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Sideshoots - associated subjects / Campaigns for new and improved services / Re: Minehead Rail Link Group
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on: May 23, 2025, 11:20:55
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From Somerset LiveEfforts to improve Somerset's rail services have hit a snag after the government refused to fund better connections to the county's main heritage line.
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in the summer of 2019. Somerset Council and West Somerset Railway PLC jointly submitted a strategic outline business case (SOBC) to the Department for Transport (DfT» ) in November 2024, asking for £137,000 to developer proposals for reopening the link between Taunton and Bishop's Lydeard. £137,000 would hardly register on the amount of money the railway expends on consultations of all sorts. This seems more like trying to head something off, preventing momentum, rather than actual stinginess over the cost of a report That was my thoughts too, in the scheme of things £137k is not really that large an amount. I would be surprised if that could not be raised via a number of different ways so suspect there is more to this than the actual amount |
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All across the Great Western territory / Buses and other ways to travel / Re: Extreme Day Trips
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on: April 02, 2025, 10:01:29
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You can never simply walk up & get on - even without luggage.
the initial barrier that you pass through by scanning your boarding pass on is set to refuse admittance at a point prior to departure - usually 30-40 mins. You still have to clear through security, even with zero luggage/carry ons.
True, but you can walk into the airport, straight through the security and assuming you checked in online already can walk up to the plane at the last moment that the gate closes It is certainly do-able, I did very similar when flying to Newcastle, except had a laptop to go through the scanner, but again that added literally seconds to the day |
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All across the Great Western territory / Buses and other ways to travel / Re: Extreme Day Trips
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on: April 01, 2025, 09:26:57
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I’d be interested to know what people find too much hassle with airports, if that’s the only reason deterring someone, maybe some of the other more seasoned airport users could give some tips around reducing the hassle.
This doesn't really make sense, with a day trip you would not be taking any luggage, could pre check in, so literally walk up to the airport at the last moment and board the plane |
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Journey by Journey / London to Swindon and Bristol / Missing service
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on: February 25, 2025, 13:14:39
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I am going to London (From WSM) twice in the coming weeks.
On Wednesday 5th March I am catching the 1123 service that starts at Weston, becomes the 1200 service from Temple Meads, completing the usual service every 30 minutes
Also going on the 12th March but oddly this service isn't running, it doesn't even start at BTM▸
It then runs again from the 19th March
Does anyone know why it isn't running on the 12th?
Seems odd to be missing just that day without any obvious reason
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Sideshoots - associated subjects / News, Help and Assistance / Re: Coffee Shop forum Server load - ongoing issues, being resolved by grahame
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on: February 21, 2025, 10:50:36
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I've now updated the heading of this particular topic, simply to make it less historic date specific - and to record that grahame is continually dealing with these issues.
Dealing with these issues - again - this morning. You may notice some slower responses or even no response or being turned away while I find out what's been going on overnight. I've had the following message when viewing threads a couple of times this morning and the same thing a couple of days ago. "A quick answer from our receptionist
The "Coffee Shop" is a popular and busy forum, and you have been calling for a lot of complex pages in a very short time. Are you real? If you are, and you keep getting this message, please get in touch with the admin team (address below)."I guess it is known, but I still get taken to another page when I click the "like" tab, then have to press the back key to return to the forum Oddly when I click "reply" which I tried to do here, I get this message https://www.firstgreatwestern.info/light.html |
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All across the Great Western territory / Fare's Fair / Re: Weekend First Upgrades
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on: February 10, 2025, 11:22:04
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Anyone know the upgrade cost (for tomorrow), Paddington to Penzance?
Railforum suggests it might be £30, but unable to find any official fare.
Many thanks
Have you ever used "Seatfrog", I use it for all my trips from WSM to Paddington now, usually get the upgrade for £17 each |
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All across the Great Western territory / Fare's Fair / Re: GWR Rewards fares - launching March 2025
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on: February 04, 2025, 13:27:10
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GWR▸ appear to be launching a rewards programme in March.
From what I understand, signing up will start you on Bronze tier and you progress up to Silver and Gold.
Bronze tier gets you 1 free on board beverage, 1 40% off a ticket voucher and 10% off on board food and drink.
Silver (50 points) goes up to 15% off on board food/drink; Gold (120 points) 20% off. Silver and Gold earn you free tickers, lounge access and Pullman dining offer.
You will earn points by booking via GWR.com & GWR app. 10 points for spending £30-69.99 per day and 20 points for >£70.
PAYG▸ points are earned depending on your weekly capped spend.
Points reset on the anniversary of your sign up.
Sounds interesting, sadly too late for me having just spent over £200 on upcoming trips. Out of interest what is your source for this story as there doesn't appear to be anything publicly shared about it |
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