Phil Richards
@philrichards.bsky.social
35 years in the railway industry, now retired. Interests are Rail travel (UK/EU & N America), Prog Rock, Craft Beer.
No service throughout the day for travellers with other purposes including those heading into the centre for the evening. And you can forget about taking the train at the weekend. But that aside, why not a full return back to the office as clearly many still work from home?
December 31, 2025 at 8:32 AM
No service throughout the day for travellers with other purposes including those heading into the centre for the evening. And you can forget about taking the train at the weekend. But that aside, why not a full return back to the office as clearly many still work from home?
The same tab had had stations between Van and Tehran listed for a while (since it was reintroduced?) and the train can be booked online. But a route that's probably off limits for many.
December 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The same tab had had stations between Van and Tehran listed for a while (since it was reintroduced?) and the train can be booked online. But a route that's probably off limits for many.
I get to keep the money from the sale and no need for the buyer to return the damaged item.
December 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I get to keep the money from the sale and no need for the buyer to return the damaged item.
No option to scan an item for a proof of postage receipt?
December 13, 2025 at 9:55 AM
No option to scan an item for a proof of postage receipt?
Had a breakfast of Melemen (Menemen?) dish with bread and tea. The menu is quite extensive. Understandably, no alcohol. Cards taken (subject to a signal). @seatsixtyone.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Had a breakfast of Melemen (Menemen?) dish with bread and tea. The menu is quite extensive. Understandably, no alcohol. Cards taken (subject to a signal). @seatsixtyone.bsky.social
A lot of intermediate stops and most passengers in my coach at least only travelled part way. No catering. I stay in Samsun tonight and head back to Sivas tomorrow. Really not much of a town to write home about, but a great fish dinner for just 350 TL!
November 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A lot of intermediate stops and most passengers in my coach at least only travelled part way. No catering. I stay in Samsun tonight and head back to Sivas tomorrow. Really not much of a town to write home about, but a great fish dinner for just 350 TL!
Two tracks for the Marmary Commuter and one for mainline. Both trains lost time. Train to & from Adapazari was the Ada Express which connects with Marmary trains at Gebze. These have reserved seats, catering and security checks before entering the platforms. Same security for YHT too.
November 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Two tracks for the Marmary Commuter and one for mainline. Both trains lost time. Train to & from Adapazari was the Ada Express which connects with Marmary trains at Gebze. These have reserved seats, catering and security checks before entering the platforms. Same security for YHT too.
I'm not sure if the classic line will retain the regional trains. Suspect it will stay open for freight. Part of the new line east of Çerkezköy is already in use. Open Rail Map still hasn't been updated.
November 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I'm not sure if the classic line will retain the regional trains. Suspect it will stay open for freight. Part of the new line east of Çerkezköy is already in use. Open Rail Map still hasn't been updated.
They were minimising trains on the classic line during the day, presumably to work on connections onto the high speed lines..
November 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
They were minimising trains on the classic line during the day, presumably to work on connections onto the high speed lines..
between Montréal and New York.
November 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
between Montréal and New York.
Heading to Bakirköy for my hotel for tonight. No surprise, but got basically no sleep on the train last night. YHT high speed train to Ankara tomorrow.
November 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Heading to Bakirköy for my hotel for tonight. No surprise, but got basically no sleep on the train last night. YHT high speed train to Ankara tomorrow.
Border checks for Turkey as @seatsixtyone.bsky.social reported a couple of months back is Edirne. The train wasn't that full (50 pax?) so not much hanging around in the cold. I got off at Çerkezköy & train was less than 10 mins late. Backtracked to Uzunköprü which of course was a route into Greece.
November 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Border checks for Turkey as @seatsixtyone.bsky.social reported a couple of months back is Edirne. The train wasn't that full (50 pax?) so not much hanging around in the cold. I got off at Çerkezköy & train was less than 10 mins late. Backtracked to Uzunköprü which of course was a route into Greece.
The RMT press release is a bit sketchy. Onboard train crew, station staff or fleet engineering? Different roles walking out could have different impacts on whether Eurostar could partially run or just grind to a halt?
October 15, 2025 at 8:49 AM
The RMT press release is a bit sketchy. Onboard train crew, station staff or fleet engineering? Different roles walking out could have different impacts on whether Eurostar could partially run or just grind to a halt?