Most Wanted Improvements

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[devon_metro]

I'm aware of that, I was suggesting that XC^▸ (Cross Country Trains (franchise)) hire staff under their name.

The RSMs will instead be on litter picking duty, bet they won't like that one.

[IndustryInsider]

Disagree. (AFAIK^▸ (as far as I know)) they are contractors. Instead, take the work in house and save money whilst at it. Contractors often do a shoddy job I find!

I agree. As long as the 'save money' ethos doesn't mean 'clean less often' of course. Cross Country have failed to impress me in most respects after taking over from Virgin. The Bournemouth services are cleaned by contract cleaners (from ISS) who board the train at Reading and travel through to Bournemouth before doing the same on the return journey. In my experience a thorough clean of the train takes them no more than 30 minutes, so the rest of the time was spent sitting in a seat, looking out of the window and texting. Though on one occasion it was a very attractive blonde, so I wasn't too concerned that she sat next to me for so long...  

[onthecushions]

 I would like to see an integrated, publicly owned transport network.
 Adequately funded by a government with a long term transport policy.
 
 Simple really. Not asking too much ?

Best idea of the lot.

BR^▸ (British Rail(ways)) = better railway.

OTC

[Lee]

Many thanks for the wide range of ideas 

On a relevant note, Ministers are considering whether a requirement to provide wireless internet access should be built into the next generation of rail franchises, or whether to integrate the requirement to provide mobile broadband services into the next Network Rail control period funding - http://www.transportbriefing.co.uk/news/story?id=6000

[Henry]

 'Contractors often do a shoddy job' is an unfair generalisation, although I agree that the XC^▸ (Cross Country Trains (franchise)) cleaner's should be 'in-house'

 I can only speak for the cleaner's who travel Plymouth-Exeter but I have always considered them to be part of the on-board team.
 Not only cleaning but assisting with customer luggage, queries etc.
 With summer Saturdays approaching you have to question the timing of XC's decision.

 Perhaps XC should study their franchise agreement.

[Tim]

very attractive blonde

One of those in every carriage would be a great improvement

[cereal_basher]

The cleaner on the 1745ish train from Exeter to Plymouth today was awful. Just sat in the front vestibule reading their book, not acceptable as when I sat down on the journey to Cornwall the train was filthy. They are employed to do a job.

[6 OF 2 redundant adjunct of unimatrix 01]

The cleaner on the 1745ish train from Exeter to Plymouth today was awful. Just sat in the front vestibule reading their book, not acceptable as when I sat down on the journey to Cornwall the train was filthy. They are employed to do a job.

I need a job I will do it! Yes it's got to that point and crazy thing is I mite enjoy it

[cereal_basher]

You want to spend all day sitting on voyagers, that is desperation.

[6 OF 2 redundant adjunct of unimatrix 01]

You want to spend all day sitting on voyagers, that is desperation.

i thought you just had to stand at the shop so passengers cant buy anything?

[Btline]

What shop?

[6 OF 2 redundant adjunct of unimatrix 01]

What shop?

good point lol what do they do now do a run and push play some trolly racing