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« Reply #30 on: January 10, 2008, 09:46:14 » |
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What bugs me about the current winter SIV service on a Sunday is its pretty much hourly. Why on earth cant you run it hourly PNZ to/from SIV on a Sunday, would surely capture much more trade (if actually marketed), faster than bus and far more scenic..... (even if not possible in the summer)
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« Reply #31 on: January 10, 2008, 16:03:30 » |
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What bugs me about the current winter SIV service on a Sunday is its pretty much hourly. Why on earth cant you run it hourly PNZ to/from SIV on a Sunday, would surely capture much more trade (if actually marketed), faster than bus and far more scenic..... (even if not possible in the summer)
And cheaper! Much cheaper. The bus costs a small fortune down here. |
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« Reply #32 on: January 10, 2008, 16:44:19 » |
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Bus from SIV-PNZ is ^4.00 return, train is ^3.00 CDR▸ .
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« Reply #33 on: January 10, 2008, 16:56:19 » |
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Not just cheaper by Train but a Direct Penzance-St Ives train is around 20minutes, the Bus is around 30minutes, some buses take just under 40 minutes.
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« Reply #34 on: January 10, 2008, 17:19:38 » |
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Not just cheaper by Train but a Direct Penzance-St Ives train is around 20minutes, the Bus is around 30minutes, some buses take just under 40 minutes.
But there's only 2 direct trains per day! 0835 and 2150! |
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« Reply #35 on: January 10, 2008, 18:28:53 » |
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Mr Vacman you can't count,
Direct trains M-F are,
Penzance to St Ives
06.37 and 08.57
St Ives to Penzance
08.18 and 21.50
However I would agree that there should be several more through trains between St Ives and Penzance. Indeed in the Summer how about a through train from Plymouth to St Ives Yes it would have to go (out) via Penzance but SO. And of course a return working.
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vacman
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« Reply #36 on: January 10, 2008, 18:33:19 » |
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Mr Vacman you can't count,
Direct trains M-F are,
Penzance to St Ives
06.37 and 08.57
St Ives to Penzance
08.18 and 21.50
However I would agree that there should be several more through trains between St Ives and Penzance. Indeed in the Summer how about a through train from Plymouth to St Ives Yes it would have to go (out) via Penzance but SO. And of course a return working.
Two trains in each direction if you want to pick nits, or two direct journey opportunitys. |
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« Reply #37 on: January 10, 2008, 21:28:48 » |
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So, 2 trains in each way, per day.... even i got that from what he was saying. Mr smokey you can't read  |
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« Reply #38 on: March 21, 2008, 22:31:46 » |
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Today 150121 worked the St Ives branch, this is the first time a 150/1 has visited the line I believe??
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« Reply #39 on: March 21, 2008, 22:50:38 » |
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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 #40 on: March 21, 2008, 22:55:27 » |
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And I was lucky enough to get on it.  That is something I can say, it worked really well IMHO▸ , hoovered up all the tourists and they were pretty comfortable and pleased with 2+3 seating. Where does it mean it will go tommorow? |
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« Reply #41 on: March 21, 2008, 23:00:44 » |
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hi vacman been down st. ives today overheard train crew saying how good and easy it was to work, also seen seasonal guy back there already.  |
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« Reply #42 on: March 21, 2008, 23:08:52 » |
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And I was lucky enough to get on it. That is something I can say, it worked really well IMHO▸ , hoovered up all the tourists and they were pretty comfortable and pleased with 2+3 seating. Where does it mean it will go tommorow? train crew seemed to think it will be there over easter. |
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« Reply #43 on: March 21, 2008, 23:19:26 » |
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sorry did the last post wrong will start again. 150/1 should be there all over easter. i see they still not got the fares sorted yet!  |
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #44 on: March 21, 2008, 23:28:05 » |
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Hello again, hymek! Please don't worry about getting one of your posts wrong! You can always edit them yourself - or ask one of the moderators for help, if you get into difficulty! Good to see that a 150/1 is down in Cornwall for the Easter, though. |
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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.
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