Bristol Temple Meads - station, facilities, incidents and events (merged posts)

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[Red Squirrel]

Sorry, I think that's a rather patronising and disappointing reply that doesn't encourage discussion but makes me feel slapped down.

That wasn't my intention, and I'm sorry for any offence. You were (as I see now re-reading your post) very clearly talking about the extended canopies rather than the overall roof, but somehow I missed that. My bad.

I think you are also suggesting that the fact that the main roof was badly repaired in 1986 does not excuse the lack of maintenance elsewhere. I would have to agree.

[Celestial]

That wasn't my intention, and I'm sorry for any offence. You were (as I see now re-reading your post) very clearly talking about the extended canopies rather than the overall roof, but somehow I missed that. My bad.

I think you are also suggesting that the fact that the main roof was badly repaired in 1986 does not excuse the lack of maintenance elsewhere. I would have to agree.

Thanks for that, it's appreciated. I think the fact that several people had liked your post particularly wound me up, given the tone I read into it, hence my aggrieved response.

[southwest]

That wasn't my intention, and I'm sorry for any offence. You were (as I see now re-reading your post) very clearly talking about the extended canopies rather than the overall roof, but somehow I missed that. My bad.

I think you are also suggesting that the fact that the main roof was badly repaired in 1986 does not excuse the lack of maintenance elsewhere. I would have to agree.

Thanks for that, it's appreciated. I think the fact that several people had liked your post particularly wound me up, given the tone I read into it, hence my aggrieved response.

It happens quite a lot on here, quite a few people either don't realise they are doing it or enjoy aggravating people, often the ons who have been on here the longest. It would just be nice if people thought about what they typed before typing.

[Celestial]

It happens quite a lot on here, quite a few people either don't realise they are doing it or enjoy aggravating people, often the ons who have been on here the longest. It would just be nice if people thought about what they typed before typing.

I don't imagine for one moment that Red Squirrel was deliberately trying to aggravate me. Your second comment is undoubtedly true of social media generally, but I wouldn't say this forum is any worse than others, and actually probably a lot better. Still, the apology was very much appreciated and has been accepted, so the matter is closed as far as I am concerned.

[grahame]

It happens quite a lot on here, quite a few people either don't realise they are doing it or enjoy aggravating people, often the ons who have been on here the longest. It would just be nice if people thought about what they typed before typing.

I rather thought a misunderstanding had happened and been cleared [edit to add - thank you for confirming that, Celestial] ... moving on, with members better understanding each other.

Some of us old hands can indeed irritate - if I mention Melksham more than a couple of dozen times a day, for example. But there's no enjoyment with that irritation.   There are other times that we irritate or are sharp with others without realising it - you, too, southwest (and I have mentioned it once or twice) can do so. Let's understand than and talk on.  And if any of us, really, enjoy aggravating then perhaps this is not the place for us.

[chuffed]

Spats are rare on this forum....more likely to be seen on gentlemen of a certain vintage, occupying a dining car eating fillet steak and drinking port.....hmmm, reminds me of someone.....

[johnneyw]

Not sure whether this merited a new thread but it links into development at Temple Meads, especially it's further transport links.  Although it's been covered a little in the past, Bristol Live have a fairly interesting article on the cable car idea that seems to have still not gone away. The proposal it to include Temple Meads in the system, link below.

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/plans-cable-cars-between-bristol-4331798?fbclid=IwAR1PTla4iwN5JG-O4MN2pz1rckrWt3YbrpGfHiKzkBf0PVT34I7HQsbshUI

[TonyK]

Not sure whether this merited a new thread but it links into development at Temple Meads, especially it's further transport links.  Although it's been covered a little in the past, Bristol Live have a fairly interesting article on the cable car idea that seems to have still not gone away. The proposal it to include Temple Meads in the system, link below.

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/plans-cable-cars-between-bristol-4331798?fbclid=IwAR1PTla4iwN5JG-O4MN2pz1rckrWt3YbrpGfHiKzkBf0PVT34I7HQsbshUI

It comes around most years, mid-summer. We had guided pods once, to break the monotony. Most grandiose plans for public transport for Bristol either fizzle out or turn into a couple of slightly amended, but fantastically expensive, bus routes.

[johnneyw]

The article indicates that Bristol City Council don't like it so it may not be that bad an idea after all.

[TonyK]

The article indicates that Bristol City Council don't like it so it may not be that bad an idea after all.

If they do put in a planning application, BCC^» (Bristol City Council - about)'s attitude will be very interesting.

[Red Squirrel]

The article indicates that Bristol City Council don't like it so it may not be that bad an idea after all.

If they do put in a planning application, BCC^» (Bristol City Council - about)'s attitude will be very interesting.

The Bristol Live article says:

The council says Clifton Cable Company is welcome to progress its own planning application.

I'm not normally one who ascribes to this kind of theory, but it did leave me wondering whether the council makes a profit on planning applications. If so, they should do well out of this scheme.

[bobm]

News for cyclists from Network Rail.

Updates to cycle parking

Cycle parking on platforms 3 and 4 is being removed from Sunday 6 September 2020, to allow for renovations and for station security.

Any bikes left on the station platform will be moved to a secure location on Sunday 6 September 2020. If your bike is among those moved, please contact a member of station staff by Friday 6 November 2020.

All cycle parking on Station Approach will remain and a new facility is being built. Further details will be confirmed soon – please watch this space.

[rogerw]

I'm not normally one who ascribes to this kind of theory, but it did leave me wondering whether the council makes a profit on planning applications. If so, they should do well out of this scheme.

All planning applications attract a fee, the bigger the application, the larger the fee. There is an upper limit on fees but I don't know what the current limit is. So yes, BCC^» (Bristol City Council - about) will make money from any application but they will also have to spend money dealing with it. Whether they will make a profit is another matter and I doubt if any one can give an answer to that

[TonyK]

I'm not normally one who ascribes to this kind of theory, but it did leave me wondering whether the council makes a profit on planning applications. If so, they should do well out of this scheme.

They probably don't, especially not if the cost of defending appeals against meritless decisions is taken into account. An example is the refusal of the McDonalds in Fishponds. Leaving aside the merits or otherwise of the food dispensed by that company's franchise holders, the application was not to build a McDonalds, but for demolition of an existing warehouse and construction of two-storey restaurant. That was in keeping with national and local planning frameworks and was recommended for approval by the planning officer. It was refused because of a loud protest, which persuaded the planning committee that it could cost them their seats, with the subsequent appeal costing BCC^» (Bristol City Council - about) a figure north of £100,000. Such is the price of popularity democracy.

That said, would this idea need one application for a transport network, or lots of individual ones for a pylon, ticket office, ice cream stall, toilets for all appropriate categories etc?

[Red Squirrel]

NEW BIKE STORAGE AT TEMPLE MEADS BRANDED ‘SEXIST INFRASTRUCTURE’

Anybody whose bike is still locked to the stands inside Bristol Temple Meads has until Sunday to remove it.

The stands next to platforms four and seven are closing both due to renovations and station security, according to Network Rail. Any bikes left on the platforms will be moved to a secure location on Sunday and can be collected until November 6.

Replacement cycle racks being installed outside the station on Friary have already come in for criticism from a city council cabinet member for transport.

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Former cabinet member Mhairi Threlfall... said: “Dear @networkrail why on earth have you opted for these? My bike has very high handle bars so will not fit, I reckon this will be similar for many women let alone the pure weight of my bike means I can never use the top slider, the curved roof is a nonsense. #sexistinfrastructure”

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Source: Bristol 24/7