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Andreos1



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04 Sep 2014, 7:58 am #1
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-29055120

Quick turnaround for massive increase in carriages.

I have used these trains for a few years now and despite the peaks being busy, some of the off-peak stuff further out around Basingstoke (and other areas), carry fresh air.

It is only when you get nearer to London (Woking say), that the services probably justify the extra carriages.
Edited 20 Aug 2017, 2:57 pm by Andreos1.

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Andreos1
04 Sep 2014, 7:58 am #1

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-29055120

Quick turnaround for massive increase in carriages.

I have used these trains for a few years now and despite the peaks being busy, some of the off-peak stuff further out around Basingstoke (and other areas), carry fresh air.

It is only when you get nearer to London (Woking say), that the services probably justify the extra carriages.


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Andreos1



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22 Nov 2014, 5:46 pm #2
http://rdgnow.com/2014/11/21/draft-study...the-south/

Double deck trains proposed between Waterloo and Reading.

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Andreos1
22 Nov 2014, 5:46 pm #2

http://rdgnow.com/2014/11/21/draft-study...the-south/

Double deck trains proposed between Waterloo and Reading.


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Adrian



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22 Nov 2014, 8:34 pm #3
(22 Nov 2014, 5:46 pm)Andreos1 http://rdgnow.com/2014/11/21/draft-study...the-south/

Double deck trains proposed between Waterloo and Reading.

The bottom point in the list hits the political nail on the head. Boris wants Crossrail 2 at all costs, and this is one way to sneak it in.

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Adrian
22 Nov 2014, 8:34 pm #3

(22 Nov 2014, 5:46 pm)Andreos1 http://rdgnow.com/2014/11/21/draft-study...the-south/

Double deck trains proposed between Waterloo and Reading.

The bottom point in the list hits the political nail on the head. Boris wants Crossrail 2 at all costs, and this is one way to sneak it in.


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Andreos1



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15 Feb 2015, 8:29 am #4
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-31469515

Valentines themed destinations used on SW Train routes.
Anyone fancy a trip to 'When Harry met Salisbury'?

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Andreos1
15 Feb 2015, 8:29 am #4

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-31469515

Valentines themed destinations used on SW Train routes.
Anyone fancy a trip to 'When Harry met Salisbury'?


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Andreos1



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27 Mar 2017, 9:14 am #5
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-394...ow_twitter&ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbcnews&ns_source=twitter

Franchise to change hands. MTR and First to operate services.

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Andreos1
27 Mar 2017, 9:14 am #5

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-394...ow_twitter&ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbcnews&ns_source=twitter

Franchise to change hands. MTR and First to operate services.


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Michael



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27 Mar 2017, 7:38 pm #6
(27 Mar 2017, 9:14 am)Andreos1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-394...ow_twitter&ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbcnews&ns_source=twitter

Franchise to change hands. MTR and First to operate services.

Interesting, according to comments, they run a very good Hong Kong metro system! 

Shame they can't run the Tyne and Wear metro haha

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Michael
27 Mar 2017, 7:38 pm #6

(27 Mar 2017, 9:14 am)Andreos1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-394...ow_twitter&ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbcnews&ns_source=twitter

Franchise to change hands. MTR and First to operate services.

Interesting, according to comments, they run a very good Hong Kong metro system! 

Shame they can't run the Tyne and Wear metro haha


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Andreos1



14,155
27 Mar 2017, 8:10 pm #7
(27 Mar 2017, 7:38 pm)Michael Interesting, according to comments, they run a very good Hong Kong metro system! 

Shame they can't run the Tyne and Wear metro haha

Shame the £29m South West Trains make every year doesn't go back in to the public purse.
http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/...bsidy.html

The MTR/First deal, also means that a big wedge of the country is now dominated by First operations. Including operations out of the two London mainline stations to the West and South West.

MTR already have a presence in London and this will increase even further when Crossrail opens.

I'm pretty sure they were interested in the Metro when tenders were opened up.

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Andreos1
27 Mar 2017, 8:10 pm #7

(27 Mar 2017, 7:38 pm)Michael Interesting, according to comments, they run a very good Hong Kong metro system! 

Shame they can't run the Tyne and Wear metro haha

Shame the £29m South West Trains make every year doesn't go back in to the public purse.
http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/...bsidy.html

The MTR/First deal, also means that a big wedge of the country is now dominated by First operations. Including operations out of the two London mainline stations to the West and South West.

MTR already have a presence in London and this will increase even further when Crossrail opens.

I'm pretty sure they were interested in the Metro when tenders were opened up.


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Andreos1



14,155
03 Apr 2017, 9:08 pm #8
http://www.railtechnologymagazine.com/Ra...swt-trains

It looks like MTR/First are making cost savings already.

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Andreos1
03 Apr 2017, 9:08 pm #8

http://www.railtechnologymagazine.com/Ra...swt-trains

It looks like MTR/First are making cost savings already.


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Andreos1



14,155
11 Aug 2017, 3:16 pm #9
(03 Apr 2017, 9:08 pm)Andreos1 http://www.railtechnologymagazine.com/Ra...swt-trains

It looks like MTR/First are making cost savings already.

Maybe more savings (and strikes) ahead?


http://morningstaronline.co.uk/a-6b8d-Ne...Y3J5EhFw0M

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Andreos1
11 Aug 2017, 3:16 pm #9

(03 Apr 2017, 9:08 pm)Andreos1 http://www.railtechnologymagazine.com/Ra...swt-trains

It looks like MTR/First are making cost savings already.

Maybe more savings (and strikes) ahead?


http://morningstaronline.co.uk/a-6b8d-Ne...Y3J5EhFw0M


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Andreos1



14,155
15 Aug 2017, 7:12 am #10
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lon...ow_twitter&ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbcnews&ns_source=twitter

Even more chaos at Waterloo, as train de-rails.

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Andreos1
15 Aug 2017, 7:12 am #10

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lon...ow_twitter&ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbcnews&ns_source=twitter

Even more chaos at Waterloo, as train de-rails.


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8222



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15 Aug 2017, 10:22 am #11
(15 Aug 2017, 7:12 am)Andreos1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lon...ow_twitter&ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbcnews&ns_source=twitter

Even more chaos at Waterloo, as train de-rails.

The platform shutdown a couple of weekends a go took up a fair bit of space - I'd dread to go through there during rush hour. Luckily my nearest station is Euston.

Aircraft flown on:

744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL

8222
15 Aug 2017, 10:22 am #11

(15 Aug 2017, 7:12 am)Andreos1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lon...ow_twitter&ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbcnews&ns_source=twitter

Even more chaos at Waterloo, as train de-rails.

The platform shutdown a couple of weekends a go took up a fair bit of space - I'd dread to go through there during rush hour. Luckily my nearest station is Euston.


Aircraft flown on:

744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL

20 Aug 2017, 11:52 am #12
Stagecoach's 21-year operation of the franchise has came to an end last night, with First Group and MTR now in ownership under the brand South Western Railway.

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20 Aug 2017, 11:52 am #12

Stagecoach's 21-year operation of the franchise has came to an end last night, with First Group and MTR now in ownership under the brand South Western Railway.


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