Evaluation of new Avocet & Tarka Line Timetables

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[devon_metro]

They were rough before he started messing with them

[Conner]

They were rough before he started messing with them

Wouldn't say he helped the problem though. 

[Chris from Nailsea]

Erm, thanks, lads!

Could you perhaps enlighten the rest of us, please, and explain what happened to this particular 'idiot' who apparently caused criminal damage to a train?

 

[Conner]

Nothing, got off at Exeter Central.
And as it was 4 car and in front unit it was more unlikely for the guard to see him.
He could have only been about 10 though.

[Chris from Nailsea]

Still eligible for a clip round the ear, though?   

[vacman]

Still eligible for a clip round the ear, though?   

I wish!

[devon_metro]

Still eligible for a clip round the ear, though?   

Co-incipiently the guard was in possession of a BR^▸ (British Rail(ways)) metal ticket gripper

[6 OF 2 redundant adjunct of unimatrix 01]

to be fair if they dont break down the 142's are quite fast my only issues with them are overcrowding and they need updating another problem is if you hook up 2 142's yes there is more seating capacity but it must be a nightmare for the guard swithing between the two units and they dont know whats going on in the other unit, also when like with a few unlucky passsengers the other day from exeter st davids to exmouth they anounce if you are alighting at st james park (a station which is actually in a great location and im suprised is doesnt see more use) please sit in the front two carrages its a bit too late when you have started moving.......

atleast the 150's and 153's are designed to be doubled up

im guessing that the coupling and the unique design of the pacer would make the addition of a centre carrage highly unlikly?.

[gaf71]

to be fair if they dont break down the 142's are quite fast my only issues with them are overcrowding and they need updating another problem is if you hook up 2 142's yes there is more seating capacity but it must be a nightmare for the guard swithing between the two units and they dont know whats going on in the other unit, also when like with a few unlucky passsengers the other day from exeter st davids to exmouth they anounce if you are alighting at st james park (a station which is actually in a great location and im suprised is doesnt see more use) please sit in the front two carrages its a bit too late when you have started moving.......

atleast the 150's and 153's are designed to be doubled up

im guessing that the coupling and the unique design of the pacer would make the addition of a centre carrage highly unlikly?.

There are about 15 new guards newly started at Exeter resulting in a lot more 'spare' capacity, so you should see alot more of the multiple 142's double manned from now on.

[devon_metro]

to be fair if they dont break down the 142's are quite fast my only issues with them are overcrowding and they need updating another problem is if you hook up 2 142's yes there is more seating capacity but it must be a nightmare for the guard swithing between the two units and they dont know whats going on in the other unit, also when like with a few unlucky passsengers the other day from exeter st davids to exmouth they anounce if you are alighting at st james park (a station which is actually in a great location and im suprised is doesnt see more use) please sit in the front two carrages its a bit too late when you have started moving.......

atleast the 150's and 153's are designed to be doubled up

im guessing that the coupling and the unique design of the pacer would make the addition of a centre carrage highly unlikly?.

4 car 142s are a god send. Paignton's Sunday 1720 to Exmouth was pretty much full and standing by Torre, as a 4 car unit. If that had been a 150, it would have been a big squeeze! I cannot remember the last time I actually had to stand on a 142, whilst standing under the days of Wessex was a common occurrence! I'd love to see some passenger figures since the introduction of the pacers as it would appear that passenger numbers are comparatively higher than before. 

[6 OF 2 redundant adjunct of unimatrix 01]

last week i made 6 journeys on the exeter-exmouth line stood up twice train was packed all but one of the times, dont get me wrong in a way i do see this as a good thing the railways being busy however i can see how it would be off putting to anyone trying the train for the first time especially with children

[qwerty]

Slack is needed in Devon, 142s simply cannot keep to 150 timings unless driven aggressively.

Two points.

Firstly we do not drive "aggressively". Whilst I'm not suggesting that all drivers at Exeter are Mother Theresa, there is a strong ethic of professionalism. Adherance to professional driving standards is quite strictly monitored.

Secondly services which are diagrammed for 142 operation are timed appropriately.


We do our best with the equipment we are given.

[devon_metro]

Didn't suggest they were, just saying that on the old timings (note the age of the post), extra slack was needed.

[6 OF 2 redundant adjunct of unimatrix 01]

i have alot of respect for the drivers in devon never had so much as a sharp stop or too fast over points, i have applied for a job with fgw i hope i get it

[TerminalJunkie]

Whilst I'm not suggesting that all drivers at Exeter are Mother Theresa, there is a strong ethic of professionalism. Adherance to professional driving standards is quite strictly monitored.

Apropos of nothing in particular, what is Todger up to these days? Is he still driving Nuclear Trains in Cumbria?