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« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2018, 12:21:09 »
As a matter of (my own) interest what, specifically, was the source of the stated 13:44 departure time?
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« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2018, 17:32:27 »
Grahame's eyes I believe
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« Reply #17 on: January 04, 2018, 18:03:43 »
Quote from: Bob_Blakey on January 04, 2018, 12:21:09
As a matter of (my own) interest what, specifically, was the source of the stated 13:44 departure time?

Quote from: Adelante_CCT on January 04, 2018, 17:32:27
Grahame's eyes I believe

My eyes, and Lee's eyes.   We were watching the clock in my car (sorry, I drive occasionally). As we turned into the top of the slope down to the station, we saw the train already in significant motion - clock said 13:44.   So surprised that we checked my car's clock against most of our mobile phones.    Final check - Real Time Trains doesn't give Melksham departure times, but data on there was consistent with such an early departure.
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« Reply #18 on: January 16, 2018, 12:33:09 »
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We would recommend arriving at least 5 minutes prior to the departure of trains from Melksham. This ensures that if a train does for any reason leave slightly early then customer is able to still make the train. Unfortunately we are unable to inform customers of the outcome of investigations and the actions taken, however we do take complaints seriously.
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« Reply #19 on: January 16, 2018, 13:47:39 »
Looks like they believed you and the driver/Guard got a "Please Explain"
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