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(09 Oct 2013, 6:48 pm)aureolin Capping at 6.1% is still almost double the current rate of inflation, and is way beyond what average workers are getting in the private sector. Public sector on the other hand still has pay frozen at 1% if anything at all. They really haven't gone far enough.
(09 Oct 2013, 6:48 pm)aureolin Capping at 6.1% is still almost double the current rate of inflation, and is way beyond what average workers are getting in the private sector. Public sector on the other hand still has pay frozen at 1% if anything at all. They really haven't gone far enough.
Quote:South West Trains have advised people not to travel on Monday with most services not
running until at least 10:00 GMT to allow
Network Rail to check lines. A reduced
timetable will be in operation, with some trains
limited to speeds of 50mph
East Coast has no trains running south of Peterborough due to flooding in the tunnel at Potters Bar, and trees on the line at Barnet and Hertford. It says it is looking to resume a limited service later this morning operating via Hertford
First Great Western and Virgin West Coast main line are also running an amended service until 10:00 GMT and 09:00 GMT respectively.
First Great Western has suspended the service
between Guildford and Gatwick Airport. Virgin
West Coast said journey times may be extended by up to 70 minutes
First Capital Connect and C2C said services are unlikely to begin until 09:00 GMT. Greater Anglia, Southern, Stansted Express and Gatwick Express have also said services will not run until after 09:00 GMT
London Overground will not run a service on
Monday before 09:00 GMT, while Southeastern said services might not start until 09:00 or
10:00 GMT, and then with an amended
timetable
Transport for London (TfL) said there was disruption to six Underground lines due to debris from the storm on the tracks. The
Bakerloo, Central, Jubilee, Metropolitan,
Northern and Piccadilly lines were all partially
closed
Meanwhile, Chiltern Railways, which earlier said it was hoping to run a near normal
timetable, has cancelled services.
After the 'UK' Storm (has anyone seen how nice it is outside?), the following rail disruptions have occurred.
Quote:South West Trains have advised people not to travel on Monday with most services not
running until at least 10:00 GMT to allow
Network Rail to check lines. A reduced
timetable will be in operation, with some trains
limited to speeds of 50mph
East Coast has no trains running south of Peterborough due to flooding in the tunnel at Potters Bar, and trees on the line at Barnet and Hertford. It says it is looking to resume a limited service later this morning operating via Hertford
First Great Western and Virgin West Coast main line are also running an amended service until 10:00 GMT and 09:00 GMT respectively.
First Great Western has suspended the service
between Guildford and Gatwick Airport. Virgin
West Coast said journey times may be extended by up to 70 minutes
First Capital Connect and C2C said services are unlikely to begin until 09:00 GMT. Greater Anglia, Southern, Stansted Express and Gatwick Express have also said services will not run until after 09:00 GMT
London Overground will not run a service on
Monday before 09:00 GMT, while Southeastern said services might not start until 09:00 or
10:00 GMT, and then with an amended
timetable
Transport for London (TfL) said there was disruption to six Underground lines due to debris from the storm on the tracks. The
Bakerloo, Central, Jubilee, Metropolitan,
Northern and Piccadilly lines were all partially
closed
Meanwhile, Chiltern Railways, which earlier said it was hoping to run a near normal
timetable, has cancelled services.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24754358
Train punctuality: Tougher targets set
by regulators inc 96-97% of intercity trains and 90% of local services needing to run within 30mins of timetable or on time.
Network Rail must do this, whilst making savings of £1.7bn.
If anyone has a spare £420,000 lying about - this could be yours!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-24772706
As with other surveys of a similar nature and ignoring all advertising propaganda, I have attached a link to the Passenger Focus TOC companies survey - for you to make your own mind up.
Having used 7 different TOC's this year, I have my own opinions, but the findings make interesting reading!
www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/H02199/2013/11/25/advanced
Does anyone know about this train?
Saw it passing through Durham, but was on other platform and there was a Crosscountry pulling out at the same time - even though it states the run was cancelled.
There were two old school loco's at either end, which makes me think it was a flask train, but the end point indicates otherwise.
(28 Nov 2013, 12:22 pm)andreos1 www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/H02199/2013/11/25/advanced
Does anyone know about this train?
