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TSGN Franchise: Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern (incl. Gatwick Express)

 
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Andreos1



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02 Jan 2014, 12:36 pm #1
whoops!

www.metro.co.uk/2014/01/02/trains-pantograph-crashes-into-roof-at-blackfriars-station-4247237/
Edited 07 Jun 2016, 6:03 pm by Andreos1.

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Adrian



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02 Jan 2014, 4:18 pm #2
(02 Jan 2014, 12:36 pm)andreos1 whoops!

www.metro.co.uk/2014/01/02/trains-pantograph-crashes-into-roof-at-blackfriars-station-4247237/

Ooops. Only one person to blame there then.

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Adrian
02 Jan 2014, 4:18 pm #2

(02 Jan 2014, 12:36 pm)andreos1 whoops!

www.metro.co.uk/2014/01/02/trains-pantograph-crashes-into-roof-at-blackfriars-station-4247237/

Ooops. Only one person to blame there then.


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Andreos1



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02 Jan 2014, 4:27 pm #3
(02 Jan 2014, 4:18 pm)aureolin Ooops. Only one person to blame there then.

Only surprise is that it hasn't happened too many times before!

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Andreos1
02 Jan 2014, 4:27 pm #3

(02 Jan 2014, 4:18 pm)aureolin Ooops. Only one person to blame there then.

Only surprise is that it hasn't happened too many times before!


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04 Jan 2014, 2:25 am #4
(02 Jan 2014, 4:18 pm)aureolin Ooops. Only one person to blame there then.

Who would that be then? If you look at other pictures report of the incident the pantograph that hit the roof was the rear pantograph (2 x 319s joined together) and the lower one had lowered correctly. Actually looking more like a technical fault
anvil1984
04 Jan 2014, 2:25 am #4

(02 Jan 2014, 4:18 pm)aureolin Ooops. Only one person to blame there then.

Who would that be then? If you look at other pictures report of the incident the pantograph that hit the roof was the rear pantograph (2 x 319s joined together) and the lower one had lowered correctly. Actually looking more like a technical fault

Andreos1



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09 Jul 2014, 6:25 pm #5
http://timsfaces.tumblr.com/?utm_content=buffer7f491&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Someone seems to be obsessed with Tim O'Toole!

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Andreos1
09 Jul 2014, 6:25 pm #5

http://timsfaces.tumblr.com/?utm_content=buffer7f491&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Someone seems to be obsessed with Tim O'Toole!


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citaro5284



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14 Sep 2014, 10:55 am #6
As from today, First Capital Connect no longer exists.....now part of Go Ahead

http://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Edited 14 Sep 2014, 10:56 am by citaro5284.
citaro5284
14 Sep 2014, 10:55 am #6

As from today, First Capital Connect no longer exists.....now part of Go Ahead

http://www.thameslinkrailway.com/

Andreos1



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29 Jan 2015, 1:07 pm #7
After a shaky start to the franchise, it seems problems are continuing...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-31026906

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Andreos1
29 Jan 2015, 1:07 pm #7

After a shaky start to the franchise, it seems problems are continuing...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-31026906


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Andreos1



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19 Mar 2015, 11:38 am #8
Problems continue at London Bridge.
Timetable changes made, to combat 'life threatening' situations.

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-31952392
Edited 19 Mar 2015, 11:38 am by Andreos1.

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Andreos1
19 Mar 2015, 11:38 am #8

Problems continue at London Bridge.
Timetable changes made, to combat 'life threatening' situations.

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-31952392


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Andreos1



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20 Apr 2015, 6:32 pm #9
http://londonist.com/2015/04/video-new-t...vealed.php

Class 700 unveiled

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Andreos1
20 Apr 2015, 6:32 pm #9

http://londonist.com/2015/04/video-new-t...vealed.php

Class 700 unveiled


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Andreos1



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02 May 2015, 11:59 am #10
Whilst looking at the Go ahead shareholder website, I stumbled across the third quarter trading update.

