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« on: January 08, 2008, 14:08:05 »
Go here to find a petition on the Government website to get FGW▸ (First Great Western) removed from the Franchise as they are so inadequate :

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/FirstGW/
 
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« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2008, 14:37:31 »
Rubbish. If anybody want removing its the government/DfT» (Department for Transport - about) themselves  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2008, 16:14:51 »
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If anybody want removing its the government

And are you old enough to vote, yet?
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2008, 16:52:26 »
Relevance?

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« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2008, 18:01:26 »
Complete rubbish!!!!!!
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« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2008, 18:14:54 »
Come on, it IS partly First's problem.

The Dft are to blame for service/stock cuts, but FGW▸ (First Great Western) are responsible for the staff shortages, operation etc.
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« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2008, 18:28:44 »
Quote from: dewarw on January 08, 2008, 18:14:54
Come on, it IS partly First's problem.

The Dft are to blame for service/stock cuts, but FGW▸ (First Great Western) are responsible for the staff shortages, operation etc.
Maybe so but stripping them of the franchise will put everything back by five years, things such as the Transwilts improvements, any more units etc etc.
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« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2008, 23:45:25 »
Sorry, but I have to agree with vacman again: this would NOT improve the current situation!  Sad
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament) 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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