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« on: August 22, 2008, 19:05:35 »

How does the next 7 days compare to May half term for crowded trains (both local services and to/from London) ? 
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« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2008, 21:24:57 »

Hello, sleepy, and welcome to the Coffee Shop forum!

I don't have any answer for this question, as it's rather outside my area - but we do have several members down in Cornwall, who I am sure will be delighted to help!
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« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2008, 21:31:58 »

I imagine it will be busy once the euphoria of Bank Holiday ( Roll Eyes) ends
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« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2008, 22:03:15 »

The bank holiday train services to and from here are always extremely busy, HST (High Speed Train)  and unit formations. If I could choose, theres no way I would make a long journey, especially for unguaranteed weather! Sad

The trains have been the same all through the summer though, probably due to more people holidaying here and the price of petrol!
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« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2008, 20:28:34 »

How does the next 7 days compare to May half term for crowded trains (both local services and to/from London) ? 

These seven days are busier than May half term generally in my experience, for all services especially the local services with tourists traveling around.
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