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Title: Christmas peak restrictions?
Post by: LiskeardRich on December 16, 2015, 22:34:36
As they have in previous years are GWR relaxing off peak restrictions between Christmas and new year.

I've tried google and can only find details and date ranges for previous years.
Need to arrange a meeting in Exeter on 29/12 and will arrange it for me to arrive on the earliest off peak train I can!


Title: Re: Christmas peak restrictions?
Post by: ChrisB on December 17, 2015, 05:26:58
The only thing I've specifically seen is that Weekend First is available thoughout - 24th to 3rd inclusive.

I suspect peaks have been abolished for the sanme dates? (Maybe not 24th AM?), but you're right, it needs publicising


Title: Re: Christmas peak restrictions?
Post by: Timmer on December 17, 2015, 05:59:55
P30 of the GWR Guide to travelling with GWR at Christmas, available at all staffed stations (contains everything except timetables!) (sigh) :

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Time restrictions will be lifted on GWR services from Thursday 24th December to Sunday 3rd January inclusive


Title: Re: Christmas peak restrictions?
Post by: LiskeardRich on December 17, 2015, 16:56:04
Thank you. I haven't been to the station recently to see that leaflet and cant find it reproduce online.

A 9am appointment in Exeter could be on the cards, and a Day Ranger.


Title: Re: Christmas peak restrictions?
Post by: Timmer on December 17, 2015, 17:55:42
Hi Rich

That's correct, you won't find the booklet reproduced online which is a shame because it's a good and detailed publication, except for train times.


Title: Re: Christmas peak restrictions?
Post by: bobm on December 17, 2015, 23:41:08
I think it is an excellent publication and have told GWR so. Given that full timetables over Christmas would turn it into a huge book, the only thing I think it lacks is a page of last trains to major destinations on Christmas Eve/New Years Eve.


Title: Re: Christmas peak restrictions?
Post by: Timmer on December 18, 2015, 05:53:40
the only thing I think it lacks is a page of last trains to major destinations on Christmas Eve/New Years Eve.
Something that has appeared in previous years. All I can say is thank goodness for sites like Real Times Trains and Open Train Times now timetables are no longer produced.


Title: Re: Christmas peak restrictions?
Post by: plymothian on December 27, 2015, 22:47:30
@GWRHelp have advised someone that Wednesday [30th] is a normal day and all usual peak restrictions apply.

Not very helpful!



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