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Aal78 replied to the thread Option of Long distance timetabled coach journeys with 2 hourly rest stops for walking about etc.I must admit, Glasgow to London was tedious on a coach with no opportunity to stretch my legs.
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Aal78 replied to the thread For the Far North line could a single car from a 158/9 be turned into a 90mph detachable Highland Explorer active travel (cycles etc) car...I have zero confidence in this sort of hypothecation of fares in the UK so the most likely outcome would be option 3, cycle fares with...
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Aal78 replied to the thread For the Far North line could a single car from a 158/9 be turned into a 90mph detachable Highland Explorer active travel (cycles etc) car...This is reminding me of the time I went on a guided walking holiday at Inchnadamph and used train and bicycle to get to Inchnadamph...
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Aal78 replied to the thread Lineside vegetation in light of recent heatwaves.It isn't climate change enhances the severity of wildfires through rising temperatures and more severe dry spells, but it isn't a cause...
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Aal78 replied to the thread Should we learn from countries like Italy who often put white paint on rails as white paint cools the rails?.Nah, just accept the delays and cancellations, tell the passengers to suck it up or drive. :lol:
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Aal78 replied to the thread Should we learn from countries like Italy who often put white paint on rails as white paint cools the rails?.Which means that the internalised financial costs for poorness should exceed the tangible benefits.
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Aal78 replied to the thread 08:10 Three Bridges to Cambridge axed?.That is the one I have been using since the 08:10 has gone. It gets me there at an adequate time but with no padding, and I have been...
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AWhen I work in the Farringdon office, I used to catch the 07:50 from Horsham to Three Bridges and change to the 08:10 Cambridge service...
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Aal78 replied to the thread Saturdays and Sundays should be inside the working week for drivers at all TOCs (not just some as at present).Earning more gross income results in a higher take home pay regardless of the emotive "60% tax scam" label, your take home pay might go...
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Aal78 replied to the thread Wheelchair passengers should be able to travel for free.What benefit is a free service that is unusable? First thing to do is address that element of UK crapness and make the service usable...
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Aal78 replied to the thread The cost of living agenda - how should the railway contribute ?.The M25 was originally supposed to be one of four ring roads at various radial distances from the city, but only one was built. It is...
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Aal78 replied to the thread The cost of living agenda - how should the railway contribute ?.There is also the concept of externalised consequences. If the implication that only 2% of journeys are by rail implies the rail network...
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Aal78 replied to the thread Why should I trust rail travel?.That is closer to normal, for me it is one every four commutes is disrupted (except for an unusual two month gap in spring) so one in...
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Aal78 replied to the thread Why should I trust rail travel?.As much as this sounds like a complete nightmare and indicative of a service that isn't fit for purpose, I might suggest that you were...
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Aal78 replied to the thread Far North Line - how could it be improved?.Can you explain what this is about. There are several estate roads around that station, I have wondered about a linear hike/backpack...