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« Reply #390 on: December 15, 2018, 16:39:17 » |
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The gate line by Bonapartes will be of less use once the Train shed is in use again as that will do away with a large pedestrian flow from what is now the side entrance,I would think.
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« Reply #391 on: December 15, 2018, 17:03:45 » |
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The gate line by Bonapartes will be of less use once the Train shed is in use again as that will do away with a large pedestrian flow from what is now the side entrance,I would think.
True but WHEN ! I'm believe 2020/21. |
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« Reply #392 on: December 17, 2018, 11:10:08 » |
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New barriers in use this morning, interestingly the Queens Ann Gate one was exit only - I thought they were meant to be both ways?
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« Reply #393 on: December 17, 2018, 11:12:55 » |
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New barriers in use this morning, interestingly the Queens Ann Gate one was exit only - I thought they were meant to be both ways?
I think plan was always exit only. Bonopartes is 2 way People exiting come in big peaks (when a train arrives) whereas people entering are a much more even flow - so there is some sense in having more outbound than inbound gates. |
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« Reply #394 on: December 17, 2018, 12:11:58 » |
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New barriers in use this morning, interestingly the Queens Ann Gate one was exit only - I thought they were meant to be both ways?
Not according to the planning application (17/05690/LA ). |
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« Reply #395 on: December 18, 2018, 10:16:39 » |
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Interesting this morning caught a Cross Country train into Temple Meads, 99% of the time will always come into Platform 3
This morning we stop on platform 4, (3 was empty) and there are many station staff already there directing people to the new exit at Queen Anne Gates.
Co-incidence, or a subtle push to show people where the new exit is?
And to get usage numbers moving?
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« Reply #396 on: December 18, 2018, 10:49:46 » |
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On the face of it it appears to be a good idea to have XC▸ services stop at P4 instead of P3 to direct folk to exit through the Queen Anne Gates. However, it's not so good if you're making a connection.
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« Reply #397 on: December 18, 2018, 11:16:23 » |
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Interesting this morning caught a Cross Country train into Temple Meads, 99% of the time will always come into Platform 3
This morning we stop on platform 4, (3 was empty) and there are many station staff already there directing people to the new exit at Queen Anne Gates.
Co-incidence, or a subtle push to show people where the new exit is?
And to get usage numbers moving?
I see an unfortunate side effect from the new gates on passengers being met. Previously a 'meeter' could wait in the booking hall and all incoming passengers went past them. Now both parties will need to know that they must agree a specific meeting point. |
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« Reply #398 on: December 18, 2018, 13:29:47 » |
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« Reply #399 on: December 18, 2018, 13:35:04 » |
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With the current Temple Meads gyratory mess (many pavements|paths to Bristol are blocked), many commuters leaving the station will find the Bonapartes exit much better than walking through the crowded booking hall.
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« Reply #400 on: December 18, 2018, 19:08:03 » |
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Every silver lining has a cloud...
Depends on whom you are meeting. |
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« Reply #401 on: December 18, 2018, 19:14:14 » |
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I tried telling Lisa that the station map of BRI» on the NRE▸ website has not been updated... first she showed me some other maps, then she thanked me for my feedback. Can anyone think of a more effective way of nudging them into updating it?
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« Reply #402 on: December 18, 2018, 19:17:37 » |
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I tried telling Lisa that the station map of BRI» on the NRE▸ website has not been updated... first she showed me some other maps, then she thanked me for my feedback. Can anyone think of a more effective way of nudging them into updating it?
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« Reply #403 on: December 18, 2018, 19:52:22 » |
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I tried telling Lisa that the station map of BRI» on the NRE▸ website has not been updated... first she showed me some other maps, then she thanked me for my feedback. Can anyone think of a more effective way of nudging them into updating it?
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« Reply #404 on: December 19, 2018, 10:08:46 » |
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On a train in to work this morning two chaps in National Rail coats were talking, and I overheard them say something that I was wondering if someone on here would know the answer to?
At Easter 2021, "Bristol East" will be closed for six weeks for improvement works
I am curious as to where this "Bristol East" actually is and what it will affect?
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