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The TM‡ on this service apologised for the lack of PA▸ announcements but found it difficult to reach the PA equipment due to unusually heavy passenger numbers (possibly as a result of issues raised by other forum members yesterday)
Or possibly because there is some sort of annual village fete somewhere near Castle Cary. |
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« Reply #121 on: June 25, 2015, 20:57:41 » |
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I should add that on depature from RDG‡ the Frome Service was if anything more lightly loaded than I would have expected for that service. I think this is one of the High Speed Train's ( HST▸ )'s that stops at TWY▸ (fast to there from PAD» ) where in my experience about 50% of those onboard get off. Edit: VickiS - Clarifying Acronym |
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« Reply #122 on: June 25, 2015, 21:04:25 » |
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The TM‡ on this service apologised for the lack of PA▸ announcements but found it difficult to reach the PA equipment due to unusually heavy passenger numbers (possibly as a result of issues raised by other forum members yesterday)
Or possibly because there is some sort of annual village fete somewhere near Castle Cary. There certainly have been a large number of un-ripened berries about the last few days ................ the rain on Friday should ripen them up a bit, hopefully there will be no more rain as that always over-ripens Glason Berries |
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Starship just experienced what we call a rapid unscheduled disassembly, or a RUD, during ascent,”
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« Reply #123 on: June 25, 2015, 21:06:41 » |
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I should add that on depature from RDG‡ the Frome Service was if anything more lightly loaded than I would have expected for that service. I think this is one of the HST▸ 's that stops at TWY▸ (fast to there from PAD» ) where in my experience about 50% of those onboard get off. I think you are right TC‡ |
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« Reply #124 on: June 25, 2015, 22:46:16 » |
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This is neverending.
Don't expect a good week next week with the forecast of a hot spell for most of the week with the thermometer nudging 30 degrees Celsius. |
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« Reply #125 on: June 26, 2015, 00:01:46 » |
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A timely reminder, then, from the Western Daily Press: Glastonbury Festival revellers will not be allowed on First Great Western trains if too muddy
Glastonbury Festival revellers have been warned they will not be allowed on trains taking them home if they are too MUDDY.
First Great Western is the only train operator which visits Castle Cary station near the festival site in Somerset.
But in a special leaflet printed for the five-day event, bosses have warned mucky festival goers they'll be turned away if they are too dirty.
The leaflet says: "In the interests of the comfort of all our customers, you will not be allowed to board the train if you are excessively muddy."
No such prohibition on anyone being excessively hot and sweaty, apparently.    |
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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 #126 on: June 28, 2015, 08:54:13 » |
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....with the temperature set to rise a few degrees this week, on what day do people think that everything will fall over due to "poor rail conditions"? summer weather being one of the other natural phenomena that the (UK▸ ) railways struggle to cope with.....sweepstake anyone?
I've got some very important meetings this week and I really, really hope they don't get messed up by numerous delays/cancellations.
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« Reply #127 on: June 28, 2015, 09:34:46 » |
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"A clear conscience laughs at a false accusation."
"Treat everyone the same until you find out they're an idiot."
"Moral indignation is a technique used to endow the idiot with dignity."
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« Reply #129 on: June 28, 2015, 09:39:48 » |
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« Reply #130 on: June 28, 2015, 09:58:47 » |
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........always nice to have something to look forward to, God knows how they manage in hot countries.
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« Reply #131 on: June 28, 2015, 11:41:46 » |
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....with the temperature set to rise a few degrees this week, on what day do people think that everything will fall over due to "poor rail conditions"? summer weather being one of the other natural phenomena that the (UK▸ ) railways struggle to cope with.....sweepstake anyone?
I've got some very important meetings this week and I really, really hope they don't get messed up by numerous delays/cancellations.
I am not very hopeful of a normal service being provided in hot weather, apart from the usual high rail temperature problems, signal failures seem to be more likely in hot weather. I would urge allowing extra time for travel to important meetings, and for journeys of up to say 100 miles keep enough cash to hand for a taxi if all else fails. |
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #132 on: June 28, 2015, 16:14:55 » |
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....with the temperature set to rise a few degrees this week, on what day do people think that everything will fall over due to "poor rail conditions"? summer weather being one of the other natural phenomena that the (UK▸ ) railways struggle to cope with.....sweepstake anyone?
I've got some very important meetings this week and I really, really hope they don't get messed up by numerous delays/cancellations.
I am not very hopeful of a normal service being provided in hot weather, apart from the usual high rail temperature problems, signal failures seem to be more likely in hot weather. I would urge allowing extra time for travel to important meetings, and for journeys of up to say 100 miles keep enough cash to hand for a taxi if all else fails. .........perfectly reasonable advice but of course the taxi would be at my own expense, despite having purchased a ticket from FGW▸ who are then unable to provide the advertised service. Do NR» actually do anything to mitigate against the effect of entirely predictable warm summer weather, or are they happy just to take the hit and pay out to the TOCs▸ ? I guess they are too busy "Building a Greater West" to worry about such minor details as keeping the trains running during the summer? |
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« Reply #133 on: June 28, 2015, 16:39:00 » |
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« Reply #134 on: June 28, 2015, 16:48:45 » |
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............best get the paintbrushes out sharpish then!!! Must admit I can't recall seeing any white rails? I thought one of the areas most at risk was on the approach to Paddington.......all regulation brown as I recall? |
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