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RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 13 Jul 2017
(12 Jul 2017, 11:27 am)Andreos1 wrote https://www.sun-fm.com/news/local/2327616/do-you-know-this-man-/
Station is literally a dump!
He has been identified!
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/police-cctv-success-after-someone-13327075
I've ran out of puns, so feel free to contribute.
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 28 Jul 2017
An agreement has been reached to build a new station at Horden on the Durham Coast Line.
RE: Railways in General - 8222 - 31 Jul 2017
(28 Jul 2017, 2:16 pm)Andreos1 wrote An agreement has been reached to build a new station at Horden on the Durham Coast Line.
About time. I hope it is a P&R kind of station. Would be hugely beneficial to Peterlee/Horden/Blackhall.
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 14 Aug 2017
RMT unhappy with latest price increases.
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/rail-fares-gone-up-twice-13471764
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 16 Aug 2017
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/foreign-backed-investors-pocketing-200m-11000578
Regardless whether they're foreign or not, why is this happening?
One of the many flaws of privatisation...
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 24 Aug 2017
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=24997fb5-d387-e711-80e4-005056b64545
One to keep an eye on.
It seems ages away, but will be here before we know it.
200 year celebration of railways, to tie in with City Of Culture bid for Tees Valley.
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 25 Sep 2017
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/15547654.The_story_of_Skerne_Bridge___a_somewhat_mysterious_fixture_of_Darlington_s_railway_history_which_has_been_revamped_after_years_of_neglect/?ref=rss
History of Darlington railway bridge documented
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 09 Oct 2017
Does anyone fancy giving local buses a go?
https://www.thepoke.co.uk/2017/10/09/people-are-saying-these-train-times-slower-now-printed-1981/
RE: Railways in General - 8222 - 12 Oct 2017
https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2017-10-12/hitachi-unveils-first-uk-built-commuter-train-at-newton-aycliffe-facility/
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 30 Oct 2017
http://www.britainrunsonrail.co.uk/my-area/north-east.html
Britain Runs on Rail officially launched.
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 29 Nov 2017
http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/strategic-vision-to-bring-infrastructure-and-operations-closer.html
Brief details of strategic plans. VTEC thread needs more reading.
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 05 Dec 2017
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42234488?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central
Fares set to increase in New Year.
Lord Adonis (who is less than happy with VTEC deal), has already voiced his concerns about the rises.
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 02 Mar 2018
http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2018-03-02/new-masterplan-for-middlesbrough-transport-hub/
Middlesbrough station plans unveiled
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 01 Apr 2018
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/travel/2018/04/standing-season-tickets
Cheaper 'Happy Stander' tickets launched.
Could save passengers hundreds of pounds a year!
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 14 Jun 2018
I've posted details of the bus service improvements in the west country, so thought it prudent to mention the proposed rail improvements
https://travelwest.info/projects/metrowest
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 01 Jan 2019
https://www.aslef.org.uk/article.php?group_id=6486
How much has been siphoned out of the system over the last few years?!
RE: Railways in General - NewcastleOne - 04 Jan 2019
(01 Jan 2019, 9:55 pm)Andreos1 wrote https://www.aslef.org.uk/article.php?group_id=6486Don’t believe the unions. They are playing political ways now. What i mean by that is they are trying to get the Railways back into public ownership which they say will bring benefits but only too their staff wage increases. Most Rail companies make 1-2% profit from the Rail Ticket with a few expectations such as Cross Country which has a monopoly on the Routes they serve and very high prices.
How much has been siphoned out of the system over the last few years?!
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 04 Jan 2019
(04 Jan 2019, 1:40 pm)NewcastleOne wrote Don’t believe the unions. They are playing political ways now. What i mean by that is they are trying to get the Railways back into public ownership which they say will bring benefits but only too their staff wage increases. Most Rail companies make 1-2% profit from the Rail Ticket with a few expectations such as Cross Country which has a monopoly on the Routes they serve and very high prices.
