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« on: November 08, 2011, 20:38:54 »

See the FGW (First Great Western) website for details.
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William Huskisson MP (Member of Parliament) 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 #1 on: December 05, 2011, 19:30:56 »

'bump'  Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2011, 20:30:00 »

Are you planning on 'bumping' into any FGW (First Great Western) managers at Bristol Temple Meads tomorrow Chris?  Cheesy
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« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2011, 20:34:28 »

I think he is. I'd've liked to pop along also, but I'm babysitting.  Sad
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« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2011, 20:39:33 »

Cough, splutter!  Tongue

Yes, I'll be there: would anyone like me to bring up any particular issues, on your behalf - if you're unable to join us?
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« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2011, 20:51:27 »

Bristol Temple Meads booking office and it's random opening hours (or rather, randomly closed hours). It's always 'staff shortages' I'm told. And the decision to not open on Saturdays? A day when many less used to using the rail network are travelling or making plans to travel. The knock on effect of the random opening hours and no Saturday provision can be very lengthy queues at the the ticket windows, where the signs all say 'Tickets for Today'. So is this a conscious decision to put people off queueing to buy an Advance Purchase, railcard etc.

Saturday morning is now a time to avoid Bristol Temple Meads booking hall if you don't already have a ticket.
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« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2011, 20:54:09 »

... apart from all that, I meant!  Wink
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« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2011, 20:57:42 »

Well, you did ask.  Tongue

Okay then. On behalf of myself and some other forum members:

Why the withdrawal of Plymouth Gin from the buffets?  Grin
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« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2011, 21:00:03 »

That question will be the first on my list.  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2011, 23:01:21 »

Well, you did ask.  Tongue

Okay then. On behalf of myself and some other forum members:

Why the withdrawal of Plymouth Gin from the buffets?  Grin

That would have been my question a fortnight ago - now superseded by the withdrawl of ALL spirit miniatures and their replacement by three varieties of ready mixed drinks in cans - G&T, vodak and cola and scotch and cola.  Not much use if you don't like slimline tonic or prefer whisky and dry ginger ale.
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« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2011, 08:49:26 »

Please ask him about the large freestanding pink and purple notices at the stop of the steps on Plat 7...It's about the trolleys... Where Every Word Begins With A Capital Letter ....
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« Reply #11 on: December 07, 2011, 20:46:25 »

Well, with apologies to those who raised issues for that meeting ... I wasn't able to get there, unfortunately.  Roll Eyes

What with the disruption caused by the derailment at Westbury, and cows wandering about on the line in South Wales, my arrangements were so messed up yesterday that I missed the meeting at BRI» (Bristol Temple Meads - next trains).

However, I do have contacts with some usefully senior people in FGW (First Great Western), so I'll contact them by e-mail with these queries, and post any answers here in due course, if that's alright?

CfN.  Huh
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