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Title: 1220 Waterloo to Bristol, Friday 29th October 2021 Post by: JayMac on October 29, 2021, 16:44:01 Some observations on the soon to be withdrawn (but hopefully not) Bristol <-> Waterloo SWR services.
Today there is/was one up service and three down. It's a Friday so one can perhaps expect healthy loadings. And on the 1220 from Waterloo there was certainly a more than healthy loading. The service was made up of eight carriages. Six for Exeter St Davids and two for Bristol Temple Meads. I boarded the train at Basingstoke and noted just how busy the rear two carriages (for Bristol TM) were. At the behest of no one, and totally of my own accord, I decided to do a survey of the passengers in the rear two carriages. I counted 108 pax in these two carriages on departure from Basingstoke. Including some standing in the vestibules. I walked through both carriages asking passengers what there ultimate destination was. Approximately 90 were headed to stations between Salisbury and Bristol. Warminster, Westbury, Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Bath Spa, Keynsham and Bristol were all mentioned. Middle of the day so most definitely not commuters or students. And most definitely not fresh air. I chatted to a few of those who were headed to destinations between Salisbury and Bristol: (paraphrasing) "I use this route because it's cheaper." "Waterloo is more convenient for me." "I'm returning from visiting parents in Sussex. Clapham Junction is a much better place to change than going via Paddington." My surveying was in no way scientific but I think it provides an accurate snapshot of a well used, necessary, indeed vital, service. The two carriages destined for Bristol after leaving Andover. (https://i.ibb.co/wy99fd1/IMG-20211029-131414.jpg) (https://i.ibb.co/CMgbwnQ/IMG-20211029-131438.jpg) (Note: There were people standing in the vestibules and in 1st Class. Most of the 1st Class seats were occupied too) Title: Re: 1220 Waterloo to Bristol, Friday 29th October 2021 Post by: ChrisB on October 29, 2021, 16:49:23 "Half-tern and a Friday", said the DfT spokesman, "would you mind doing this again next Wednesday please?"
Title: Re: 1220 Waterloo to Bristol, Friday 29th October 2021 Post by: JayMac on October 29, 2021, 16:54:10 "Half-tern and a Friday", said the DfT spokesman, "would you mind doing this again next Wednesday please?" "I'd be happy to Mr SWR/Mr DfT. Could you please provide a 1220 from Waterloo to Bristol next Wednesday." Title: Re: 1220 Waterloo to Bristol, Friday 29th October 2021 Post by: TaplowGreen on October 29, 2021, 19:23:27 Very impressive moustache there!
Title: Re: 1220 Waterloo to Bristol, Friday 29th October 2021 Post by: Mark A on October 29, 2021, 21:13:12 Some observations on the soon to be withdrawn (but hopefully not) Bristol <-> Waterloo SWR services. Thanks for taking on this duty, it's appreciated. Mark Title: Re: 1220 Waterloo to Bristol, Friday 29th October 2021 Post by: grahame on October 29, 2021, 22:11:33 Some observations on the soon to be withdrawn (but hopefully not) Bristol <-> Waterloo SWR services. Thanks for taking on this duty, it's appreciated. Mark Indeed - massive "Thank you". I'm noting significant luggage there too - serious personal traffic / journeys and not just days out. Title: Re: 1220 Waterloo to Bristol, Friday 29th October 2021 Post by: ChrisB on October 30, 2021, 09:04:59 As I commented, it’s the end of half-term week
Title: Re: 1220 Waterloo to Bristol, Friday 29th October 2021 Post by: Timmer on October 30, 2021, 10:34:15 Very impressive moustache there! Certainly in line to win this year’s Movember top prize.Title: Re: 1220 Waterloo to Bristol, Friday 29th October 2021 Post by: JayMac on October 30, 2021, 12:55:27 As I commented, it’s the end of half-term week Very few noticeable family groups travelling on this service. Half term doesn't apply to university students. Title: Re: 1220 Waterloo to Bristol, Friday 29th October 2021 Post by: Mark A on October 30, 2021, 12:59:07 As I commented, it’s the end of half-term week Very tempted to go and be the man in the bowler hat on the 12:20 train from Waterloo next Wednesday but, drat, I've a commitment elsewhere. Mark Title: Re: 1220 Waterloo to Bristol, Friday 29th October 2021 Post by: ChrisB on October 30, 2021, 13:08:14 As I commented, it’s the end of half-term week Very few noticeable family groups travelling on this service. Half term doesn't apply to university students. There are kids prominently in both your photos. Title: Re: 1220 Waterloo to Bristol, Friday 29th October 2021 Post by: JayMac on October 30, 2021, 13:33:54 There are kids prominently in both your photos. Did I say there weren't any? Very few noticeable family groups. As a percentage of the overall loading. Title: Re: 1220 Waterloo to Bristol, Friday 29th October 2021 Post by: grahame on October 31, 2021, 08:57:07 I have used your data in my update at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/crazy-culling-trains-graham-ellis/ - Thank You.
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