I cant upload images for some reason, but last year's report from the ORR outlines how much profit (or not) each TOC makes.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://orr.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/26439/uk-rail-industry-financial-information-2016-17.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjHoNWEtNTfAhVNyxoKHYHIAE0QFjABegQICRAB&usg=AOvVaw1kdKL6ObnaTKgoyw9JjYPJ
(hopefully the link works).
So although they may only make 1-2% profit from a rail ticket, multiply that percentage by x and obviously there is the potential to end up at y.
I've no idea whether that ties in with the figures put forward by Aslef mind.
RE: Railways in General - NewcastleOne - 04 Jan 2019
(04 Jan 2019, 3:11 pm)Andreos1 wrote I cant upload images for some reason, but last year's report from the ORR outlines how much profit (or not) each TOC makes.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://orr.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/26439/uk-rail-industry-financial-information-2016-17.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjHoNWEtNTfAhVNyxoKHYHIAE0QFjABegQICRAB&usg=AOvVaw1kdKL6ObnaTKgoyw9JjYPJ
(hopefully the link works).
So although they may only make 1-2% profit from a rail ticket, multiply that percentage by x and obviously there is the potential to end up at y.
I've no idea whether that ties in with the figures put forward by Aslef mind.
Interesting thanks for the link, unions will always say things to get the public behind them which is at the minute keeping the guards which I support to a degree but they have been unwilling to the passengers which is in return for northern meaning strike after strike.
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 26 Feb 2019
'Franchising cannot continue as it is'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47378448
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 10 Apr 2019
Check out @Clinnick1’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/Clinnick1/status/1115867470815014914?s=09
Interesting news Re Stagecoach and rail franchises.
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 30 Apr 2019
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=cb4f24ab-776a-e911-80f7-005056b64545
Changes ahead at Sunderland?
RE: Railways in General - Michael - 01 May 2019
(30 Apr 2019, 8:03 am)Andreos1 wrote https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=cb4f24ab-776a-e911-80f7-005056b64545
Changes ahead at Sunderland?
Hopefully, the whole top floor needs a major makeover (like where burger king etc is)
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 23 Jul 2019
https://www.bigplanbigchanges.co.uk/online-survey
RDG sessions move to the North East this week.
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 29 Aug 2019
Changes to ticketing, including section between Newcastle and Edinburgh
RE: Railways in General - idiot - 29 Aug 2019
Wow its cheaper to drive to Edinburgh instead if hopping on the train (obv not in advance that bad).
Will never get cars off the road at this rate.
RE: Railways in General - Michael - 12 Oct 2019
Few train contracts coming up for renewal in the next year or so...
CrossCounty - 18th October 2020
GWR - 31st March 2020
Southeastern - 31st March 2020
First Trenitalia to take over West Coast Main Line rail services from 8 December 2019. (as we knew)
Anyone got any information, on who's bid for what?
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 12 Oct 2019
(12 Oct 2019, 10:27 am)Michael wrote Few train contracts coming up for renewal in the next year or so...
CrossCounty - 18th October 2020
GWR - 31st March 2020
Southeastern - 31st March 2020
First Trenitalia to take over West Coast Main Line rail services from 8 December 2019. (as we knew)
Anyone got any information, on who's bid for what?
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/public-register-of-rail-passenger-franchise-agreements
Here's a starting point for you.
On a connected note, rumours abound that Northern franchise may become available soon.
RE: Railways in General - Michael - 12 Oct 2019
(12 Oct 2019, 12:07 pm)Andreos1 wrote
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/public-register-of-rail-passenger-franchise-agreements
Here's a starting point for you.
On a connected note, rumours abound that Northern franchise may become available soon.
Thanks, be interesting if Northern becomes available early.
RE: Railways in General - Andreos1 - 16 Oct 2019
(12 Oct 2019, 12:19 pm)Michael wrote Thanks, be interesting if Northern becomes available early.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/business-50067806?__twitter_impression=true
Media seem to be picking up on comments made by Grant Shapps and drawing their own conclusions.