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« on: November 11, 2021, 06:38:07 »
for two months from this coming Monday 15 november
 
Due to flooding caused by badgers
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« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2021, 06:52:26 »
Quote from: infoman on November 11, 2021, 06:38:07
for two months from this coming Monday 15 november
 
Due to flooding caused by badgers


They're always leaving taps on.
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« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2021, 07:11:22 »
Quote from: TaplowGreen on November 11, 2021, 06:52:26
Quote from: infoman on November 11, 2021, 06:38:07
for two months from this coming Monday 15 november
 
Due to flooding caused by badgers


They're always leaving taps on.

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristol-bath-railway-path-close-6175056

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Bristol and Bath Railway Path to close in Staple Hill after badgers cause mischief

A busy stretch of the Bristol and Bath Railway Path will close for two months after burrowing badgers blocked a ditch.

South Gloucestershire Council is carrying out works expected to last eight weeks, meaning it is likely to remain closed until January 10.
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« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2021, 07:13:45 »
Quote from: infoman on November 11, 2021, 06:38:07
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Good job it’s not on an active railway otherwise the press would have a field day with this one.
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« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2021, 11:48:19 »
Fresh news!
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« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2021, 12:31:27 »
Quote from: infoman on November 11, 2021, 06:38:07
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That sounds like a Reggie Perrin excuse…  Grin

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« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2021, 15:01:42 »
Are badgers the new newts ?
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2021, 15:56:30 »
Quote from: paul7575 on November 11, 2021, 12:31:27
Quote from: infoman on November 11, 2021, 06:38:07
for two months from this coming Monday 15 november
 
Due to flooding caused by badgers
That sounds like a Reggie Perrin excuse…  Grin

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I didn't get where I am today by flooding tunnels.
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