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| Re: one pound flat rate bus fares in Devon and Torbay area. Posted by ChrisB at 11:58, 11th January 2025 |      |
[pedant] Plymouth was removed from Devon when it became a unitary authority [/pedant off]
| Re: North Cotswold line delays and cancellations - 2025 Posted by Worcester_Passenger at 11:19, 11th January 2025 | |
Saturday January 11
07:43 Great Malvern to London Paddington due 10:26 will be started from Worcester Shrub Hill.
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Last Updated:11/01/2025 03:25
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Last Updated:11/01/2025 03:25
Curiously, RTT is reporting that the empty stock for this train ran from Bristol Parkway (dep. 05:23) to Great Malvern (arr. 07:30).
11:50 London Paddington to Hereford due 14:43 will be cancelled.
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Last Updated:11/01/2025 03:26
15:14 Hereford to London Paddington due 18:24 will be started from Worcester Shrub Hill.
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Last Updated:11/01/2025 03:26
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Last Updated:11/01/2025 03:26
15:14 Hereford to London Paddington due 18:24 will be started from Worcester Shrub Hill.
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Last Updated:11/01/2025 03:26
| Re: TravelWatch SouthWest - merged posts Posted by grahame at 11:07, 11th January 2025 | |
An update from TravelWatch SouthWest for Coffee Shop members - we (speaking on behalf of TWSW) have a temporary domain and email addresses while issues with the old one are sorted out. It is at https://www.travelwatchsouthwest.org.uk - that's an extra .uk on the end which is probably the right name for an organisation in Britain rather than International anyway. Once the proper domain name is back to receiveing emails and with updated content, both the old and new will be pointed to the same place so that you can bookmark either to your heart's content. Please note that at present emails sent to TravelWatch addressed WITHOUT .uk on the end are being lost in transit and not received.
Dates for your diary - 21st March 2025 for our next general meeting in Taunton. 13th and 14th June 2025 for the European Passenger Federation meeting at Steam in Swindon.
I have also been updating our Social Media - again links via https://www.travelwatchsouthwest.org.uk to those being actively maintained. There is so much social media around these days - Facebook remains obvious, but after that others are less so. The X / Twitter feed from TWSW was never particularly active and with its short messages really provided only pointers to other content. I have added Blue Sky and Instagram feeds as dipping toes in those waters - no guarantee of their longevity but let's see. There are also significant numbers of movers and shakers on LinkedIn and although TravelWatch SouthWest has only limited presence there as an organisation, I have included a link.
TravelWatch SouthWest members - please feel free to address questions to Bryony via the secretary address or to me or to Rachel or to David or other directors via - err - any email addresses you know EXCEPT the .org ones, as emails to there are lost in the ether at the moment. And there is a lot of really good stuff on the proper page that will be accessible again and I'm hoping sooner rather than later.
| Re: one pound flat rate bus fares in Devon and Torbay area. Posted by TaplowGreen at 10:44, 11th January 2025 | |
starting Saturdays only 11th/18th/25th January 2025
It does not include all journeys in Devon but does include Bideford(for Barnstaple?)
https://www.traveldevon.info/bus/latest-news-service-updates/super-saturdays/
It does not include all journeys in Devon but does include Bideford(for Barnstaple?)
https://www.traveldevon.info/bus/latest-news-service-updates/super-saturdays/
Loads of exclusions. Looks like Plymouth has been removed from Devon for the duration.
| one pound flat rate bus fares in Devon and Torbay area. Posted by infoman at 05:06, 11th January 2025 | |
starting Saturdays only 11th/18th/25th January 2025
It does not include all journeys in Devon but does include Bideford(for Barnstaple?)
https://www.traveldevon.info/bus/latest-news-service-updates/super-saturdays/
| Re: Birthday trip, Melksham to Penzance - 28th January 2025 Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 22:43, 10th January 2025 | |
Very amused by the on-train PA heading towards the main line from St Ives; they pronounce it ‘St Eurghh’, as though they’ve discovered they’ve stepped in something nasty halfway through the announcement…
That's great!
| Re: Millions of train tickets to be discounted next week Posted by grahame at 22:29, 10th January 2025 | |
Hmmm ...
I purchased an Interrail pass still to be used in the Black Friday Sale
I purchased my Penzance trip (and a couple of other shorter ones) a few days ago
Will my SO be happy with me if a purchase some in the rail sale?
Negotiations have taken place
-- she has upgraded her iPhone ...| Re: Birthday trip, Melksham to Penzance - 28th January 2025 Posted by grahame at 22:22, 10th January 2025 | |
Wondering aloud, perhaps alighting at St Erth and taking the branch to St Ives and back to St Erth.
Then (timings permitting) take a HST to Camborne, thence HST to Penzance?
Then (timings permitting) take a HST to Camborne, thence HST to Penzance?
Will take a look - but I suspect the advance/sale fare does not allow me to end my journey before my ticketed station? I remember someone getting into serious trouble buying a "This train only" London to Southampton Central ticket and getting off at Eastleigh.
