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I'm not sure that Ashton Court would generate much traffic, even if it were on it's doorstep, which it's not, being a good 20 mins uphill walk. Long Ashton is further, and both involve a fairly unpleasant walk (A370). If you're minded to use public transport the Long Ashton P&R▸ offers services every 8 mins in the peak to all of Central Bristol and is much close to both locations. So I can't see a station at Ashton Gate attracting passengers to either location.
But my research on the topic did find out something interesting, but I'll post elseweher on that topic....
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« Reply #31 on: June 09, 2008, 22:02:56 » |
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Bear in mind though for people who don't drive such as myself it would be extremely useful! Looking forward to seeing what you found out...
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« Reply #32 on: June 10, 2008, 18:04:26 » |
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« Reply #34 on: June 12, 2008, 22:40:00 » |
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Thanks, again, Lee! May I please, quite seriously, encourage anyone who is able to attend, to do so? I will certainly be there, as it will be an excellent opportunity to hear from Andrew, who is clearly able to speak 'on behalf of FGW▸ ' in his senior role - and we can ask questions! This surely has to be a 'must go to' event for all Bristol commuters?? Andrew, I look forward to seeing you there on 12 July - and if any of our Coffee Shop forum members can also attend, I will be delighted to introduce myself to you, too! Chris    |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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At the risk of labouring the point - but it's just a few days away now, so a final gentle reminder: I do look forward to seeing anyone from the forum, as well as Andrew Griffiths, on Saturday. Chris  |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #36 on: July 13, 2008, 23:27:22 » |
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« Reply #37 on: July 14, 2008, 07:04:57 » |
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Many thanks for the notes Ollie. On the point about the 150 refurb. As Wabtec have done such a good job of the 158s and ahead of schedule, maybe they should be given the jobs of refurbing the remaining 150s which are way behind schedule if they were meant to be completed by May. |
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« Reply #38 on: July 23, 2008, 12:35:37 » |
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« Reply #39 on: August 14, 2008, 18:03:45 » |
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« Reply #40 on: August 14, 2008, 18:19:59 » |
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Hurrah. Link below returns. |
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« Reply #41 on: August 14, 2008, 18:43:00 » |
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Its good to be back.... |
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« Reply #42 on: August 14, 2008, 19:55:30 » |
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The FGW▸ Customer Panel minutes mention that, since the new timetable, passenger traffic is up around 25% in the first 3 months. I'm not sure what the target was, but that sound like a pretty reasonable result, and as word of mouth spreads the news of the improved service, one can hope that by the end of the first year the passenger growth will be very significant.
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« Reply #44 on: October 03, 2008, 18:09:57 » |
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From Friends Of Suburban Bristol Railways : Saturday 11 October FOSBR meeting 6 ^ 8pm
The transport, economic and environmental case for a publicly owned railway will be made by Bristol RMT▸ Regional Secretary, Alex Gordon, and Bristol branch ASLEF» secretary, Bernard Kennedy. This will be followed by plans to make a 10 minute film * showing the local network and the people who are making it happen. The meeting is open to the public.
To get to there, walk from Temple Meads Station down Approach Rd to metal rail on right, Great Western Staff Club, then down steps to the lobby. |
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