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Yes there were Arriva reps at the Shrewsbury event. But, in fairness the event is open to anyone who books a place on them. I would say it's down to the organisers to vet the attendance list prior to the event taking place. I also think that being asked to put buttons in one of three jars is...

Nail hit firmly on the head there. What's the odds on DfT taking control of the process before long.... Must be close to evens now...

I'm doubting them because they're not even out for consultation yet. But, having said that they are a positive indication of developments on the line.

When I said 'new' trains, I meant 'additional services' 8 on the main line (AYW-SHR) and additional Friday night train through to Pwllheli. Looks like 3 good connections one way and 4 good ones the other on journeys from Borth to Aberdyfi and vice versa, cutting out roughly an hour's wait for...

What are the implications of this on a journey from eg Borth to Aberdyfi and vice versa? I guess that providing the Aber/Borth end of the leg is using one of the new trains the journey times will be far better?

Looking through old tweets from Glyn Davies he pretty much fobbed off the possibility of enhanced services back in November - due to lack of rolling stock. Seemed to me he'd given up on it. Obviously he now thinks there's a possibility of more trains so he's straight down to ATW towers in...

4 trains each way. yes that sounds about right. Logic says 2 of those in the morning to allow commuting from Shrews to Aber and/or vice versa well in time for a 9am start at either end. Let's hope that people working until 1730 at Shrewsbury have the option of a 1827 added in as well...

The money IS there if the Minister decides it's needed. I have this on very good authority from 2 very senior civil servants. ATW could find stock for the Cambrian - and let's face it, the Cambrian has not been allowed to develop so I could argue back to you that we've had cuts from...

oh dear.

It's incredible really that the Welsh Government can so blatently move the goalposts by applying their own 'unique' interpretation to what are 4 relatively simply phrased recommendations though. How are they allowed to get away with this. More specifically this is another gaff by the...

Not as disgraceful as the blatant spin put on the recommendations by the Welsh Government who are obviously trying to get out of investing in rail in Mid Wales. Let's not forget the report was prepared by a committee of people giving their time on a voluntary basis - not a professional...

The Welsh Government's verison is here, along with a link to the original report. In particular recommendations 1 and 4 are diferent. The committee recomended an hourly service ASAP. The WG's version looks to be suggesting a 'more frequent service' possibly for the 2018 franchise. I'm...

Looks like the recommendations quoted by the minister's minions bear little resemblance to the recommendations of the committee. Typical.

Some info via Shropshire Star via Welshpool Town Council meeting last night (Wednesday 27/11/13): http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2013/11/28/hourly-trains-plan-from-shropshire-to-wales-clears-a-major-hurdle/

no i don't think they do.

as I understand the shifting sands or shifting bridge was always a risk factor here and was recognised as such. Something to do with the estuary's water channel being narrowed by the works, causing a much stronger flow of water which has affected the naturally occuring currents (or something)...

Don't forget that motorway conjestion was created by the building of the motorways...

They claim victory with a 3,000 signature petition. Bodes well for our survey on the Cambrian with over 6,500 respondents then...

Does anyone know how many 158 units were supposed to be 'covnerted' to ERTMS spec, and how many actually have been converted?