Recent content by RyanOPlasty

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I was travelling from Haymarket to Nuneaton on the 16:56 (9M60), due to change at New Street onto the 21:52 to Nuneaton arriving at 22:20 (1M85) 9M60 was delayed, so I missed my connection and made my own way home. On passing Nuneaton station by car at 23:25 I was surprised to see 1M85 on...

Batteries are a poor alternative to main-line electrification. Without electrification, battery-hybrid trains will be heavier, slower and less efficient than full electric traction. This will also apply to their future replacements if electrification is further delayed. Investing in...

I have two Co-Op stores within walking distance. My loyalty card is only valid at one of them because it is a different co-operative society. The branding of both shops is identical and makes no reference to the operating society.

If I buy a return ticket but get to my destination by other means, then it seems absurd to be required to refund my ticket and buy a new single ticket for my return journey. The railway has not lost any money in these circumstances; indeed, the return will always be at least a few pence more...

Beware of the apparent benefits of Uber discounts. Even with Uber One, you may still be paying over the odds. I recently received an email offering me 30% off Uber Eats. I tried using this code at a local independent takeaway, and it did indeed give me 30% off. I was still 15% more...

Knowing that fading is a potential problem, I could mitigate the effects. If I were to photograph the ticket on purchase and then use a print of the ticket to scan at gates would I be committing an offence? I would have the original ticket available in its wallet at all times for physical...

It will when it's going the other way!

Google Play Store no longer has the search bar on the front page. How stupid is that? There is zero chance that I am interested in anything they are advertising. One of many unnecessary added clicks that I find everywhere.

In general, privatisations were not done with sufficient controls over those taking on the services. The lack of resilience may be a consequence of running at minimum cost, knowing there would never be any serious consequences.

Living in Nuneaton, most of my rail trips require the use of XC trains even though I do my best to avoid them. I had to drive to Ambergate yesterday.

Thresholds should be set so that the delay repay is based on the actual customer experience and not some slightly different technical timing. Allowing an extra minute or possibly two to the measured timings is just good customer service.

I think it is likely that a significant proportion of passengers who require regular or urgent access to toilets also need assistance boarding. For these passengers, stopping for toilet breaks may not be easy. Ramps may need to be provided to leave and re-board the train. The station...

Is there not a backup location for the Manchester ROC? I seem to remember there was a secondary site for the Birmingham ROC

I'm currently travelling on a TPE 185 between Stockport and Doncaster. I have a reserved seat booked through the forum using the seat picker. There are no reservation displays on the 185, and no reservation cards have been put on the seats. Is this normal, or just a one-off?