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Journey by Journey / Bristol (WECA) Commuters / Re: MetroWest services begin
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on: January 26, 2024, 12:58:08
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It should be possible to extend the loop from just the Bristol side of Sea Mills station almost to the Arches without massive effort, shouldn’t it? Level access to a second platform at Redland shouldn’t be a problem as long as the park’s owners (BCC» ?) play ball.
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Journey by Journey / Bristol (WECA) Commuters / Misinformation- auto announcements
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on: June 28, 2023, 18:51:01
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Not sure where to post this, but as it was at Bristol Parkway this’ll do.
It’s 18.14 - auto announcement of the cancellation of the 18.24 Plymouth train: “Passengers for Bristol Temple Meads - your next fastest direct service is the 18.46 service to Warminster. Passengers for Taunto and stations to Plymouth, your next fastest direct service is the 19.22 to…” The first bit is downright wrong - there’s an 18.16 to Temple Meads from the opposite platform face in 2 minutes (and it hasn’t yet arrived, so there’s plenty of time). The second part, while strictly speaking true, ignores the fact that by catching the 18.16 and changing at TM‡ onto the GW▸ stopper, even Plymouth passengers will get home earlier than if they wait at Parkway. Taunton passengers will save something like 35 minutes. 0/10 for accuracy. What’s the point of computer announcements unless the y provide correct (and helpful) information. No human override, either, which was also poor.
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