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« on: December 30, 2018, 18:53:59 »

With 2018 drawing to a close, it might be fair to say that there have been a few surprises (good and less so) and some expectations for the railways have been confirmed or dashed.

Now, despite Niels Bohr's dry assertion that "Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future", would any forum members like to stick their necks out with their own predictions for our railways in 2019? Good or bad, likely or fanciful?
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« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2018, 19:43:03 »

Firstgroup gets swallowed up not before handing back the keys to the SW franchise.
Mark Hopwood gets a knighthood for services to the rail industry.
IETs (Intercity Express Train) finally start operating on the ECML (East Coast Main Line) and everyone complains the seats are too hard.
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« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2018, 21:41:17 »

Another prolonged Dawlish closure.
GWR (Great Western Railway) has a problematic new timetable introduction.
MTR become majority or sole operator of SWR» (South Western Railway - about).
Chris Grayling inexplicably continues as Transport Secretary (although, see below).

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Brexit doesn't happen and there's a General Election with Sajid Javid leading the Conservatives. Labour form a minority govt. and a new referendum results in a second 'leave' verdict.

Liverpool win the Premier League. England win The Ashes and Somerset win the County Championship.
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« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2018, 22:25:42 »

GWR (Great Western Railway) stop providing toilet paper in their station toilets, because its got too expensive, and everyone has to bring their own.
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« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2018, 08:52:57 »

They actually start work on Reading Green Park?
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« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2018, 10:23:28 »

....that railway privatisation collapses on 30 March 2019, after exactly 25 years of existence....
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« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2018, 11:37:13 »

....that railway privatisation collapses on 30 March 2019, after exactly 25 years of existence....

So that means all the present train operators would go as well, Oh...

We have Network Rail, Now heres to Network Trains, Just one company.
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« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2018, 11:46:52 »

Crossrail central tunnel doesn't open in 2019.

345s take over from 387s on TV stoppers. Everyone complains about lack of seats and no toilets.
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« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2018, 12:59:22 »

Crossrail central tunnel doesn't open in 2019.

345s take over from 387s on TV stoppers. Everyone complains about lack of seats and no toilets.


I thought all trains now had to have toilets, I thought it was now the law.
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« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2018, 13:56:43 »

Crossrail central tunnel doesn't open in 2019.

345s take over from 387s on TV stoppers. Everyone complains about lack of seats and no toilets.


I thought all trains now had to have toilets, I thought it was now the law.

Nope ... don't think the Crossrail trains have them, underground certain doesn't.  On the national network, I don't think there are any on the Stourbridge Junction to Storubridge Town service.  It might be part of a franchise requirement.  What they must be by law from the end of 2019 is equivalent for access - so accessible available or no loos at all.
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« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2018, 15:03:36 »

Some of Southern's commuter stock don't have loos either. Must be very pleasant if you are stuck outside Victoria in the rush hour.
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« Reply #11 on: December 31, 2018, 19:15:17 »

My prediction, which I so hope is unfounded, is that there will continue to be the impression from the relevant authorities of a lack of urgency to build and open Bristol Portway Parkway on the wonderful Severn Riviera Express.
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« Reply #12 on: January 01, 2019, 18:48:51 »

Crossrail central tunnel doesn't open in 2019.

345s take over from 387s on TV stoppers. Everyone complains about lack of seats and no toilets.


I thought all trains now had to have toilets, I thought it was now the law.

SWR» (South Western Railway - about) have pledged to have toilets on all trains. Can't remember when by though.

Some of Southern's commuter stock don't have loos either. Must be very pleasant if you are stuck outside Victoria in the rush hour.

Same with SWR. If I have had a few drinks after work, I will take the first train to Raynes Park, using the toilets there then board the correct train home. Apparently there is a toilet at Bookham Station but I think you have to ask at the ticket office for a key. The ticket office closes at midday.  Cry
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« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2019, 21:58:08 »

A very experienced electrification engineer considers retirement after 43 years service
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« Reply #14 on: January 01, 2019, 22:15:39 »

A very experienced electrification engineer considers retirement after 43 years service

That reads very much ... not ... lighter side stuff.
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