Great Western Coffee Shop

What?

There are no HST passenger workings between Westbury and Bristol. The HST runs as 5A85 Westbury - St Phillips Marsh

Yep - same at Keynsham - from ^1 to ^2.10, defeats the object if more than half the people stop paying.  I did this morning because I was running late.  I shall leave early tomorrow and park on the street.

I know what you mean, but the sad fact is - the authorities aren't stupid. They will have factored into their charging strategy the fact that there will be a sharp dip immediately after the increase, and then give it a few weeks (or even a spell of wet weather) and usage will soon be back to normal, but with far more money coming in.

Anyone know if the Chippenham Station Car Park #1 rate has gone up again from ^4.70 a day?

APCOA (?) set the prices for fgw stations as far as i'm aware. However yes, they are trying to boost revenue!

APCOA operate the car parks on behalf of FGW. FGW would set the cost of the car park factoring in APCOA's management fee.

I would suggest getting used to hikes like this as those premium payments to Dft begin to bite.

Isn't the flow of money (under the 'cap and collar' rules) in the other direction? I thought FGW were in 'revenue protection' at the moment.

Ellie Banks, spokeswoman for the train operator, said: "We are reducing the amount we subsidise car parking at our stations, particularly in areas where non-rail passengers are using our facilities and leaving less space for genuine customers.

"For the past three years we have absorbed increasing costs of car park maintenance. However, given the current climate, this is no longer sustainable in the long term.

"We have been working with local authorities to make sure our prices remain less than town and city centre car parks."

Isn't the flow of money (under the 'cap and collar' rules) in the other direction? I thought FGW were in 'revenue protection' at the moment.

Ellie Banks, spokeswoman for the train operator, said: "We are reducing the amount we subsidise car parking at our stations, particularly in areas where non-rail passengers are using our facilities and leaving less space for genuine customers..

For the past three years we have absorbed increasing costs of car park maintenance. However, given the current climate, this is no longer sustainable in the long term"

I'm not sure what specific offence may or may not be committed by dangling one's legs over the edge of the platform (I don't think "criminal stupidity" is on the statute books yet...) since as I understand it trespass wouldn't cover it.

11. General safety
(1) No person shall move, operate, obstruct, stop or in any other way interfere with any automatic closing door, train, or any other equipment on the railway except:
(i) in an emergency, by means of any equipment on or near which there is a notice indicating that it is intended to be used in an emergency; or
(ii) any equipment intended for the use of passengers in that way in normal operating circumstances.

And I bet they'll be the first ones complaining and wanting compensation when they lose their legs.

I have received several complaints recently about the state of Keynsham Railway Station, both from residents and from people who work in or visit the area and use the station. I have also had a complaint from a local MP.

The whole station appears very unkempt and unwelcoming. The main shelter on the eastbound side is in a very poor state with a peeling roof, several broken glass panels and a partly burnt bench. The rubbish bags are often overflowing or non-existent, with rubbish often left uncollected, so more frequent rubbish collections and general station cleansing is needed. There is graffiti on both metal shelters and some of the lights under these shelters are still not working.

All of this results in a very unpleasant and insecure waiting environment for passengers, especially with the onset of dark nights. This is exacerbated by the fact that there is only an hourly service and there are no information display screens. Virtually all of the other stations within the West of England area have information display screens with real-time information ^ even Freshford which serves many fewer passengers than Keynsham has an information screen whereas Keynsham still only has a push-button, telephone-connected Help Point which is frequently out of order.

The inhospitable conditions at Keynsham Railway Station, which raise personal security fears especially in the evening when there are fewer people around, make it very difficult for us to promote rail as an attractive option.

Councillor Paul Crossley

Leader, Bath and North East Somerset Council

Do the SVB line stations have CCTV yet?

You can already ore empt it with the app

And you can even get the pre assigned p,acts and head codes on traveline sites

You can already pre-empt it with the app

And you can even get the pre assigned platforms and head codes on traveline sites

Maybe these should be more advertised

Station's shelter a disgrace but my complaints are ignored

Keynsham station's east- bound shelter is a disgrace. People are drinking here probably taking drugs, they are urinating over the bench and floor, and the stench is very strong.

The overall condition of this shelter is disgraceful. Rubbish bins are overflowing with drink cans, bottles and papers strewn all over the floor; this is what you get for the highest train fares in Europe.

I have written to Great Western trains pointing out all the problems. Previously I phoned up but on two occasions I have been totally ignored. It is obvious to me First Great Western trains is not a caring company.

DAVID WOOD RMT Union Bristol

If anything doesn't it say more about the people who use the station rather than FGW?