There’s no barriers and never seen a revenue check at StErth, but I’m sure they could arrange one knowing what train you’re on
Logic is to ask the train manager if I can get off at St Erth. Unlikely to refuse and it's then done with permission, so allowed.
| Re: Update on collapsed Bridgewater Canal Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 22:11, 10th January 2025 | |
This doesn't get any better for those boatowners: from youtube, see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmUAqeWp9ug (18 minutes)
Chris.
| Re: 'Railway 200' events and commemorations 2025 Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 21:13, 10th January 2025 | |
From Network Rail:
Global ‘whistle-up’ on New Year’s Day signals start of rail’s 200th anniversary
A celebratory cacophony of train locomotive whistles and horns at midday on 1 January 2025 will signal the start of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.
The Railway 200 Whistle-Up, spearheaded by the Heritage Railway Association (HRA), will involve more than 50 heritage railways in the UK and abroad blowing the whistles of nearly 200 vintage steam and diesel locomotives to herald a year-long celebration. Railways in other countries, including Holland, South Africa and Sierra Leone, will be taking part, some with British-built locos. The HRA claims it will be the biggest railway heritage mass participation event ever.
Global ‘whistle-up’ on New Year’s Day signals start of rail’s 200th anniversary
A celebratory cacophony of train locomotive whistles and horns at midday on 1 January 2025 will signal the start of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.
The Railway 200 Whistle-Up, spearheaded by the Heritage Railway Association (HRA), will involve more than 50 heritage railways in the UK and abroad blowing the whistles of nearly 200 vintage steam and diesel locomotives to herald a year-long celebration. Railways in other countries, including Holland, South Africa and Sierra Leone, will be taking part, some with British-built locos. The HRA claims it will be the biggest railway heritage mass participation event ever.
Darn!
I saw this on youtube at the time - but I overlooked an opportunity to post a link here then.It's not too late however, and if you do have four and a half minutes to spare, I recommend a viewing / listen!
CfN.
| Re: Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger over flight diversion Posted by ChrisB at 19:41, 10th January 2025 | |
There have been bans where thought necessary by the CPS/courts
| Re: Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger over flight diversion Posted by Timmer at 19:39, 10th January 2025 | |
| Re: Thames Valley infrastructure problems causing disruption elsewhere - 2025 Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 19:25, 10th January 2025 | |
Sadly, yes. From the Richmond & Twickenham Times:
Hanwell station Elizabeth line incident: Person dies
A person has died after an incident on the Elizabeth line at a busy west London train station.
A casualty on the tracks was reported at Hanwell station at around 1.15pm today (January 10). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended, and the person was pronounced dead shortly after. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
All lines between London Paddington and Reading have been closed as the incident is being dealt with. Major disruption is expected until 4.30pm.
If you need someone to talk to, Samaritans are available to contact any time day or night on 116 123.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Hanwell railway station at around 1.15pm today (10 January) following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
A person has died after an incident on the Elizabeth line at a busy west London train station.
A casualty on the tracks was reported at Hanwell station at around 1.15pm today (January 10). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended, and the person was pronounced dead shortly after. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
All lines between London Paddington and Reading have been closed as the incident is being dealt with. Major disruption is expected until 4.30pm.
If you need someone to talk to, Samaritans are available to contact any time day or night on 116 123.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Hanwell railway station at around 1.15pm today (10 January) following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
My highlighting - hopefully helpful. Chris.
| Re: Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger over flight diversion Posted by LiskeardRich at 17:01, 10th January 2025 | |
And Network Rail should get tough and recover all the compensation it pays out for bridge bashes too
I guess the difficulty there is that they are generally accidental?
Assume they claim from the vehicles insurers and then it’s up to the insurers whether they recover for negligence.
| Re: Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger over flight diversion Posted by TaplowGreen at 17:00, 10th January 2025 | |
And Network Rail should get tough and recover all the compensation it pays out for bridge bashes too
I guess the difficulty there is that they are generally accidental?
Are there prosecutions when this happens? It's an interesting point.
| Re: Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger over flight diversion Posted by Timmer at 16:48, 10th January 2025 | |
And Network Rail should get tough and recover all the compensation it pays out for bridge bashes too
I guess the difficulty there is that they are generally accidental?
| Re: Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger over flight diversion Posted by TaplowGreen at 16:03, 10th January 2025 | |
And Network Rail should get tough and recover all the compensation it pays out for bridge bashes too
I guess the difficulty there is that they are generally accidental?
| Re: Birthday trip, Melksham to Penzance - 28th January 2025 Posted by LiskeardRich at 15:20, 10th January 2025 | |
Wondering aloud, perhaps alighting at St Erth and taking the branch to St Ives and back to St Erth.
Then (timings permitting) take a HST to Camborne, thence HST to Penzance?
Then (timings permitting) take a HST to Camborne, thence HST to Penzance?
Will take a look - but I suspect the advance/sale fare does not allow me to end my journey before my ticketed station? I remember someone getting into serious trouble buying a "This train only" London to Southampton Central ticket and getting off at Eastleigh.
There’s no barriers and never seen a revenue check at StErth, but I’m sure they could arrange one knowing what train you’re on
