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  1. anthony263

    Stolen bus

    Slightly off topic but I have just had this email sent to me as have some people I know who have confirmed it is genuine. At some point between lunchtime on Thursday 15th March 2012 and lunchtime on Saturday 17th March 2012, preserved Optare Delta G254JYG was stolen from the farm building it...
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    Newport - Ebbw Vale passenger service

    Just had this emailed to me which may interest some of you. Sunday 25 March 2012 evening Cardiff to Ebbw Vale services reverse at Newport (and show as direct passenger services Newport to Ebbw Vale). Cardiff 17d30 Newport Arr 1746 Dep 17d49 E/Vale (Arr 1834...
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    'Confessions from the Underground' (TV program)

    I apoligise if this thread is in the wrong place or if there is 1 already (I looked but couldnt find 1) Just had this emailed to me Channel 4 are airing a documentary called: 'Confessions from the Underground' which is being aired on Thursday 2nd February at 22:00.
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    Anthonys visit to Bristol 13th January 2012

    Hi all here is the report from my trip yesterday to Bristol & Newport Visit to Bristol (13/01/2012) My day started out well after waking up at 05:20. After a shower and getting changed I sat down for some breakfast ( Kellogs crunch nut) and a cup of coffee while I was watching Sky...
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    ADL to purchase Optare?

    According to the latest issue of route one magazine ADL are considering whether or not to put a bid in to buy Optare outright, this should allow it to snatch control of Optare from under the noses of indian based Asok Leyland who are trying to get a 75% stake in Optare. I am not too sure...
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    Cardiff BRT/Tram scheme

    Just seen this online which may interest you: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2011/12/22/cardiff-council-s-30m-cross-city-tram-bus-rapid-transit-plan-91466-29995940/#sitelife-commentsWidget-bottom I did read about this when I was in uni a few years ago. I believe line 2 is...
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    London trip 8/9th december 2011

    Here is my report on my trip to London last thursday. I had a phone call from my freind Andrew last Monday asking about a trip to LOndon that week. as the train fares we too high I had a look at booking cheap coach tickets on Megabus and National express. After I had pruchased and printed off...
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    Severn Barrage construction plan back on?

    Wasn't sure where to put this on the forum so if it is in the wrong place please feel free to move it to the correct place. Just seen this on the Western Mail website while looking for information on the wales transport plan which is being released today...
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    sixth-form student becomes bus driver

    Not very often you here about things like this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-15993184 He is not much younger than me when I did my PSV test back in 2008.
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    Bristol Freedom Travelpass

    Going to Bristol tomorrow (Tuesday 22 november 2011) I fancy traveling some of the routes around Bristol particulary the Severn Beach Line. I have found the price of the zone ABC ticket which is £11.20 valid after 09:30 However I cant find a price with the 16-25 railcard discount. My...
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    First Great Western Short-Term Train Planner

    I applied for this vacancy back on 22/10/2011 and this morning I received an email thanking me for my application, but that demand has been high and my application has been put on hold. This vacancy is one career I am interested in so I hope that another vacancy comes up soon.
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    First Great Western trainie train drivers, Reading, Paddington & Oxford

    Just seen this vacancy advertised: https://firstgroup.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=3521 Shame I cant apply as I have to wait 6 months because I got turned down for a previous vacancy. I really hate that with some companies
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    Cardiff Valley Lines bash

    This is only the 1st time I have written up a report on my day out bashing last time I did was over 2 years ago. I started my day by getting up at 05:15, making myway downstairs for a shower, after which I decided to make myself some breakfast and a cup of coffee before watching Sky News...
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    First capital connect trainee train driver

    First Capital connect have advertised a trainie trainer driver vacancy on the first group careers page. https://firstgroup.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=3455 Just started my application however it appears that someting is wrong with the site as it is very slow to respond at...
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    Maesteg - Caerau Railink bus

    Read in my local free newspaper that Bridgend county borough council have decided to withdraw the railink bus service from Maesteg - Caerau from 14th January 2012. However some of the money saved will be invested in local bus service 32/36 Cymmer - Maesteg - Llangynwydd - Bridgend which...
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    Arriva's welsh bus operations excused from CRB checks

    This news story has been doing the rounds and has annoyed a lot of operators. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2011/10/24/wales-biggest-public-transport-firm-arriva-excused-from-crb-checks-on-school-bus-drivers-91466-29647981/ Personally I dont know why they have got an...
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    Double decker bus loses roof in Bristol

    Just see this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-15427321 Must have hit those branches with some force to cause that amount of damage, either that or the branches were very thick.
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    Railway tunnel between USA & Russia?

    I have just seen this on the bbc news website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-15387714 Interesting Idea
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    Ashford-Calais-Lille Service?

    I have just read this online: http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentonline/news/2011/october/11/channel_metro.aspx Opinions?
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    57604 in Paignton

    Photos are not mine.but seems 57604 is being used for training runs to Paignton, Plymouth etc. I am not sure if it also went up the Barnstaple branch today. http://ambsphotogallery.weebly.com/latest-images.html

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