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« on: May 17, 2008, 10:26:24 » |
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According to Severnside Community Rail Partnership, there will be free Sunday trains 1 June and following Sunday on the Severn Beach Line.
My thanks to Joe Patrick of FOSBR▸ for providing this info.
The official launch of the improved service will take place at Clifton Down at 10.30am on the 1 June.
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« Last Edit: June 11, 2008, 20:03:15 by Lee Fletcher »
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Lee
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« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2008, 19:29:59 » |
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Quotes from Andrew Griffiths (link below) : http://thisisbristol.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=145365&command=displayContent&sourceNode=145191&contentPK=20746469&folderPk=83726&pNodeId=144922"One of the main elements of our plan was to increase the number of trains on the line because it is a relatively infrequent service, especially compared to buses.
"It is going to be very useful to the city. There will now be 54 more return trips on the line per week.
"At the moment it is used by 400,000 people a year and we hope with the extra trains and journeys that will rise by at least a third to more than 500,000.
"On Sundays, the train only goes as far as Avonmouth because that is as far as Bristol City Council's boundaries cover.
"But for many people the line will provide easy access across the city.
"There isn't an alternative service with that kind of speed. They are very fast, and now more frequent.
"Other improvements to the stations served by the line include better lighting and customer information screens which are set to be installed.
"Other projects have involved local schools and communities, including a mural and community garden.
"It's all about bringing the stations back into the community and better serving the people of Bristol.
"The more people who know about the service, the better." The Severnside Community Rail Partnership Severn Beach Line website can be found in the link below. http://www.severnbeachline.org/ |
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2008, 21:10:01 » |
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My only (slight) reservation is over Andrew's maths. "At the moment it is used by 400,000 people a year and we hope with the extra trains and journeys that will rise by at least a third to more than 500,000."
I make that a rise of 'at least a quarter', Andrew. C.   |
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William Huskisson MP▸ 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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« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2008, 21:38:11 » |
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He did say MORE than 500,000 though |
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2008, 21:44:02 » |
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Yes, he did - but an increase of "at least a third" from 400,000 would be "more than 533,333". Either way, his maths is dodgy (and him an ex-school teacher, too!) |
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William Huskisson MP▸ 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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« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2008, 21:47:38 » |
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It could be that he thought a third sounded better and wanted a big round number ... I'd hope it'd raise over 533,000 to be honest.
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Lee
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« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2008, 20:02:14 » |
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Confirmation recieved from Keith Walton at SCRP that Free Sunday travel offer is to be extended to next Sunday 15th June.
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John R
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« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2008, 20:28:54 » |
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Yes, big notices up at TM‡ this evening advertising this.
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« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2008, 20:38:35 » |
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Good PR▸ from FGW▸ for extending the offer to this Sunday.
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2008, 23:19:52 » |
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Yes, and I (very nearly literally!) bumped into Mike Holmes on platform 3 at BTM▸ today, confirming this to someone: fair play, FGW▸ !  |
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William Huskisson MP▸ 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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Lee
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« Reply #11 on: June 16, 2008, 00:21:42 » |
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Yes, big notices up at TM‡ this evening advertising this.
And here is one of them (photo taken at Clifton Down on 12/06/2008) :  No cancellations reported on the log. Anyone know different?......... http://www.savethetrain.org.uk/severnbeach.php |
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« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2008, 00:23:47 » |
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All ran to time today.
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Lee
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« Reply #13 on: June 16, 2008, 16:44:53 » |
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From the Severn Beach Line train cancellations ^ Sunday 8th June 2008 reply from Mark Bradshaw, Labour Bristol City Councillor responsible for transport (link below) : http://www.fosbr.org.uk/MB.htmI have sought explanations for the cancellations. In short, two of the services were cancelled for unit failure. This raises questions about resilience and contingency plans as I would expect there to be spare rolling stock available on a Sunday; we are pursuing this point with FGW▸ . The third cancellation was altogether more bizarre with a staff member going out with the wrong train leaving the Severn Beach train short. FOSBR▸ have also received a reply from the Bristol Lib Dems (link below.) http://www.fosbr.org.uk/JR.htm |
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