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« on: April 06, 2009, 18:46:01 »

I thought I'd introduce myself here.

I've been using the trains (and buses) for more or less 4 years since I decided not to use the Car anymore, and mainly use ATW▸ (Arriva Trains Wales (former Train Operating Company)) services to get into Cardiff. Of the times I've used FGW▸ (First Great Western) trains I have found them pleasant and have only on the one occasion have had to stand up (I rarely use peak time trains which may have helped)

Are there any other Welshmen/women 'on board'?
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« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2009, 19:17:11 »
I think I may be Welsh, but then again...what's in a name?
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« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2009, 21:22:39 »
Quote from: IanC on April 06, 2009, 18:46:01
I thought I'd introduce myself here.

Thanks for doing so, IanC - and welcome to the Coffee Shop forum!  Wink
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« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2009, 21:43:29 »
Quote from: IanC on April 06, 2009, 18:46:01

I thought I'd introduce myself here.

I've been using the trains (and buses) for more or less 4 years since I decided not to use the Car anymore, and mainly use ATW▸ (Arriva Trains Wales (former Train Operating Company)) services to get into Cardiff. Of the times I've used FGW▸ (First Great Western) trains I have found them pleasant and have only on the one occasion have had to stand up (I rarely use peak time trains which may have helped)

Are there any other Welshmen/women 'on board'?

Another one here. Cardiff born and bred, though exiled to Nailsea and Backwell for many years now. 
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« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2009, 22:04:18 »
Welcome to the Coffee Shop IanC Grin

I'm a Welshman Grin A Carmarthen breed, Who was despatched to Taunton Grin
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« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2009, 20:37:37 »
Hi Ian, im from Wales. I use a mix of FGW▸ (First Great Western) and ATW▸ (Arriva Trains Wales (former Train Operating Company)) services and sorry to say it but I find ATW better!
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« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2009, 15:52:46 »
Hi Ian

and hi to everyone else of course.

Patrick here from Swansea, although sent to Ireland some time back - will return soon I am sure of it.

Still a regular user of FGW▸ (First Great Western) HST▸ (High Speed Train (Inter City class 43 125 units)) from Swansea to Paddington whenever I am back - don't like flying much and prefer to spend the few hours looking out the window. Also spent many happy hours down at Swansea station as a child watching the HSTs arriving and departing. Still love the noise from the old days.

Anyway great to be here and hope to contribute when I have something useful to say.

best wishes

Patrick
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« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2009, 20:44:12 »
Hi, Patrick from Swansea - and a very warm welcome to the Coffee Shop forum!  Wink
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« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2009, 17:09:56 »
many thanks Chris

always good to get a warm welcome on the net these days.

and thanks to all for the good info here.

Patrick
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