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| Some delays really are real(!). 01/12/2011 at 21:54 #24223 | |
UKTrainMan
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Saw this earlier today, just thought I'd share. NOTE: I've tried to find an already existing thread to post this in, but couldn't. I have no objections to this thread being merged with another thread or if needed self-reposting this in another thread if someone could direct me to a suitable one. Any views and / or opinions expressed by myself are from me personally and do not represent those of any company I either work for or am a consultant for. Last edited: 01/12/2011 at 21:56 by UKTrainMan Log in to reply |
| Re: Some delays really are real(!). 01/12/2011 at 22:06 #24227 | |
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delticfan
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All we need now is somebody to complain about a food trolley, lol!
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| Re: Some delays really are real(!). 01/12/2011 at 22:08 #24229 | |
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Danny252
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If you've ever met some of the trolley staff on cross-country trains, it wouldn't surprise you...
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| Re: Some delays really are real(!). 01/12/2011 at 22:43 #24251 | |
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Stephen Fulcher
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" said:All we need now is somebody to complain about a food trolley, lol!I have seen a train leave Snow Hill without one because it wasn't there on time for it's train. Log in to reply |
| Re: Some delays really are real(!). 02/12/2011 at 20:45 #24316 | |
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delticfan
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" said:If you've ever met some of the trolley staff on cross-country trains, it wouldn't surprise you...Haven't had the pleasure of a long trip on Cross Country for ages. I did catch one off Derby to Nottingham after the Meet. A 3-car 170 jam-packed so no room for any sort of trolley. Log in to reply |
| Re: Some delays really are real(!). 02/12/2011 at 22:22 #24325 | |
GeoffM
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" said:" said:Not quite a trolley but I remember in the days of Virgin Cross Country, they used to regularly announce that the buffet would be opening soon after Bristol Parkway (after boarding at Temple Meads), which usually meant after Westerleigh Junction, and would then close "for stocktaking" soon after Cheltenham Spa. Closed longer than it was open.If you've ever met some of the trolley staff on cross-country trains, it wouldn't surprise you...Haven't had the pleasure of a long trip on Cross Country for ages. I did catch one off Derby to Nottingham after the Meet. A 3-car 170 jam-packed so no room for any sort of trolley. SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| Re: Some delays really are real(!). 02/12/2011 at 22:35 #24327 | |
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ipswich
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if you think a 170 3 car is bad enough trying to get a trolley through try a 170 2 car with the one before delayed and still `attempt' to bring it down the train (leicester - new st line) talking from past experience Log in to reply |
| Re: Some delays really are real(!). 02/12/2011 at 22:48 #24329 | |
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Sam Tugwell
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And Cross Country shutting the Shop (Back in the day of Virgin) at Exeter on a service to Penzance for the rest of the Journey....
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| Re: Some delays really are real(!). 03/12/2011 at 00:08 #24330 | |
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peterb
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Does anyone else think that XC do suffer from overcrowding on a daily basis due to not having a decent enough amount of carriages? I know this is a debate that was since the introduction of the Voyagers (eight years ago?) but we're talking a 170-2 or even worse a 220 on long distances... speaking from experience!! 4 extra HSTs just aren't enough really. On the positive side, saw BR Large Logo today at Donny (47850?) - made me smile as it's been a while since I saw that. Log in to reply |
| Re: Some delays really are real(!). 03/12/2011 at 19:13 #24389 | |
agilchrist
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I avoid XC trains at all costs, you can never sit down anywhere, always packed, it may be a diverse service serving routes all over the country but I agree there are just not enough seats.
Blessed are the true believers, for only they shall walk the Path, and they shall be welcomed unto the realm of the Ori and made as one with Them. Log in to reply |
| Re: Some delays really are real(!). 03/12/2011 at 19:24 #24390 | |
jc92
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" said:Does anyone else think that XC do suffer from overcrowding on a daily basis due to not having a decent enough amount of carriages? I know this is a debate that was since the introduction of the Voyagers (eight years ago?) but we're talking a 170-2 or even worse a 220 on long distances... speaking from experience!! 4 extra HSTs just aren't enough really.always on the peak time services where you have to pay peak fares (substantially more) to end up standing, whilst a later (cheaper) departure gets you a seat. i saw county of essex on a rake of blue grey mk2s and 3s at sheffield a few months back, really was nice sight. "We don't stop camborne wednesdays" Log in to reply |
| Re: Some delays really are real(!). 03/12/2011 at 20:15 #24395 | |
Steamer
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" said:I avoid XC trains at all costs, you can never sit down anywhere, always packed, it may be a diverse service serving routes all over the country but I agree there are just not enough seats.Some TPX services contain more suitcases and people than an average sized airport... "Don't stress/ relax/ let life roll off your backs./ Except for death and paying taxes/ everything in life.../ is only for now." (Avenue Q) Log in to reply |
| Re: Some delays really are real(!). 04/12/2011 at 12:13 #24422 | |
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Poshfc
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Or the ATW service out of Wolverhampton towards B'ham New Streeet. Usually a ropey 3/4 car 158 crammed full of people with a lady 'trying' to walk through all the people with a trolley.
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