Tyne and Wear Metro
Tyne and Wear Metro
From their previous posts, it doesn't run if;
(24 Jul 2013, 4:35 pm)aureolin From their previous posts, it doesn't run if;
- It's snowing
- There are leaves on the track
- It's too hot
- It's too windy
- It's raining heavy
Pathetic really. It's like the 'all weather' football pitch we had at school. Couldn't use it if it was icy, snowing, or too wet...
(24 Jul 2013, 4:35 pm)aureolin From their previous posts, it doesn't run if;
- It's snowing
- There are leaves on the track
- It's too hot
- It's too windy
- It's raining heavy
Pathetic really. It's like the 'all weather' football pitch we had at school. Couldn't use it if it was icy, snowing, or too wet...
What I find interesting is the lack of information Metro provide on performance. I've just had a dig around on TFL's website, and found an example of what they provide. This is not me comparing the two systems in design, but simply how they present information to their customers and how transparent they are.
Metro performance - http://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/nexus.org....202013.pdf
Underground performance - http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/l...013-14.pdf
Well, we all know about how greatly the climate and weather conditions vary across the entire Metro network.
Down 'south' in tropical South Hylton, the Metro has to pass through the rain forests of Palion and Millfield before reaching the beacon of civility that is Sunderland. Passengers are urged to fill up their water-bottles at Parl Lane Interchange and drink as much as they can as the intense heat can mess with your health as well as the Metro.
The baron ,desolate landscapes of Equatorial Gateshead are also known to cause havoc due to the arid heat. Heading north into Newcastle, the climate is more moderate but the shear volume of people place the Metro under immense pressure especially during the rush hour. Eastwards, across the saltplains of Jarrow and Howdon, coastal storms strongly affect conditions there. Occasionally, tsunamis are known to appear near Cullercoats and Tynemouth penetrating inwards up the Tyne towards riverside locations.
It's gets colder as the Metro heads further North towards Jesmond, Gosforth and Regent Centre. By the time you get to Kingston Park, icicles begin to appear on the windows. Kingston Park Tesco offers an opportunity for travelers to purchase thermal clothing before heading into the tundra of Bank Foot and Callerton Parkway. Newcastle Airport is, without doubt, the coldest place on the Metro system. Only the brave can withstand the arctic temperatures. Many try; very few live to tell the tale.
Taking this all into consideration, it is evident that extreme weather exists across the Metro system. We should be thankful for what we've got.
(24 Jul 2013, 6:19 pm)Daniel Can you imagine if one of our main bus operators gave continual reports on individual delayed/suspended services? Do you reckon their excuses would be just as bad?
(24 Jul 2013, 6:19 pm)Daniel Can you imagine if one of our main bus operators gave continual reports on individual delayed/suspended services? Do you reckon their excuses would be just as bad?
(24 Jul 2013, 6:23 pm)AdamY I think it would be best to poll the infamous Trent Chipchase on this question. GNE throw excuses at him left right and centre.
(24 Jul 2013, 6:02 pm)W179SCU There are no trains running between Monument and Heworth due to a police incident.
(24 Jul 2013, 6:23 pm)AdamY I think it would be best to poll the infamous Trent Chipchase on this question. GNE throw excuses at him left right and centre.
(24 Jul 2013, 6:02 pm)W179SCU There are no trains running between Monument and Heworth due to a police incident.
Update:
We are experiencing significant delays to services on the Sunderland Extension due to a Track Circuit fault on Network Rail infrastructure at Sunderland. Because of this fault, Network Rail have instructed our services to the Sunderland Extension be reduced until the fault has been rectified. A 24 minute service will be in operation between Pelaw and South Hylton until further notice.
Least someone else can be blamed today!
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