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« Reply #60 on: June 06, 2009, 20:59:02 » |
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2. Rename "revenue protection officers" as "customer travel assistants".
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« Reply #61 on: June 06, 2009, 21:16:56 » |
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I understand that lot's people use laptops.
But they should not use the Quiet Zones, as they are not quiet!
We agree on a lot - but on this I cant I study - in stead of carrying around a load of university text books - I use PDF's. I cant work in F or G because of the godamn noise you can type quietly- I DO! its more the typing technique than the laptop IMHO▸ . Also - the other laptop noises - just disable the sound - mine never makes a noise! There is no reason to have sound active So - you telling me I need to sit in noisy carriage to work? |
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"Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love"
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« Reply #62 on: June 06, 2009, 22:30:40 » |
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1. An end to railway cost inflation:-
"Passengers are down, so we need more subsidy"
"Passengers are up, so we need more subsidy"
2. Someone to acknowledge that the next 40 years aren't going to be an extrapolation of the past 40.
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« Reply #63 on: June 06, 2009, 22:46:27 » |
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"Passengers are down, so we need more subsidy"
"Passengers are up, so we need more subsidy"
Goodness, yes ... and I'll add to that "Interest rates are high so we can't afford to invest in improvements" "Interest rates are low so we're not earning enough interest to buy improvements" Isn't it funny (funny, amazing and NOT funny amusing) how the same organisations (above quotes are TOCs▸ and Local Transport Authorities) thing that no-one will notice if they give directly opposing reasons for the same actions in two successive years! |
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« Reply #64 on: June 06, 2009, 23:41:39 » |
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We agree on a lot - but on this I cant
I study - in stead of carrying around a load of university text books - I use PDF's. I cant work in F or G because of the godamn noise
you can type quietly- I DO! its more the typing technique than the laptop IMHO▸ .
Also - the other laptop noises - just disable the sound - mine never makes a noise! There is no reason to have sound active
So - you telling me I need to sit in noisy carriage to work?
Ok, if you can type quietly then it's fine. I can see the benefits of a quiet environment for you. I was merely making the point of those "slam key" computer users. Who, whilst damaging their computer keyboard, also irritate other people in the coach! Add a mobile phone under their chin and a conversation, then it gets unreasonable for a quiet zone.  Unfortuantley, the latter type seem to be the most common, probably encouraged by this new Virgin Trains advert.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkY498RpYbA |
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« Reply #66 on: June 07, 2009, 11:09:25 » |
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I'll send u the PDF of wave mechanics - let's see how u get on. Thenbthere iscthe writing up of the assignment Latex on an iPhone? I'm all for mobile devices - using one now on platform 1 at ludlow but please! |
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« Reply #67 on: June 07, 2009, 17:35:27 » |
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Yes, reading pdfs on an iPhone is ridiculous!
But for dealing with annoying emails on the way home from work it is preferable - no slam keys!
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« Reply #68 on: June 07, 2009, 18:51:31 » |
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I would like to see a simplified fares structure, an overall reduction in fares is probably unrealistic, but a simpler and more logical system would be a great benifit.
I see no need for more than three fares (in each class of travel) for any journey.
Peak fares to be charged in the rush hours, similar to the present full fare.
Off peak fares to be about about 50% of the peak fare, charged for most of the day outside the rush hour.
Bargain fares to be about 25% of the full fare, and only available on very lightly used services, probably early morning or late night and/or for journys made against the main flow.
The fare payable should be determined by the time of travel, I see no merit whatsoever in different fares for returning the same day, or for staying overnight.
I see no merit in different fares, on the same train according to when booked. Full fare, off peak fare, or bargain fare should be payable according to the time of travel, not the time of booking.
The three different fares should be colour coded and included in the timetables, and the tickets should be the same colour.
E.G. "peak time, full fare trains are shown in RED and only RED tickets are valid on these services"
"off peak services are shown in YELLOW and YELLOW tickets may be used on these trains"
"super bargain services are shown in GREEN and the GREEN tickets may be used on these services"
Expensive tickets would of course be valid on cheaper services.
TOCs▸ would be allowed to alter which colour tickets are allowed on which trains, but only at timetable changes, not every few days.
The present system is far too complex, even the staff often dont know what is valid, and what is best value for a given trip.
How much simpler it would be be for those on a budget, to think "I can only afford the green fare, therefore I must consult the colour coded timetable, and see which trains printed in GREEN will meet my needs"
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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 #69 on: June 07, 2009, 19:28:14 » |
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Some good ideas in there!
We definitely need an end to the system we have where you have to book in Advance.
A clearer, farer system would increase off peak demand, generating more revenue for TOCs▸ .
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« Reply #70 on: June 07, 2009, 20:13:06 » |
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Introduction of a Half Fare card at a price ... ^150 gets you 50% off all tickets for a year, works well overseas, might have to restrict initially to off peak travel, but with the intention within 5 years of phasing out this retriction.
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« Reply #71 on: June 08, 2009, 13:11:02 » |
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For me as lots of people ahve said it is the fares! Also a direct service from teh west to Oxford would be nice but if they still insist on making us change at Didcot then a toilet on platform 1 would be a vast improvment!
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« Reply #72 on: June 08, 2009, 13:17:57 » |
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Welcome John, and enjoy the forum.
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« Reply #73 on: June 08, 2009, 13:22:11 » |
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One small thing would be the ability for frequent but irregular passengers to buy carnet tickets. Woudl save time in the morning
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« Reply #74 on: June 08, 2009, 13:23:30 » |
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One small thing would be the ability for frequent but irregular passengers to buy carnet tickets. Woudl save time in the morning
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