It makes interesting reading (with references to NE bus operations), but the section about integration of Southern and the Gatwick Express into GTR caught my attention.

As well as currently receiving revenue support, the following jumped out:

Quote:As previously reported, GTR has faced inherited long term operational challenges since the franchise began in September 2014. In addition to this, the operating network has changed compared to that anticipated in the bid, resulting in incremental costs. As a result of these changes, GTR will employ the normal industry contract remedies to help mitigate these costs over time. This may lead to lower margins in the short term but any shortfall in profit is expected to be recoverable over the life of the franchise.

A consultation process in connection with the integration of Southern into the GTR franchise began in the third quarter which is expected to result in an exceptional charge of between £7m and £10m in redundancy costs in the full year.
Source: http://m.go-ahead.com/media/news/2015-ne...-2015.aspx
Edited 02 May 2015, 11:59 am by Andreos1.

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Andreos1
02 May 2015, 11:59 am #10

Whilst looking at the Go ahead shareholder website, I stumbled across the third quarter trading update.

It makes interesting reading (with references to NE bus operations), but the section about integration of Southern and the Gatwick Express into GTR caught my attention.

As well as currently receiving revenue support, the following jumped out:

Quote:As previously reported, GTR has faced inherited long term operational challenges since the franchise began in September 2014. In addition to this, the operating network has changed compared to that anticipated in the bid, resulting in incremental costs. As a result of these changes, GTR will employ the normal industry contract remedies to help mitigate these costs over time. This may lead to lower margins in the short term but any shortfall in profit is expected to be recoverable over the life of the franchise.

A consultation process in connection with the integration of Southern into the GTR franchise began in the third quarter which is expected to result in an exceptional charge of between £7m and £10m in redundancy costs in the full year.
Source: http://m.go-ahead.com/media/news/2015-ne...-2015.aspx


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citaro5284



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02 May 2015, 1:09 pm #11
(02 May 2015, 11:59 am)Andreos1 Whilst looking at the Go ahead shareholder website, I stumbled across the third quarter trading update.

It makes interesting reading (with references to NE bus operations), but the section about integration of Southern and the Gatwick Express into GTR caught my attention.

As well as currently receiving revenue support, the following jumped out:

Source: http://m.go-ahead.com/media/news/2015-ne...-2015.aspx

What is interesting about the quote, apart from the up to 10m in redudancy payments.
citaro5284
02 May 2015, 1:09 pm #11

(02 May 2015, 11:59 am)Andreos1 Whilst looking at the Go ahead shareholder website, I stumbled across the third quarter trading update.

It makes interesting reading (with references to NE bus operations), but the section about integration of Southern and the Gatwick Express into GTR caught my attention.

As well as currently receiving revenue support, the following jumped out:

Source: http://m.go-ahead.com/media/news/2015-ne...-2015.aspx

What is interesting about the quote, apart from the up to 10m in redudancy payments.

Andreos1



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02 May 2015, 1:11 pm #12
(02 May 2015, 1:09 pm)citaro5284 What is interesting about the quote, apart from the up to 10m in redudancy payments.

That is the bit that jumps out.
The rest was included, to give context...
Edited 02 May 2015, 1:13 pm by Andreos1.

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Andreos1
02 May 2015, 1:11 pm #12

(02 May 2015, 1:09 pm)citaro5284 What is interesting about the quote, apart from the up to 10m in redudancy payments.

That is the bit that jumps out.
The rest was included, to give context...


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citaro5284



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02 May 2015, 1:19 pm #13
(02 May 2015, 1:11 pm)Andreos1 That is the bit that jumps out.
The rest was included, to give context...

If the government wants to put the franchsies together, then there was going to be overlap, probably with a large number of back office systems like payroll, so I would have thought that this would not have came out of the blue unfortunately to some of the staff who work for either Southern or First Capital Connect when it was announced two would become one.
citaro5284
02 May 2015, 1:19 pm #13

(02 May 2015, 1:11 pm)Andreos1 That is the bit that jumps out.
The rest was included, to give context...

