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BBrianW replied to the thread HS2 should stop at more stations in the Chilterns.Indeed. I lived near Bicester for some years, and this 'consequential gain' was little spoken of by the 'gammon-faced' of the area...
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BBrianW replied to the thread Sites for Labour's New Towns that already have rail connections.IIUC, the Labour government was elected on 4 July 2024, having trailed a million and a half new homes for a long time, and being elected...
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BBrianW replied to the thread HS2 should stop at more stations in the Chilterns.Welcome to the Forum. Approaching 400 contributions to this thread now ... any more likely there will be an HS2 station in the...
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BBrianW replied to the thread Sites for Labour's New Towns that already have rail connections.So that's five months to 'consider' (appear to consider?) representations, make decision(s), prepare a Press Release and decide the best...
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BBrianW replied to the thread Sites for Labour's New Towns that already have rail connections.What is the 'benefit' gained from the eight months of delay caused by a so-called 'consultation'- if this is a 'requirement' of some...
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BBrianW replied to the thread Sites for Labour's New Towns that already have rail connections.So was and is Milton Keynes village, as was Britain before industrialisation and the railways ;-)
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BBrianW replied to the thread Saturdays and Sundays should be inside the working week for drivers at all TOCs (not just some as at present).IIUC, no-one has yet mentioned nationalisation or GBR. I imagine that come the day, government will want (expect?) national conditions...
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BBrianW replied to the thread Preston Station - really poor and needs urgent improvement.I think the reasons for lack of toilet facilities at Forster Sq have been covered elsewhere- antisocial behaviour. Those of us 'in need'...
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BBrianW replied to the thread East-West Rail (EWR) countdown to entry into service.This is getting crazy. So it's ok for a 12-car train with several hundred passengers to have one 'safety critical' member of staff- the...
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BBrianW replied to the thread Midlands Rail Hub 20m extra seats.Oh dear, an omelette to be made without breaking eggs?? Is no compensation paid these days? Is every business a going concern that...
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BBrianW replied to the thread New Station for Okehampton.So, 'the cafe' has to open, and supply, and staff, an 'additional 'outlet to serve customers displaced from the existing cafe, AND hope...
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BBrianW replied to the thread East-West Rail (EWR) countdown to entry into service.- How long have DOO passenger trains been in operation? - What is the longest DOO journey? - How many pax in the longest DOO train? -...
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BBrianW replied to the thread Constant delays around the Sheffield area - what can be done to improve the situation?.IF the track and platform arrangements are as the 'EMR Sheffield Station Accessibility Map'...
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BBrianW replied to the thread New Station for Okehampton.You couldn't make it up ...
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BBrianW replied to the thread Kings Cross Platform Rules.Western Sunset was following on for this contribution by andy33gmail 'I think inserting passengers at the buffer end seems more logical...