Recent content by thelem

IIRC when this was first proposed it would have included rebuilding the area around the gateline as well, but that was cut back to save money before the project got the go ahead. I think they've done the best they can to open up both parts of the gateline from platforms 3-7. Platforms 1 & 2 are...

I believe it's to ensure the platforms clear quickly. In the worst-case scenario of 3, 12 coach trains arriving on platforms 5, 6 and 7 at the same time, there is space for the passengers to clear the platform and queue for the gatelines.

I assume you're referring to the new atrium shown in the photos in post #27? This is really the bulk of the upgrade, and I'm not sure what more you could ask for in this section. I'll quote one of the images from that post here: There is huge signage on the lifts for platforms 7, 6 and 5. If...

Make that three minutes to get through the barriers, because they close them ridiculously early. Which means people have to turn up that little bit earlier for their train, adding to the crowd waiting to get through the barriers.

The document doesn't commit to anything specific in the Bristol area. The commitment is: It then continues with some ideas on projects they might like to spend money on: There's no indication of costs for any of the above, or what the priorities of the West of England Combined Authority...

The changes they've made mean that there is a lift and escalator up from each platform to the south concourse, and a left and escalator down to each platform from the north concourse. Therefore whichever concourse you use you can switch to any other platform. Previously it was impossible to get...

What a strange press release - announcing the unveiling of a couple of plaques, with very little detail about the work the plaques are celebrating.

If you're building an entirely new road or railway then you'll need to decide where the route should go. That means in a lot of places you'll simply need to build a bridge or embankment on what is currently a field - not the most complex or expensive engineering challenge. If your first choice...

How would you feel if they returned the card to the wrong person and they spent your money? Could also be taken home by a dishonest member of staff. You'd then have to convince the bank that the transactions were fraudulent, and even if they do eventually refund you you'll be without access to...

There's some vague information about the project on the travelwest website. https://travelwest.info/projects/improvements-on-a4-bristol-to-bath https://travelwest.info/news/improving-bus-cycling-and-walking-between-bristol-and-bath The intro states: So that should mean it won't be a bus lane...

At what point do you ask that question? If the train crew are used to passengers being allowed to board at the last minute, then they wouldn't realise there was a problem until very close to the scheduled departure time. They would then need to get off their train to have the conversation...

Looking at it on Google Maps the first warning sign is immediately before the loop road (pictures from April 2021, so six months before the incident)...

How many containers are you dividing that £60,000 by? What about the £25,000? 1632158245 If the train has got the container to the right part of the country, then a lorry driver can pick it up and deliver it to its ultimate destination much more quickly than if they have to drive it all they...

Brokenhurst doesn't actually look that built up compared to many other stations that have parades of shops on both sides of the road. To the south you've got signal box, station car par then some trees. Trickier to the north, as you'd need to demolish the bike shop (Brokenhusrt chambers) and the...

People aren't using BML as an engineer's line reference. They are using it as an easy abbreviation of Brighton Main Line.