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I've been there a few times and never seen more people on the station than you could count on one hand. The carpark does always seem fairly busy though suggesting it gets good use at peak times. Personally I'd remove the Nottingham HST off peak and stop it at Loughborough instead. Nottingham...

Not exactly. Was still thinking 2+2 seating, and of cource the price over long distances would be much cheaper than 1st class (closer if not the same as standard).

As a serious suggestion I wonder if a 3 class system might work on longer distance services. As well as the current standard and first there would be an intermediate class intended to be for longer distance travellers. It would have low density, more comfortable seating, more tables, a more...

Another change not mentioned is that they will be re-geared for 75mph running, not so much for performance but to increase motor speeds and therefore airflow and cooling (as the fans are directly connected to the motor). Apparently the 460s are geared for 125mph, presumably because it makes them...

It creates an interdimensional vortex.

Red and Maroon in Leicester and Northampton: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dh73/2500358840/ When First first brought in the corporate livery it was only for new deliveries, low floor (except new double deckers) that had the corporate interior. For others there was more freedom, and the East part...

Might lead to packed trains, might lead to quieter trains. If someone has to go and buy a car because their bus service they use to get to the station is cut back they might decide just to drive the whole way instead, especially given how expensive parking can be at stations. I think it needs to...

They could run the 4 24 hours, but currently it's funded by Nottingham Trent, so either NCT would have to persuade Trent to increase the funding for a 24 hour service, or run the 24 hour service themselves. I suppose they could use smaller buses, perhaps Solos (there are plenty free at Gotham...

Was thinking it's got a very post deregulation feel to it. Personally I don't think it's too bad, but don't like the Leeds lettering on the side, one colour would look much better and be easier to read (especially since pink on white isn't the best contrast, then gets overpowered with the dark...

Remember catching a rush hour 12 car service off either Charing Cross or Victoria towards the end of the slammers, and having a compartment all to myself in the front coach. When I got off (Sevenoaks I think) further down the train was packed and standing, probably moaning about overcrowding...

Wigston to Knighton on the mainline and around past South Wigston on the Nuneaton line has always had a reputation too. Not sure if it still has or if it's improved now.

Probably better than a normal (as opposed to sleeper) train. Seats recline, dim lighting, ride is smooth and quiet (even over the engine isn't too bad, I'd say quieter than over the engine on a DMU), no annoying announcements at regular intervals.

I think most people are upset about their link to the airport being lost, which includes people who live in Wilford and Clifton and work at the airport who are not looking at having to either get a car or leave their jobs (not a great thing at a time like this when there are not going to be...

The problem is that you start charging for transactions under £5 on cards, or even not allowing them, and next things it's moaning because everyone only has £5 notes (which are the smallest most cash machines give out) and guards have to carry loads of change around or run out of change. Either...

It's the same with trains too, the first driver will be expected to check everything over, but after that only a brake test is required when taking over. It's not practical for drivers to do a full check everytime they take over a vehicle, especially where changes occur in service as opposed to...

Same could happen on open platform buses. Doesn't seem to bother TFL though. In regard to leaning on doors and them coming open, incase anyone things the problem only applies to slam door stock, you wouldn't have wanted to be leaning against this door...

It's a complicated issue, not just when it comes to the railways but in general, as far as breaking the law in the attempt to preserve life goes. There is plenty of precedent to say it's OK in various circumstances though, for example no-one would think twice about prosecuting someone for...

"Most of the incidents that have been investigated show that alcohol or misbehaviour was a factor in one degree or another."

I'm not sure if it's ever been confirmed, but the 3 disabled toilets on the Voyagers is usually put down to the fact that they were originally going to have 3 classes, like planes (which can have 4 or 5 classes even) and that each class needed a disabled toilet. The 3 class idea was abandoned...