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All across the Great Western territory / Across the West / Re: Furloughing of public transport staff
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on: May 02, 2020, 20:41:07
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Thanks to everyone who has replied  The ethical dimension is very interesting, and something I may not have given full consideration too. The wider ethical furlough debate is worth exploring too. Would it be acceptable for a company that furloughed staff or put them on short time working to announce an investment package or sponsorship deals, for example? |
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All across the Great Western territory / Across the West / Furloughing of public transport staff
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on: May 01, 2020, 11:31:32
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My apologies in advance, but it is Cava "Ask a silly question" time again!  I was wondering whether anybody knew roughly how many staff had been furloughed from local rail companies such as GWR▸ , SWR» , Transport for Wales etc, along with the furlough situation at Network Rail, local bus companies such as First and Faresaver, and in support companies like Westinghouse and Knorr-Bremse. I would be interested in how it compares to the national average, what they see their staffing levels looking like after the crisis passes, and whether those furloughed now are likely to have secure jobs going forward. |
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Journey by Journey / TransWilts line / Re: Melksham Station Set for Transformation
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on: April 30, 2020, 01:58:36
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I was really surprised that this article didn't include any "driving force" references, and even struck a mildly critical "details of which he declined to reveal" note towards the end.
We need not have worried. The article has since been "corrected" with "driving force" reference now fully present and correct:
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I guess that's the benefit of bringing a Marketing and Communications Manager onto your board!
Actually - somewhat my error. The Gazette and Herald has published two articles on the same topic as far as I can see, and my initial link was to one of them with the text of the other. Both are now in my initial post and both article remained in place as I wrote this follow up. I am suspecting two press releases involved, two journalists both working from home, and a case of left and right hand not knowing what the other is doing Getting two sides on the same story is always informative. I have now had a chance to properly compare the two articles, and I am afraid that the truth is closer to my theory than to yours. This is because the two articles are almost identical in their wording apart from two aspects. Firstly the titles: Melksham firm supports TransWilts railway station improvements and Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK▸ gives financial backing to TransWilts And secondly just one key paragraph is different in the main article: TransWilts chairman, Paul Johnson, the driving force behind the initiative, said: “I’m delighted to have secured this three-year stakeholder partnership with Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK. and TransWilts chairman, Paul Johnson said the financial support, details of which he declined to reveal, would underpin leasing agreements for the car park area.
He added: “I’m delighted to have secured this three-year stakeholder partnership with Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK. Apart from the above, the text of both articles is exactly the same, which strongly suggests that they were derived from the same press release, and not two press releases as you speculated. The one key difference in wording between the two makes the impression far less critical of TransWilts, also supporting my theory. Also, the two articles were both written by the same journalist, John Baker, and not by two different journalists as you suspected in your post. |
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Journey by Journey / TransWilts line / Re: Melksham Station Set for Transformation
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on: April 29, 2020, 18:25:43
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I was really surprised that this article didn't include any "driving force" references, and even struck a mildly critical "details of which he declined to reveal" note towards the end. We need not have worried. The article has since been "corrected" with "driving force" reference now fully present and correct: MELKSHAM railway station is set to be transformed thanks to a new deal secured by TransWilts, the Wiltshire community rail organisation dedicated to improving services and connectivity.
TransWilts is already working with train operator Great Western Railway to improve the frequency and destination choice of services from Melksham station.
The move follows a dramatic increase in passenger numbers in recent years as the town expands.
Now TransWilts has secured a major three-year financial support package from Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK▸ , based in Melksham, which will help realise its ambitious improvement plans for the station.
Working with GWR▸ and Wiltshire Council, TransWilts has developed an ambitious and detailed master plan for the station site.
The first phase has already received planning permission and includes new platform signage, destination indicators, increased parking, electric vehicle charging, cycle storage and a community café. Phase two would see further improvements in the station layout, including the northern pedestrian access.
TransWilts chairman, Paul Johnson, the driving force behind the initiative, said: “I’m delighted to have secured this three-year stakeholder partnership with Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK.
“TransWilts and GWR can now work together with a major local employer to transform the Melksham station facilities.
“The Knorr-Bremse involvement is a great example of a company taking an innovative approach in support of its local community.
“The funding from Knorr-Bremse will underpin the substantial commitment TransWilts is undertaking to deliver to the people of Melksham, and visitors to the growing town, a station they can really enjoy using,” Mr Johnson said.
Paul Goodhand, managing director of Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK, said: “We are proud to be associated with this local initiative.
"We believe it adds real value to the community and offers genuine potential for future growth.” I guess that's the benefit of bringing a Marketing and Communications Manager onto your board! |
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All across the Great Western territory / Fare's Fair / Re: "Travelling by train is up to 13 times more expensive than driving"
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on: May 11, 2019, 14:29:17
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…...an impartial view from a consumer expert within the article?
Guy Anker, of consumer website Moneysavingexpert.com, said: ‘Rail prices can be an absolute rip-off compared to other modes of transport such as driving and even flying. Even if you use every trick in the book the chances are driving will be cheaper, especially if there are a few of you.’
There's a W missing from your italic section. Great to see children contributing to the Forum! It's nice to see my former headmaster on here too! Good to hear that you were cleared of all charges. |
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Journey by Journey / Shorter journeys in Devon / Re: Tarka Line Overcrowding Problem To Be Solved
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on: May 10, 2019, 08:45:11
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Thanks Timmer, but why did Barnstaple of all places get our trains? It is only a local line after all.
I know it isn't their fault, and I would probably think it was great to get trains way above what I need, but why should we suffer as a result? It just gets to me, all this isn't it wonderful for Barnstaple while we sit cramped up in trains that are a load of rubbish!
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