Royal tour by train

[whole diary]

[grahame]

From the BBC^» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page)

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are embarking on a three-day tour on board the royal train to thank community workers and frontline staff in the UK^▸ (United Kingdom).

The royal couple will meet care home staff, teachers, pupils and volunteers to learn about the challenges they have faced during the coronavirus pandemic.

A spokeswoman said they were "looking forward to shining a spotlight on the incredible work that has been done".
The 1,250 mile-journey will include stops in England, Scotland and Wales.

The duke and duchess will board the royal train on Sunday, for what is believed to be Kate's first official journey on board.

Whether you are a royalist, a republican, or an indifferent, it's good to see William and Kate travelling by train.  Yes, of course their train is very different to the one others use but, yes, train travel is safe too.

[TaplowGreen]

From the BBC^» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page)

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are embarking on a three-day tour on board the royal train to thank community workers and frontline staff in the UK^▸ (United Kingdom).

The royal couple will meet care home staff, teachers, pupils and volunteers to learn about the challenges they have faced during the coronavirus pandemic.

A spokeswoman said they were "looking forward to shining a spotlight on the incredible work that has been done".
The 1,250 mile-journey will include stops in England, Scotland and Wales.

The duke and duchess will board the royal train on Sunday, for what is believed to be Kate's first official journey on board.

Whether you are a royalist, a republican, or an indifferent, it's good to see William and Kate travelling by train.  Yes, of course their train is very different to the one others use but, yes, train travel is safe too.

I wouldn't imagine that social distancing will be an issue on that particular service............suspect there will be a pretty good buffet available too? 

[broadgage]

More likely to be service at ones seat I suspect, than a buffet.

Glad to see the Royal train being used. Almost certainly greener than air or road transport. And as has been said the train is probably safer than the alternatives, against both accidents and deliberate attack.
I wonder if travel via Taunton is to be included ? In the past Taunton has been generally avoided as historically it was known for anti-royalist views.
It used to be the practice to close all curtains or blinds on the Royal train if it was unavoidably routed via Taunton.

More recently however the Royal train has visited the West Somerset Railway, so perhaps ideas have changed.

[Robin Summerhill]

I wonder if travel via Taunton is to be included ? In the past Taunton has been generally avoided as historically it was known for anti-royalist views.
It used to be the practice to close all curtains or blinds on the Royal train if it was unavoidably routed via Taunton.

More recently however the Royal train has visited the West Somerset Railway, so perhaps ideas have changed.

I thought the issue was not so much the monarchy but the monarch they had at the time.

I didnt know Taunton had any railways in 1685 

[TaplowGreen]

I wonder if travel via Taunton is to be included ? In the past Taunton has been generally avoided as historically it was known for anti-royalist views.
It used to be the practice to close all curtains or blinds on the Royal train if it was unavoidably routed via Taunton.

More recently however the Royal train has visited the West Somerset Railway, so perhaps ideas have changed.

I thought the issue was not so much the monarchy but the monarch they had at the time.

I didnt know Taunton had any railways in 1685 

Taunton hasn't moved on a great deal since 1685 to be fair 

[broadgage]

Young sir, you again tend to exagerate a little.
Taunton has moved with the times and many new innovations may be seen, including;

Electric lights, even in working class homes.
Shops with an upstairs.
Motor omnibuses have largely displaced horses.
Patent water closets are in general use.
The latest London fashions may be obtained in the larger stores.
Fine modern public houses, that serve chilled foreign lager beer as well as good honest ale. Some even serve imported wine.

[PhilWakely]

Young sir, you again tend to exagerate a little.
Taunton has moved with the times and many new innovations may be seen, including;
.....
Fine modern public houses, that serve chilled foreign lager beer as well as good honest ale. Some even serve imported wine.

..... but only with a Scotch Egg 

[grahame]

Young sir, you again tend to exagerate a little.
Taunton has moved with the times and many new innovations may be seen, including ...

Unconfirmed rumours also suggest ...

Electronic communication directly into the home, by means of radio, television and internet
Private motor vehicles largely displacing the motor omnibuses in their turn
Railway Trains in which coal and water traction has been replaced by diesel engines under the carriages
And railway trains in which mobile public house carriages have been replaced by at-seat service

There are those who consider that not all of these developments are positive ones.

[Clan Line]

Almost certainly greener than air or road transport.

I read somewhere that it runs on cooking oil - probably shares a tank with the chip pan in the buffet car      Unless they use microwave chips...........

[broadgage]

Unconfirmed rumours also suggest ...

1)Electronic communication directly into the home, by means of radio, television and internet
2)Private motor vehicles largely displacing the motor omnibuses in their turn
3)Railway Trains in which coal and water traction has been replaced by diesel engines under the carriages
4)And railway trains in which mobile public house carriages have been replaced by at-seat service

There are those who consider that not all of these developments are positive ones.

1= A welcome development, dangerous in the wrong hands, but so is printing, as is teaching the lower classes to read.
2= Arguable either way. Undeniably useful, but consider the climate, noise, congestion, and fatal accidents.
3= Most regrettable.
4= Even more regrettable. Bring back tavern cars.

[CyclingSid]

The latest London fashions may be obtained in the larger stores.

But possibly not for much longer?

[bobm]

Of course it should be remembered that where someone starts, others follow. 

We now have at seat service in pubs!   

[Surrey 455]

Of course it should be remembered that where someone starts, others follow. 

We now have at seat service in pubs!   

Recently yes, but Wetherspoons have been doing this for a few years with their phone app. Last year, on a weeknight a pint has sometimes appeared on my table as quickly as 1 minute after I placed the order. On a Friday / Saturday it has sometimes been as slow as 20 minutes later.

[Electric train]

The Royal train doing its original intent .................... a travelling hotel that is secure

The choice of the Royal train for this tour it can be maintained as Covid secure accommodation

[IndustryInsider]

This will be fantastic publicity for the railways, at a time when it is desperately needed.