Saw it passing through Durham, but was on other platform and there was a Crosscountry pulling out at the same time - even though it states the run was cancelled.
There were two old school loco's at either end, which makes me think it was a flask train, but the end point indicates otherwise.
(28 Nov 2013, 12:22 pm)andreos1 www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/H02199/2013/11/25/advanced
Does anyone know about this train?
Saw it passing through Durham, but was on other platform and there was a Crosscountry pulling out at the same time - even though it states the run was cancelled.
There were two old school loco's at either end, which makes me think it was a flask train, but the end point indicates otherwise.
(28 Nov 2013, 7:07 pm)aureolin What was it pulling? Anything to Drax is generally coal freight, and the specified load on that site would suggest the same.
(28 Nov 2013, 7:07 pm)aureolin What was it pulling? Anything to Drax is generally coal freight, and the specified load on that site would suggest the same.
(28 Nov 2013, 7:22 pm)andreos1 It was a couple of trucks (one smoking/steaming) sandwiched between two loco's.
(28 Nov 2013, 7:22 pm)andreos1 It was a couple of trucks (one smoking/steaming) sandwiched between two loco's.
(15 Dec 2013, 4:04 am)alibill_36 The train you seen was the RHTT train (leaf buster) which on the 28/11 was worked by 47805/47810 with two wagons sandwiched between them.
3S77 Carlisle - Carlisle via the world due south through Durham 08:30 back north 13:53.
Off Carlisle 03:35 due back..........16:45 the smoking/steaming would be the jets on the wagons blasting the crap (if any) off the tracks.
(15 Dec 2013, 4:04 am)alibill_36 The train you seen was the RHTT train (leaf buster) which on the 28/11 was worked by 47805/47810 with two wagons sandwiched between them.
3S77 Carlisle - Carlisle via the world due south through Durham 08:30 back north 13:53.
Off Carlisle 03:35 due back..........16:45 the smoking/steaming would be the jets on the wagons blasting the crap (if any) off the tracks.
(16 Feb 2014, 11:46 pm)Adam Dragging my family down to NRM Shildon tomorrow for The Great Farewell. Was unable to go to York when the 6 remaining A4s were all there, but I suppose I've now got a second chance
(16 Feb 2014, 11:46 pm)Adam Dragging my family down to NRM Shildon tomorrow for The Great Farewell. Was unable to go to York when the 6 remaining A4s were all there, but I suppose I've now got a second chance
(17 Feb 2014, 10:13 am)andreos1 How are you getting down? Car, bus train?
It is a good day, especially if you have never been before.
There were a few buses in last time we were there, inc the United bus that used to appear on Heartbeat.
For a small donation, it would take passengers on a short run to Heighington and back.
(17 Feb 2014, 10:13 am)andreos1 How are you getting down? Car, bus train?
It is a good day, especially if you have never been before.
There were a few buses in last time we were there, inc the United bus that used to appear on Heartbeat.
For a small donation, it would take passengers on a short run to Heighington and back.
http://www.theguardian.com/money/2014/fe...rain-fares
New railcard available for couples m
http://metro.co.uk/2014/03/24/miracle-es...r-4676534/
Train crashes in Chicago O'Hare airport and shoots up escalators.
http://www.futurerailway.org/Competition...ction.aspx
Does anyone fancy entering this?
(24 Mar 2014, 1:31 pm)Andreos Constantopolous http://metro.co.uk/2014/03/24/miracle-es...r-4676534/
Train crashes in Chicago O'Hare airport and shoots up escalators.
(24 Mar 2014, 1:31 pm)Andreos Constantopolous http://metro.co.uk/2014/03/24/miracle-es...r-4676534/
Train crashes in Chicago O'Hare airport and shoots up escalators.
Don't take selfies by a railway line!
http://www.thepoke.co.uk/2014/04/17/man-...-to-train/
(17 Apr 2014, 10:32 am)Andreos Constantopolous Don't take selfies by a railway line!
http://www.thepoke.co.uk/2014/04/17/man-...-to-train/
(17 Apr 2014, 10:32 am)Andreos Constantopolous Don't take selfies by a railway line!
http://www.thepoke.co.uk/2014/04/17/man-...-to-train/