(08 Dec 2015, 10:26 am)Adrian wrote I don't think the situation in Carlisle can be compared to the situation Nexus find themselves in.
If you're referring to the picture at the top of Nexus website statement, of what looks like metal sheeting on the line, it's not a photo taken near Brockley Whinns. Misleading, like the rest of their statement.
Ahhh that pic was taken between Bede and Simonside regarding the incident which occured there on Friday night which is reported in that article(clearly I did not read it properly initially) so technically its not a misleading photo.
Why not? You could argue Virgin have a duty of care for their passengers like Nexus does. Now initially I do feel Virgin will have a valid reason of not operating replacement bus services because of the adverse weather but this appeared to still of been the case despite that. Reason why i would understand that reason is because why would the drivers of said coach company want to work overtime driving in dangerous conditions but once its clear and conditions are improving, I do feel more could be done but sadly in these situations, its not as easy as customers might think.
In this incident, the reason why bus replacements can't be sourced right away is down to a lack of resources but looks like they got some sort of bus replacement going now albeit by an Independent operator so what will happen around school kicking out time when those buses will be needed for school runs?