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Recent content by Marcus1980

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    Welsh rail network is worst in Britain

    Don' surprise me, in 2006 from Pwhelli they were using trains that felt really bumpy, looked old fashioned and it was hot outside. The train got hot really quickly and it stunk. Also, this train was supposed to go to Birmingham New St but terminated at Maclleneth, only to get a train from...
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    Strangest looking passenger you have seen

    Guy sleeping on an early 6:30 train last month, with face paint going across his eyes. Then earlier this month, a girl dressed up as a snowman, wearing a hat kept on her head via an elastic band.
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    Strangest looking passenger you have seen

    Hair like a cotton wool ball for starters. Also clearly trying to commit theft and thinks the conductors are stupid, more the shame on him. Gate staff hardly even look at the display on the barrier when they put the ticket though. Haven't seen any other passengers worthy of mentioning.
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    Strangest looking passenger you have seen

    Somebody on the train going to work today who claimed to be 15, travelling on a child ticket. When asked for his DOB by the conductor, he then was asked for ID but had none. With that the driver mentioned charging him a fine, then tried getting it out of him that's he's a bit older, but did not...
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    Introductions

    Name Marcus Age 33 Profession Data entry clerk at the county council Transport interests Trains and planes Something i couldn't live without...My music and my friends Whats in my wallet? Credit card, debit card, Nectar card, some cash. Here's me (picture attached)
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    Worst Train Service You Have Been On

    Bristol to Hastings back in 2008 and Pwhelli to Rye in 2006. Pwhelli to Rye, July 2006 Went to see my fave band play in this North Walian town, complete with a nearby Polish village called Phenross. Told my Dutch friend she'd love it there, and so she went. I decided to stay another night...

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