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« Reply #75 on: December 04, 2009, 09:35:35 » |
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On the figures, we have them dating back to 2001 - Andrew Griffiths kicked it off in Wessex days and FGW▸ have carried it on. Yes, the Newquay figures are the best since then. They only cover the DMU▸ services - HSTs▸ are included in the mainline statistics which I don't see.
As for the last two years we have had the weekday HST replacng a DMU in July and August, the figures are of course a good deal lower than they would have been if the whole weekday service was still DMU only. This makes this year's figures to date an even better result than they look at first sight.
"More users than ever" is probably a bit of journalistic licence but I didn't say that.......ooops.
PS You'll be hearing a lot more about the branch line journey figures in the next few weeks. I'll keep you posted.
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« Reply #76 on: December 04, 2009, 12:54:23 » |
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Thanks Richard, good news. Look forward to some more stats  |
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« Reply #77 on: December 05, 2009, 15:52:32 » |
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I've split off the discussion about Voyagers vs HSTs▸ (and everything else) that was happening here - you'll now find it in "Across the West" given its broad relevance.
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slippy
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« Reply #78 on: December 18, 2009, 13:19:15 » |
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I still dont believe the 'More users than EVER on the Newquay branch', is this correct???
It is a rather crap headline as apparently the Newquay figures for 1923 were just over 102,000 a good deal more than this years 'more users than ever'.. |
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Branch Line Connor
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« Reply #79 on: December 22, 2009, 16:40:11 » |
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Crosscountry don't really need a service to Cornwall, Fgw's dmu's are just as good as there voyagers  |
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #80 on: July 07, 2010, 19:39:45 » |
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From FGW▸ live updates: Line incident
Line problem between Par and Newquay.
Train services are being disrupted due to a line-side fire between Par and Newquay. Short notice alterations and cancellations can be expected.
We are currently unable to operate train services in either direction between Par and Newquay whilst emergency services deal with a line-side fire at Luxulyan. Replacement road transport has been arranged although it is not possible for the replacement road transport to serve Luxulyan station. Customers will need to allow extra time in order to complete their journey. It is anticipated that the railway line will have to remain closed on Thursday 8th July 2010. Should this be the case then replacement road transport will operate instead of train services.
Last Updated: 07/07/2010 19:31
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #82 on: July 08, 2010, 05:52:21 » |
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Bit unfair. Story posted just 5 hours after the fire started. Better to gather the facts and be accurate than rush to print.
Also, hardly an earth shatteringly important news item.
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"Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for the rest of the day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
- Sir Terry Pratchett.
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« Reply #83 on: July 09, 2010, 00:57:13 » |
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So basically the BBC» be reporting any incident the moment it happens otherwise they get slated?
You know the BBC News website gives ways of contacting them with a story, so if you feel something is not on the website quick enough you could always ask them?
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #84 on: November 13, 2010, 17:29:53 » |
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From FGW▸ live updates: Line problem between Par and Newquay.
Train services between Par and Newquay are being disrupted due to a landslip. Engineers are working as fast as possible to restore services to normal. Short notice cancellations can be expected.
Rail service suspended for the remainder of today -Saturday-. Road replacement transport will operate between St Austell and Newquay for the remainder of the day. Customers for Newquay should change at ST AUSTELL and not Par.
Last Updated: 13/11/2010 16:38
Service incidents
17:21 Newquay to Par due 18:10
This train has been cancelled. This is due to a landslip.
Road Replacement transport will operate between Newquay and St Austell
Last Updated: 13/11/2010 16:29
18:21 Par to Newquay due 19:13
This train has been cancelled. This is due to a landslip.
Road Replacement transport will operate between St Austell and Newquay
Last Updated: 13/11/2010 16:28
19:19 Newquay to Par due 20:04
This train has been cancelled. This is due to a landslip.
Road Replacement transport will operate between Newquay and St Austell
Last Updated: 13/11/2010 16:31
20:15 Par to Newquay due 21:07
This train has been cancelled. This is due to a landslip.
Road Replacement transport will operate between St Austell and Newquay
Last Updated: 13/11/2010 16:28
21:15 Newquay to Plymouth due 23:11
This train will be started from Par. It will no longer call at: Newquay, Quintrell Downs, St Columb Road, Roche, Bugle and Luxulyan. This is due to a landslip.
Road Replacement transport will operate between Newquay and St Austell
Last Updated: 13/11/2010 16:33
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