Tyne and Wear Metro
Tyne and Wear Metro
(17 Nov 2013, 9:29 am)Tom Can I ask, what is the whole point of these validators? - There aren't even any gates?
(17 Nov 2013, 9:29 am)Tom Can I ask, what is the whole point of these validators? - There aren't even any gates?
Leaves on the line: A detailed explanation of the issue
We know that Metro customers get hugely frustrated by delays to Metro services, especially when that is caused by low rail adhesion as a result of leaf fall.
Below is a detailed examination of the issues and why the impact of autumn can hamper train services. It is a national problem that affects train companies across the UK.
When leaves fall on to the line, particularly in damp or wet weather, the rolling action of passing wheels compresses them, causing a greasy ‘mulch’ to cover the rail.
This mulch is to rails what ice is to roads. It reduces the adhesion, or ‘co-efficient of friction’ to use the technical term, between wheel and rail. Acceleration must be reduced to prevent the wheel from slipping, and braking distances extended.
If you’re a regular Metro customer, you can probably sense the wheel “slipping” on a train if you’re travelling through an area that’s affected. This is why minor delays are more prevalent during autumn, particularly in the early morning and early evening.
The leaf mulch can also affect the operation of track circuits. Nexus has machinery to address this problem, which operates overnight on key sections of the network, spreading a special cleansing solution on the rails. Known as an RRV (Road Rail Vehicle), the specially adapted Ford Ranger truck travels around the network during the night when no trains are running, in order to treat rails ahead of the morning rush hour.
However, this can only reduce the impact of leaf mulch rather than eliminate it. The mulch is actually Teflon-like, and as hand-scrubbing could not remove all of it, the RRV is also fitted with mechanical rail scrubbers.
Nexus has also invested in Traction Gel Applicators – 5 of these units are strategically installed across the network in known areas of low rail adhesion. When a Metrocar passes over the unit, it automatically dispenses a solution called ‘traction gel’, which improves the friction between the wheel and rail interface.
Hand held applicators are also used by rapid response teams to address other areas of slipping and in an urgent situation where weather conditions change quickly, silica sand is manually applied to the rails.
The number of weeks this can continue for varies from year to year, depending on seasonal weather.
''Leaf Fall Disruption Explained'' - Read at http://www.nexus.org.uk/metro/guide-metr...-explained
Leaves on the line: A detailed explanation of the issue
We know that Metro customers get hugely frustrated by delays to Metro services, especially when that is caused by low rail adhesion as a result of leaf fall.
Below is a detailed examination of the issues and why the impact of autumn can hamper train services. It is a national problem that affects train companies across the UK.
When leaves fall on to the line, particularly in damp or wet weather, the rolling action of passing wheels compresses them, causing a greasy ‘mulch’ to cover the rail.
This mulch is to rails what ice is to roads. It reduces the adhesion, or ‘co-efficient of friction’ to use the technical term, between wheel and rail. Acceleration must be reduced to prevent the wheel from slipping, and braking distances extended.
If you’re a regular Metro customer, you can probably sense the wheel “slipping” on a train if you’re travelling through an area that’s affected. This is why minor delays are more prevalent during autumn, particularly in the early morning and early evening.
The leaf mulch can also affect the operation of track circuits. Nexus has machinery to address this problem, which operates overnight on key sections of the network, spreading a special cleansing solution on the rails. Known as an RRV (Road Rail Vehicle), the specially adapted Ford Ranger truck travels around the network during the night when no trains are running, in order to treat rails ahead of the morning rush hour.
However, this can only reduce the impact of leaf mulch rather than eliminate it. The mulch is actually Teflon-like, and as hand-scrubbing could not remove all of it, the RRV is also fitted with mechanical rail scrubbers.
Nexus has also invested in Traction Gel Applicators – 5 of these units are strategically installed across the network in known areas of low rail adhesion. When a Metrocar passes over the unit, it automatically dispenses a solution called ‘traction gel’, which improves the friction between the wheel and rail interface.
Hand held applicators are also used by rapid response teams to address other areas of slipping and in an urgent situation where weather conditions change quickly, silica sand is manually applied to the rails.
The number of weeks this can continue for varies from year to year, depending on seasonal weather.
