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« Reply #375 on: November 23, 2009, 20:45:49 » |
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We were also reminded at every station that since it had been raining earlier in the journey we may have an umbrella with us so we needed to make sure we had that as well.
I was at Sheffield a few weeks back and it was p*****g down - the station announcer kept telling us every 5 minutes that the platforms MIGHT be wet !!!! |
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« Reply #376 on: November 25, 2009, 04:50:14 » |
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For some reason, I've just been reminded of an FGW▸ train manager I had on a journey once - might have been one of my usual journeys to Tiverton Parkway - he seemed pretty posh (maybe Oxford educated) and when giving amounts of time would always say something along the lines of "we will be arriving at Reading in 30, figures three zero minutes" - never heard the word figures used like that before or since!
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« Reply #377 on: November 27, 2009, 17:48:24 » |
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I was at London Victoria earlier this week and was stood near the platform for the Gatwick Express. The automated announcements were awful - how many times can you say Gatwick in one announcement!?
"Platform 14 for the xx:xx Gatwick Express service to Gatwick Airport, calling at Gatwick Airport only. A trolley service of drinks and light refreshments is available on this train. Platform 14 for the xx:xx Gatwick Express service to Gatwick Airport."
Then "The train now stood at Platform 14 is the xx:xx Gatwick Express service to Gatwick Airport, calling at Gatwick Airport only. Platform 14 for the xx:xx Gatwick Express service to Gatwick Airport."
How many times do they need to remind us that the Gatwick Express goes to Gatwick Airport? Surely its obvious from its name?
Then once I was on my train, I was told at every stop "Welcome aboard the Southern Service to Southampton Central and Bognor Regis, calling at xxxxxxxxx. This train will split at Horsham Coaches 1-4 will cotinue to Southampton Central, Coaches 5-8 will continue to Bognor Regis. This is coach 2 of 8."
Every so often, I was reminded that I was sitting in coach 2 of 8 and that the train would split at Horsham.
Are people really stupid enough to need to be molly cuddled by the TOCs▸ like this?
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« Reply #378 on: November 27, 2009, 17:57:09 » |
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I should add this is my opinion
As far as I know its disability laws gone mad. I appreciate the need for announcements for blind people for example - however how many blind people make a spur of the moment decision to travel. I rather suspect they plan out their journey so they don't get lost or alternatively take a companion.
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« Reply #379 on: November 27, 2009, 18:33:04 » |
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Are people really stupid enough to need to be molly cuddled by the TOCs▸ like this? Quite simply yes, I do agree it can be annoying. I use the Southern, Southeastern and Southwest services a lot and the amount of people who ask is this part of the train going to Y while its on route to Z |
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« Reply #380 on: November 27, 2009, 21:07:58 » |
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It would be good to switch off the coach numbers once they have split down to a single unit though.  One point not mentioned is that on Southern the SDO▸ is automatic, and can deal with individual coaches, so off the mainlines you'll also get messages explaining which doors will be usable at the next station. Paul |
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« Reply #381 on: November 28, 2009, 11:37:16 » |
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Christian Wolamr in a recent article in Rail complained about the announcemnts on the Javelin service to AShford. Apparently once they left Ebbsfleet there were several announcments of "The next stop is Ashford where the train will terminate" or words to that effect. If you're on teh wrong train from Ebbsfleet it's too late you're not going to be getting off at 140 mph so you're on it to Ashford whether you like it or not.
Prehaps there should be one announcment after Ebbsfleet. "Next stop Ashford where the train terminates. Sit back enjoy the ride we'll wake you when we get there.".
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« Reply #382 on: November 28, 2009, 18:06:43 » |
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The onboard SN announcements are appalling.
What makes matters worse is that the guards have to repeat announcements at places like Ford, Barnham etc, to give a list of connexions. Why can't they programme it in?
They need to REDUCE the amount of repetition.
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« Reply #383 on: November 29, 2009, 00:00:44 » |
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The onboard SN announcements are appalling. appalling appalling appalling appalling This is appalling. appalling appalling appalling They need to REDUCE the amount of repetition. Sorry, what?  |
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« Reply #384 on: November 29, 2009, 13:06:33 » |
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« Reply #385 on: November 29, 2009, 21:13:37 » |
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You've got to love this one on the old FGW▸ ex-Wessex services:
"Welcome aboard, please listen to the following announcement for your safety. Please familiarise yourself with the safety information located on posters in the passenger saloon. Emergency door opening procedures are located close to the doors. Please make sure all luggage is safely stowed in the overhead rack and when you leave the train please mind the gap between the train and the platform. And take care when you alight. Thank you."
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« Reply #386 on: November 29, 2009, 22:25:01 » |
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« Reply #387 on: November 29, 2009, 23:17:29 » |
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Rather OT, but BTline will be pleased to hear that Phil has invaded Plymouth... Now I know which Station Manager has a thing for Phil  |
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« Reply #388 on: November 29, 2009, 23:38:10 » |
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Rather OT, but BTline will be pleased to hear that Phil has invaded Plymouth... Now I know which Station Manager has a thing for Phil Apparantly he may be coming to Marylebone. AND he's back on the concourse at New Street! |
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