If the government wants to put the franchsies together, then there was going to be overlap, probably with a large number of back office systems like payroll, so I would have thought that this would not have came out of the blue unfortunately to some of the staff who work for either Southern or First Capital Connect when it was announced two would become one.

Andreos1



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02 May 2015, 2:04 pm #14
(02 May 2015, 1:19 pm)citaro5284 If the government wants to put the franchsies together, then there was going to be overlap, probably with a large number of back office systems like payroll, so I would have thought that this would not have came out of the blue unfortunately to some of the staff who work for either Southern or First Capital Connect when it was announced two would become one.

The chances of it happening, was high.
In a deal/scheme which is supposed to benefit the taxpayer, the amount of money spent on redundancies - is staggering.
Appreciate the initial costs will be from the employer, however the potential burden on the taxpayer and economy, could be enormous.

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Andreos1
02 May 2015, 2:04 pm #14

(02 May 2015, 1:19 pm)citaro5284 If the government wants to put the franchsies together, then there was going to be overlap, probably with a large number of back office systems like payroll, so I would have thought that this would not have came out of the blue unfortunately to some of the staff who work for either Southern or First Capital Connect when it was announced two would become one.

The chances of it happening, was high.
In a deal/scheme which is supposed to benefit the taxpayer, the amount of money spent on redundancies - is staggering.
Appreciate the initial costs will be from the employer, however the potential burden on the taxpayer and economy, could be enormous.


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citaro5284



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05 Aug 2015, 4:39 pm #15
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-33779012

First new Thameslink trains arrive at Three Bridges
citaro5284
05 Aug 2015, 4:39 pm #15

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-33779012

First new Thameslink trains arrive at Three Bridges

15 Apr 2016, 5:37 pm #16
Class 700s are now ending there testing stage, does anyone know when they are entering service?
NK53 TKT
15 Apr 2016, 5:37 pm #16

Class 700s are now ending there testing stage, does anyone know when they are entering service?

15 Apr 2016, 5:41 pm #17
(15 Apr 2016, 5:37 pm)NK53 TKT Class 700s are now ending there testing stage, does anyone know when they are entering service?

Early Summer the first will enter service.

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South Tyne Lad
15 Apr 2016, 5:41 pm #17

(15 Apr 2016, 5:37 pm)NK53 TKT Class 700s are now ending there testing stage, does anyone know when they are entering service?

Early Summer the first will enter service.


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15 Apr 2016, 5:43 pm #18
(15 Apr 2016, 5:41 pm)South Tyne Lad Early Summer the first will enter service.

Great, I am in London for the Farnborough Airshow so that is GREAT news for me, I have ridden on the new Class 387s as well
NK53 TKT
15 Apr 2016, 5:43 pm #18

(15 Apr 2016, 5:41 pm)South Tyne Lad Early Summer the first will enter service.

Great, I am in London for the Farnborough Airshow so that is GREAT news for me, I have ridden on the new Class 387s as well

15 Apr 2016, 5:47 pm #19
(15 Apr 2016, 5:43 pm)NK53 TKT Great, I am in London for the Farnborough Airshow so that is GREAT news for me, I have ridden on the new Class 387s as well

I'm yet to ride them yet, apparently the seats are not comfortable though.

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South Tyne Lad
15 Apr 2016, 5:47 pm #19

(15 Apr 2016, 5:43 pm)NK53 TKT Great, I am in London for the Farnborough Airshow so that is GREAT news for me, I have ridden on the new Class 387s as well

I'm yet to ride them yet, apparently the seats are not comfortable though.


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15 Apr 2016, 8:00 pm #20
Is it the May timetable change they're being introduced?

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15 Apr 2016, 8:00 pm #20

Is it the May timetable change they're being introduced?


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