(19 Nov 2013, 3:18 pm)Tom ''Leaf Fall Disruption Explained'' - Read at http://www.nexus.org.uk/metro/guide-metr...-explained
Fare Changes from January
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/metr...wn-6334555
(23 Nov 2013, 5:06 pm)citaro5284 Fare Changes from January
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/metr...wn-6334555
(23 Nov 2013, 5:14 pm)aureolin Great to see season tickets actually dropping in price.
(23 Nov 2013, 5:14 pm)aureolin Great to see season tickets actually dropping in price.
(24 Nov 2013, 4:02 pm)citaro5284 But is it a case of people buying other tickets having their fares increased, so subside the season tickets?
(24 Nov 2013, 4:06 pm)aureolin I can't really compare. My bus season ticket has risen over 50% in 6 years. Never once seen a decrease?
(24 Nov 2013, 4:42 pm)Dan Same story applies for most things in life though, unfortunately - whether it's a pint of milk, train tickets or indeed gas/electricity.
(24 Nov 2013, 4:42 pm)Dan Same story applies for most things in life though, unfortunately - whether it's a pint of milk, train tickets or indeed gas/electricity.
http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/article/...-boss-over
Normally runs around 80%, that is worse than some mainline train operators - I would have expected it to operate at a higher level than that.
(27 Nov 2013, 10:30 pm)citaro5284 http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/article/...-boss-over
Normally runs around 80%, that is worse than some mainline train operators - I would have expected it to operate at a higher level than that.
(27 Nov 2013, 10:30 pm)citaro5284 http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/article/...-boss-over
Normally runs around 80%, that is worse than some mainline train operators - I would have expected it to operate at a higher level than that.
(27 Nov 2013, 10:40 pm)aureolin Scary isn't it. All that money pissed up the wall on a failing system.
Metro fares to go up in January:
METRO passengers face a fare hike next year.
Fares on the Tyne and Wear Metro are to be increased by an average of 2.5 per cent from Thursday, January 2.
Metro owner Nexus said the average was below July’s Retail Price Index rate of inflation.
The cost of Metro adult single, day and transfare tickets are being increased by 10p.
A one-zone single ticket goes up from £1.70 to £1.80. A Metro all-zone single goes up from £3.20 to £3.30. An-all zone Daysaver is up from £4.40 to £4.50.
The 2014 Metro fares also include improved discounts for young people and students.
Nexus director general Bernard Garner said: “It is important that during these tough times we give the best value possible to Metro customers.
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-6283639
(29 Nov 2013, 7:31 pm)cbma06 Metro fares to go up in January:
METRO passengers face a fare hike next year.
Fares on the Tyne and Wear Metro are to be increased by an average of 2.5 per cent from Thursday, January 2.
Metro owner Nexus said the average was below July’s Retail Price Index rate of inflation.
The cost of Metro adult single, day and transfare tickets are being increased by 10p.
A one-zone single ticket goes up from £1.70 to £1.80. A Metro all-zone single goes up from £3.20 to £3.30. An-all zone Daysaver is up from £4.40 to £4.50.
The 2014 Metro fares also include improved discounts for young people and students.
Nexus director general Bernard Garner said: “It is important that during these tough times we give the best value possible to Metro customers.
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-6283639
(29 Nov 2013, 7:31 pm)cbma06 Metro fares to go up in January:
METRO passengers face a fare hike next year.
Fares on the Tyne and Wear Metro are to be increased by an average of 2.5 per cent from Thursday, January 2.
Metro owner Nexus said the average was below July’s Retail Price Index rate of inflation.
The cost of Metro adult single, day and transfare tickets are being increased by 10p.
A one-zone single ticket goes up from £1.70 to £1.80. A Metro all-zone single goes up from £3.20 to £3.30. An-all zone Daysaver is up from £4.40 to £4.50.
The 2014 Metro fares also include improved discounts for young people and students.
Nexus director general Bernard Garner said: “It is important that during these tough times we give the best value possible to Metro customers.
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-6283639
Never heard this excuse used before....
There are delays to service between South Shields and The Coast due to passenger loadings after the football match this evening.
(30 Nov 2013, 8:45 pm)citaro5284 Never heard this excuse used before....
There are delays to service between South Shields and The Coast due to passenger loadings after the football match this evening.
(30 Nov 2013, 8:45 pm)citaro5284 Never heard this excuse used before....
There are delays to service between South Shields and The Coast due to passenger loadings after the football match this evening.
