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« Reply #300 on: September 22, 2015, 17:09:35 » |
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Just out of interest (and apologies if I've missed it further up/on another thread), how much has this rebranding exercise cost?
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« Reply #301 on: September 22, 2015, 17:26:28 » |
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They won't tell you that!
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« Reply #302 on: September 22, 2015, 17:27:11 » |
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There was a trolley service on the 1518 Paddington-Bedwyn semi-fast Turbo this afternoon - first time I've seen that in several years of using these services.
... and no first class coming back from Reading to Pangbourne (on a Turbo going to Banbury) this afternoon, first time we've had this in many years. I'm very happy for you travelling to/from Thatcham etc. with your improved service We'll just suffer over here with our reduced level of service, I know we'll get the sympathy we deserve .... edited to read better |
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« Reply #303 on: September 22, 2015, 17:36:55 » |
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LTV▸ wanted more seats because standard was "always packed and first class was always empty", so that's what they've got, all standard trains.
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« Reply #304 on: September 22, 2015, 18:45:18 » |
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Indeed, take it up with your local MP▸ . They seemed quite vociferous about it
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« Reply #305 on: September 22, 2015, 19:08:06 » |
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There was a trolley service on the 1518 Paddington-Bedwyn semi-fast Turbo this afternoon - first time I've seen that in several years of using these services.
Yes, trolley services on the Bedwyn's and back on the Gatwick's. |
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To view my GWML▸ Electrification cab video 'before and after' video comparison, as well as other videos of the new layout at Reading and 'before and after' comparisons of the Cotswold Line Redoubling scheme, see: http://www.dailymotion.com/user/IndustryInsider/ |
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« Reply #306 on: September 22, 2015, 19:26:34 » |
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They won't tell you that!
^7.5m according to the Maidenhead advertiser. |
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« Reply #307 on: September 22, 2015, 19:34:11 » |
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They won't tell you that!
Because it wasn't cheap? |
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« Reply #308 on: September 22, 2015, 19:36:48 » |
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Well the 'West' fleet is starting to look a bit shabby both inside and out so was due for a refresh anyway so I'm quite pleased that GWR▸ are spending some money on their trains.
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« Reply #309 on: September 22, 2015, 19:57:22 » |
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Yes, I agree. I'm not one for constant rebranding, but First Great Western has been with us for 17 years, and whilst the 'dynamic lines' livery didn't come along until later, it's been with us long enough to have had a very good run. I liked it a lot to start with, and now I think it's looking a little tired and dated with many carriages due a repaint anyway.
I personally think the new green livery gives a nice and sophisticated feel to the trains and now the logo has been added looks very nice. Others will disagree and call it drab, but I guess that's personal taste for you.
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« Reply #310 on: September 23, 2015, 08:49:47 » |
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There was a trolley service on the 1518 Paddington-Bedwyn semi-fast Turbo this afternoon - first time I've seen that in several years of using these services.
... and no first class coming back from Reading to Pangbourne (on a Turbo going to Banbury) this afternoon But no one dared to sit there as it was still marked up as 1st on board (at least the one I was on), it was just the platform announcements and CIS▸ saying 1st not available. Even on the services with everything stripped out, people still hesitate to go in there thinking it's still 1st class. |
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« Reply #311 on: September 23, 2015, 08:54:06 » |
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They oight to put up station posters advising removal at those stations which no longer offer it
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« Reply #312 on: September 23, 2015, 08:55:57 » |
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They won't tell you that!
^7.5m according to the Maidenhead advertiser. Seriously? ^7.5 million?  what exactly do the customers get for that in terms of improved services (as we're paying for it!).............I guess now we know where all that compo they got from Network Rail went!!!  |
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« Reply #313 on: September 23, 2015, 09:30:07 » |
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We're not paying for it....it comes out of profits, possibly FirstGroups
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« Reply #314 on: September 23, 2015, 09:54:33 » |
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We're not paying for it....it comes out of profits, possibly FirstGroups
ah I see........and those profits come from................? |
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