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« on: November 14, 2008, 08:22:58 » |
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Maidenhead commuters may not have noticed the change to the timetable, effective from 13th December, which sees the merger of the quick 07:02 and 07:04 services to Paddington. According to a note from local MP▸ Theresa May, this is for train refurbishment. Whist being done for a laudible reason I hope that taking the train our of service is only a very short term measure.
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« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2008, 18:37:24 » |
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Be standing room only on the 07:03 then
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Starship just experienced what we call a rapid unscheduled disassembly, or a RUD, during ascent,”
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« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2008, 08:19:44 » |
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Not suer what the actual capacity of either train is but, given existing high utilisation, I'm sure that it's going to be far worse than a spot of minor overcrowding. I suppose the capacity on a HST▸ could be increased a bit by redesignating the First Class carriages as open to all but I suspect that FGW▸ isn't currently intending for that to happen.
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« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2008, 17:41:34 » |
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Not suer what the actual capacity of either train is but, given existing high utilisation, I'm sure that it's going to be far worse than a spot of minor overcrowding. I suppose the capacity on a HST▸ could be increased a bit by redesignating the First Class carriages as open to all but I suspect that FGW▸ isn't currently intending for that to happen.
Remove the 2 first class and the buffet then replace them with standard class and instantly FGW would double the capacity of the train |
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« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2008, 17:47:33 » |
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And where are these standard class coaches coming from/what is this set going to do for the rest of the day?
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« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2008, 20:59:23 » |
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And where are these standard class coaches coming from/what is this set going to do for the rest of the day?
Did not say it was going to be easy  May FGW▸ are relying on the City of London redundancies to reduce the number of passengers. It actually shows how dire the availability of rolling stock is in the Thames Valley that a service has to be knocked out to allow for refurbishment |
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Starship just experienced what we call a rapid unscheduled disassembly, or a RUD, during ascent,”
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« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2008, 22:38:35 » |
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And what about this "extra" HST▸ when it arrives?
And the 180s?
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« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2008, 08:17:54 » |
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And where are these standard class coaches coming from/what is this set going to do for the rest of the day?
Just redesignate the First Class carriages as standard class - no need to change rolling stock. Just means a few lucky commuters have nice seats. |
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« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2008, 17:31:21 » |
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And where are these standard class coaches coming from/what is this set going to do for the rest of the day?
Just redesignate the First Class carriages as standard class - no need to change rolling stock. Just means a few lucky commuters have nice seats. Those paying for FC‡ won't like that one. I agree with the earlier comment about replacing carriages F&G. It always amazes me why there are so many FC seats on HSTs▸ . Is the capacity regularly utilised? |
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« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2008, 18:39:51 » |
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I agree with the earlier comment about replacing carriages F&G. It always amazes me why there are so many FC‡ seats on HSTs▸ . Is the capacity regularly utilised?
In a word Yes. |
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« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2008, 21:51:04 » |
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People only pay for a first class season ticket so they are guaranteed a seat/table/ two seats to work/ sleep etc.
Take that away, and FGW▸ will have more than a pathetic "fares strike" to deal with!!!!
NB: I have never bought a First Class ticket, nor am I planning to (unless it is cheaper than second).
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« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2008, 16:49:43 » |
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I find First Class is much more relaxing that standard class and the free food and drink is a big bonus.
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