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Not that long ago, I remember reading a thread on this forum asking where we all think Britain's railways will be in 50 years; the replies were almost uniformly positive, mostly predicting that patronage will have risen and that several closed lines will have re-opened, both of which sound like...

Unfortunately, I'm up in Manchester. Politics. My academic experiences haven't given me much material - I've been working until midnight every day for the past two months, so I haven't found time for university societies. But that said, I do volunteer as an event organiser, and as a booking...

I'll certainly be be applying for the LU Management graduate scheme when I reach my third year. It's my dream job! "Competencies" are my main concern at this stage; to put it simply, I've not got enough experience to draw from. From their perspective, I can totally understand why they focus...

Who was that young guy wearing the casual blue shirt during the two customer service presentations? He looked really young and wasn't wearing a formal shirt/jacket and tie, unlike almost everyone else in the room. Presumably some kind of intern or graduate? Didn't realise EC did those kind of...

Alright, you've stumped me. I can't tell if this is post is meant ironically or literally!

Generally, the service between these two cities is reliable and punctual, but trains in the North are always significantly shorter and often less frequent than in the South East, so you will need to be prepared to time your journeys more carefully as the wait for the next service might be longer...

Hi Jack, I'm afraid I'm only a second year undergraduate student, so I can't say I'll be joining you. Not yet, anyway - but I'm dead set on a railway career when I graduate and Network Rail's general management scheme is right at the top of my ambitions (alongside TfL's general management...

Not necessarily. Accidents on the Metrolink network are not common. Where trams do travel at speed in the city centre (Mosley Street, High Street) they are moving in straight lines and are very visible, or are grade separated from motor and pedestrian traffic entirely (Deansgate-Castlefield...

I've just caught up with this thread. *Cringe*. Most Mancunians aren't bonkers like the OP. Manchester simply does not need an underground. That said, there is still a lot to be done in order to get Manchester's transport network to a satisfactory state. The bus network must be the priority...

Blimey, what's the catch!? That seems unusually egalitarian of a business, considering that the voucher has expired, and so they're under no obligation whatsoever to provide a new one. Not complaining, though!

I think you were right to stop them, XCDriver. While I might raise an eyebrow and a smile at it, it's ultimately not appropriate for several reasons. What about parents with children, or elderly people, and the very religious? Sure, we shouldn't obsess over catering to those who might take...

It's good that we're finally having a debate about renationalisation. This is something that has never happened before on this forum before. You are the first person who has ever raised this important topic, and I look forward to discussing it in both this thread and the one that somebody will...

Don't be so shy, tell us how you really feel about InterCity livery. :wink: I think it's folly to suggest that chop-and-change fuzzy and colourful revolving-door of franchise rebranding is superior. Does anyone really think the London Underground would be better served by having different...

This strikes me as extremely optimistic. I can just about see the Manchester-Scotland route being split-off into to another franchise - ICXC or ICWC - but I'd be extremely surprised if we saw any new InterCity-class rolling stock anytime soon. With TPE already procuring new stock for their...

That made me giggle, reminds me of a journey on the London Underground. The automated announcement lady was a bit glitchy with the "stand clear of the doors" warning, announcing it repeatedly even as the train was leaving the station. "Stand- Stand clear- Stand clear- Stand clear- Stand clear...

This made me giggle! :D

You say that like it's a competition! :wink: I feel a bit left out - I don't think I've ever heard any funny guard announcements, although I did once hear FGW guard announcing the imminent arrival into Chippenham in a way that sounded very like he said "chips and ham". I probably misheard him...

Aren't new franchises supposed to be run without corporate branding, ie. just "East Coast", "West Coast", "Great Western", etc.? Or am I imagining that?

Whoops, you're right. That's what two hours of sleep does to you! :oops:

Hmm. Context is everything. I'm afraid this is one rule I would break if I had a clear line of sight up and down all relevant lines and a good probability of being able to retrieve the person from the track before any train arrives. I couldn't stand by and watch a person lie there for minutes...