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1  Journey by Journey / Oxford, Didcot and Reading from the West / Re: Swindon to Oxford - new proposal from the "Go!" Coop on: April 23, 2010, 13:04:35
Is there an opinion on how likely "Go" are to be successful? Is anyone investing in this company?

The launch prospectus enables prospective passengers to invest from as little as ^100.

As a potential passenger I am very inclined to put ^100 into supporting the development of a rail link between Yeovil Junction and Oxford - the prospect of improved rail services at Melksham has my support.

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2  All across the Great Western territory / Introductions and chat / A satisfied FGW customer (well mostly).. on: October 28, 2007, 08:47:15
Hi,

Just found this forum (via Google) and thought that as I regularly use FGW (First Great Western) to commute between Exeter and  Trowbridge I should register and share my mostly positive experiences.

I really enjoy rail travel, especially on the FGW  services between Paddington and Exeter.  I can change at either Bath Spa or Westbury for trains to/from Trowbridge so giving me a little variety in travel plans and I have only once had an issue with a train being cancelled (taxi provided) or running more than a few mnutes late. 

My main criticism is of the new style coaches - I dont like the airline style  seats or colour scheme...I prefer to sit at a table and liked the fealing of space that I enjoyed in the older style of coach. The new, taller seats create a more private travel space but I tend to feel a little hemmed in..

As regards staff. I've always found the FGW staff to be reasonable and helpful and often to have a sense of humour. I guess we dont have "guards" any more but some staff still exhibit a passion for the railway - and that has a real impact on their attitude to work and us customers.

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Phil Vossler
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