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« Reply #105 on: May 13, 2011, 10:21:12 » |
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« Reply #106 on: May 13, 2011, 11:25:31 » |
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The money side of the current franchise is probably the main driver behind First Groups decision. The fact that the London end of the franchise will change shape and all the work during the next franchise could have also been an influence, if First had paid the money over to DfT» First could see trying to recover this, if they won the next franchise, as being difficult especially as train performance will be challenging during all the GWML▸ route mods.
One thing is certain DfT have got there work cutout to get a franchise set up with all the changes happening on the GWML routes during the rest of this decade, this could be an early example of taking NR» to bits roll the route upgrade, Ops and train service into one, that will be interesting this it could mean companies like Balfour Betty, Carillion, Babcock's may enter the market having a Hornby train set view on the actual operating of the trains the engineering being seen as the money earner hence more important
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Starship just experienced what we call a rapid unscheduled disassembly, or a RUD, during ascent,”
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« Reply #108 on: May 13, 2011, 13:07:17 » |
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How about DBGW ............. the Western did build and operate what were basically German locomotives in the late 50's through to the 70's
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Starship just experienced what we call a rapid unscheduled disassembly, or a RUD, during ascent,”
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« Reply #110 on: May 13, 2011, 21:43:00 » |
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Agree wholeheartedly there. Anyone but.....
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« Reply #111 on: May 13, 2011, 21:48:04 » |
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I doubt they would call it Arriva thoguh in the same way they haven't called XC▸ Arriva. Regardless of the HSTs▸ I still expect First to be in pole position having held the franchise for two rounds, all they have to do is put in a very large bid to be almsot certain of winning. It worked last time.
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« Reply #112 on: May 13, 2011, 21:59:05 » |
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Well, I'm going to pop my head up over the parapet here, and say that I would support any bid by FGW▸ . I think it's interesting to note that any news reports trying to find a 'negative' message seem to have to go back to the 'fare strikes' of 2008 - since then, generally, FGW have gradually but steadily improved, and they haven't lost any significant ground. As I say in my avatar - generally, I quite like FGW, these days - and they have some excellent staff, much improved systems, and a new customer focus that just wasn't there in the past. That doesn't mean they're perfect - but I do wish them well. (Usual disclaimer: No, I am not FGW staff ...  ) CfN.  |
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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 #113 on: May 13, 2011, 22:05:32 » |
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i agree, staff are always friendly, ive never been on a train with major delays... while i have had problems with cancelations at digby and sowton in the past (no information provided and you would think that the rail replacement bus would make its presence known!!) , something which is being addressed with new equipment..... given the constrains of the franchise i think they do a great job!
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« Reply #114 on: May 13, 2011, 22:13:43 » |
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Yup, that's a 'me too' from me - they talk to customers ata high level. And Arriva don't....
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« Reply #115 on: May 13, 2011, 22:31:42 » |
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I'm a little ambivalent. But that may be clouded by recent experiences.
So, maybe time for a change. New blood, new thinking....
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"Good news for regular users of Euston Station in London! One day they will die. Then they won't have to go to Euston Station ever again." - David Mitchell
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« Reply #116 on: May 13, 2011, 22:34:06 » |
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Yup, that's a 'me too' from me - they talk to customers ata high level. And Arriva don't....
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« Reply #117 on: May 13, 2011, 22:54:15 » |
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I also hope that First retain the franchise- for the simple reason that any new franchise holder will squander our money repainting the trains again.
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« Reply #119 on: May 13, 2011, 23:39:30 » |
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I also hope that First retain the franchise- for the simple reason that any new franchise holder will squander our money repainting the trains again.
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