Railway Myths (2013)

[trentside]

Myth #73 - People who enforce genuine restrictions on tickets and railcards do so only out of spite.

Myth #73(a) - They are also the only person to have ever told you about this restriction.

 

[bronzeonion]

Converting any branchline to light rail is the solution to all problems

 

[TheEdge]

Myth #75: The railway rule book clearly states that at any time during the dispatch procedure the process must be stopped immediately should a late running passenger arrive on the platform 5 seconds before departure holding a medium latte.

 

[MidlandMainlie]

Myth #76 HS2 is a grand conspiracy from the EU in the form of TEN-T

 

[yorksrob]

Myth # 74, Passengers are in mortal danger if allowed to sit on the train whilst waiting to depart or whilst the train is coupling or uncoupling. Instead they should be made to remain on the platform as long as possible, particularly in freezing/wet conditions.

 

[khib70]

Myth #77 HS2 will cost less than £80 billion

Myth#78 We Scots are delighted to foot our share of the bill for HS2 because its benefits will in no way be confined to the Birmingham-London commuter belt

 

[David Barrett]

16 middle aged and retired dog walkers - (all socialist voters) - who had no issues with the M40 and M25 carving through the landscape , as it allowed their wives to get to the handy located John Lewis off the slip road of the latter.

Bitter , twisted - "moi!" .....

16 Socialist voters in Missenden? Shurely Not.
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Myth 79. Only a bus is viable for a number of passengers equal to or mo more than the seating capacity of a bus.

 

[BlythPower]

16 middle aged and retired dog walkers - (all socialist voters) - who had no issues with the M40 and M25 carving through the landscape , as it allowed their wives to get to the handy located John Lewis off the slip road of the latter.

Bitter , twisted - "moi!" .....

So no danger of them voting Labour these days...

 

[oliMw]

Myth 80: its always a good idea to only show the platform where the train is departing five minutes before departure, and the scrum that emerges is just for the ticket barrier assistant to laugh at

 

[FenMan]

Red flashing lights at a level crossing means drivers, cyclists and pedestrians should take care when crossing the railway.

 

[AndyLandy]

Red flashing lights at a level crossing means drivers, cyclists and pedestrians should take care when crossing the railway.

Myth 81a: Level crossings were invented for sport. When the lights start flashing, you are supposed to skilfully manoeuvre yourself across the crossing, just in time to avoid the oncoming train.

 

[island]

Myth #75: The railway rule book clearly states that at any time during the dispatch procedure the process must be stopped immediately should a late running passenger arrive on the platform 5 seconds before departure holding a medium latte.

Now a large cappucino on the other hand...

 

[AndyLandy]

Now a large cappucino on the other hand...

Myth 82: Trains do not have bins. It is therefore always appropriate to leave your rubbish on the table, or in the seat next to you. On no account should you take your rubbish with you!

 

[island]

Myth 79. Only a bus is viable for a number of passengers equal to or mo more than the seating capacity of a bus.

Oh, and Myth 83. If you let adjusted coaches run on railway tracks they'd have far more capacity since you could run way more of them.

 

[317666]

Myth 84: Since Greater Anglia took over the franchise from National Express, the service improvement has been absolutely phenomenal rather than just lampposts being painted red and Saturday trains being shortened to become full and standing.

Myth 85: 172s are the answer to any rolling stock problem anywhere.

 

[theageofthetra]

The Romney Hythe and Dymchurch is not a miniature railway. The weird toxic gasses of Romney Marsh make the people bigger.

 

[Morden Via CHX]

Myth 84: Since Greater Anglia took over the franchise from National Express, the service improvement has been absolutely phenomenal rather than just lampposts being painted red and Saturday trains being shortened to become full and standing.

Myth 85: 172s are the answer to any rolling stock problem anywhere.

Myth 85a: If the line is electrified then the solution is baby pendos..

 

[tbtc]

Myth #87:

Bombardier are a true British company, founded by John Bull himself, and only employ people in the UK

 

[SS4]

Myth #88: You, and only you, may use an Advance ticket at any time you like with no repurcussions*. Anyone who tries to enforce this hates children/elderly/is racist/has nothing better to do/hates you personally**


* on a reservable service
** delete as appropriate

 

[David Barrett]

Myth No. 89. The only way of improving a train service is by reducing end to end journey times.

Myth No. 90. It's always cheaper by bus.

 

[317666]

Myth #87:

Bombardier are a true British company, founded by John Bull himself, and only employ people in the UK

Myth 87a: They also use 100% British components in all of their products.

 

[DarloRich]

Myth #91 - Level Crossings are inherently dangerous and must be removed

 

[David Barrett]

Myth #91 - Level Crossings are inherently dangerous and must be removed

And by extension:

Myth No. 91a a replacement road over rail bridge will eliminate all danger of collision.

 

[Crossover]

Myth 92:

When the ECML (inevitably) goes Pete Tong, the Grand Central 180 that you are on will of course couple to, and interact, with the East Coast HST set behind us, so one driver can take the whole lot via Lincoln without the need to be kicked off at Grantham

Myth 92(a)

A Class 180 will couple to a Class 180...

 

[Polarbear]

Myth # 93

IEP will work seamlessly when introduced & will be the saviour of long distance travel within the UK

 

[43074]

Myth 94: Pacers can't be made to meet Disability requirements by 2019, and will therefore have to be withdrawn.

 

[tractakid]

Myth 95: Railway companies should stop selling tickets for a particular train before it becomes too overcrowded.

 

[OuterDistant]

Myth 96: Holding a valid ticket entitles you to a seat.

 

[island]

Myth 96: Holding a valid ticket entitles you to a seat.

Myth 96a: if you can't see a seat in standard class you can take one in first.

 

[43074]

Myth 97: InterCity services are classed as such by the rolling stock used on them.