Recent content by Ethano92

But if they were, the screens facing the opposite direction will still having arrows point to the same side of the train, just with the word ‘left’ or ‘right’ switched.

Does anyone know what the issue is with the lighting fixtures in the longer platform shelters? They don’t seem to be operational at many stops making the sheltered parts of the platform quite dark. Doesn’t seem to be an issue on the shorter shelters even if they’re on the same platform.

Who is responsible for organising this at short notice? Is it the unions or TfL?

I assume it will be sorted eventually but that does seem to be the case on all 701 operated WAT-WAT services. Really annoying too as they list out all stations after every stop, and it’s a very long list to go through.

Has it not just been replaced by the most up to date pride flag with the SWR logo conjoined in rainbow colours. It’s hardly illegible

It’s not political. However those with protected characteristics are part of the public who public transport operators need to get from A to B. Racial and homophobic attacks do happen on transport in the UK, operators celebrating diversity through liveries can demonstrate support to these...

I remember seeing a map that showed it would follow the old rail alignment as far as Heaton Mersey, cross the river close to where the M60 does and skirt around the north of Edgely to terminate along the bus interchange. I’m not sure if that was an official map or an enthusiasts suggestion but I...

Were there one million people, or anything remotely close to that, stood on the steps of Lime Street Station at any point? I wasn’t there so can’t say for certain, but I’d assume the answer be no. The more manageable thousands of people however still couldn’t get on the trains that likely...

What sort of message does it deliver that if attending a big event you have planned poorly if choosing to attend by train? Nobody is suggesting they weren’t expecting to wait at all. If the strengthened services were filled, a decent dent in the crowd would’ve been made and far fewer people...

Interesting to hear from a driver on the continent. I was going to make the point that doors release so fast on many DOO trains I’ve used in France and Germany it must be automatic but I wasn’t sure. I know it’s no good comparing metro operations to mainline but some lines on the Paris metro...

Metrolink trams aren’t fitted with air con. Saying that, air con on the S stock on the tube works just fine, at least providing an environment much cooler than outside if not always ice cold. Same as London and Paris’ newer tram vehicles.

When paying attention on the central lines, the trains have been hit pretty hard but it is indeed mostly the same few tags all over which would suggest it’s only a couple of groups responsible. In theory if that’s their new passion I can see how it would be pretty easy and quick to get through...

Of course I can’t speak for you, but what I can suggest is that if that is your reaction then the livery might not be for you. That doesn’t mean it’s a waste of money on tutti frutti paint. There are people in this country who the livery represents who will appreciate some acknowledgment...

I know of someone who enjoys tagging, not necessarily transport but in general and you’d be surprised how interested some of these people are in trains, knowing class numbers, anticipating new stock etc. No coincidence at all that the 24 stock was tagged so quickly. Likely worth saying I don’t...

Have a look at LNERs passenger numbers in the past few years. Then GWR, then TPE, then Hull Trains. If anything, they would suggest the travelling public are nowhere near as bothered by the interior of new stock and it isn’t nearly as much of a problem as this forum makes it out to be. It is...