac today, 13th September 2026?
31359,[22] 08:09, 16th SepSwindon <-> Westbury service updates and amendments, ongoing discussion ...
32494,[18] 08:49, 15th SepIs our consultant class too qualified and memberised for its good?
32445,[17] 21:57, 14th SepChange to Number 8 service at Temple Meads
32488,[17] 09:03, 13th SepDerailment in Normandy
32501,[14] 13:38, 14th SepLongest taxi ride? On this day, 15th September 1988
32486,[13] 10:51, 12th SepMore reliable than a 175....
32493,[11] 07:32, 13th SepThe opportunity that GBR offers
32150,[11] 14:04, 15th SepDreadful GWR performance figures
32506,[10] 08:11, 16th SepAnother worrying incident of sabotage - now in the Netherlands 15 Sept 2026
32479,[10] 22:36, 10th SepBarnstaple to Exeter overcrowding, September 2026
27886,[10] 16th Sep 2023Stations closed a very long time ago
32505,[10] 08:05, 15th SepPlymouth - Devonport - Saltash - St Germans - Liskeard (local) services
32504,[9] 10:10, 15th Sep[otd] 15th September 1830 - Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway
32458,[9] 14:25, 11th SepHow well travelled are YOU?
31163,[8] 12:56, 14th SepThames Valley infrastructure problems causing disruption elsewhere - 2026
28982,[7] 22:15, 10th SepClass 175s to Great Western Railway (GWR)
32492,[5] 00:22, 13th SepCouple surprise wedding guests with mini steam train
29131,[5] 02:27, 10th Sep[otd] 9th September 2006 - Last commuter train (for over 7 years) to Melksham
32495,[5] 14:23, 13th SepWestbury Station - lift out of order u.f.n. - 13 Sept 2026
28355,[3] 08:23, 12th SepNew Oxford - Bristol direct service, ongoing developments and discussion
32313,[3] 20:05, 11th SepWest Wilts Rail User Group - 16th September 2026
21257,[3] 18:31, 11th SepTrain named after Cornish 9/11 hero Rick Rescorla
32461,[2] 21:16, 5th SepThe Coffee Shop forum's mascot, Finn (with acknowledgement to his mentor JayMac)
32455,[2] 09:31, 4th SepCongestion on the Melksham single line overnight - 04 Sep 26
32149,[2] 13:23, 2nd SepAndy Burnham - Prime Minister with a strong transport reputation
32477,[2] 22:36, 9th Sep5029 March 1963 Newport to Salisbury (YouTube video)
32475,[1] 10:15, 9th SepNamed train - but where did it run?

 
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