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« on: June 09, 2008, 21:10:37 »
I know this should be in the Cotswolds but I'm appealing to the widest audience possible.   I also know it s a London Midland issue but hey - word travels.

Got back to night to find stickers saying "No parking at this station until 1030am tomorrow."

When I asked the station staff, even those who are usually frank and honest off the record would only say "I could not possibly comment"

So two questions:

1. What is going on

2. Why less than 24 hours notice

I guess I'm working from home tomorrow
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« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2008, 22:54:01 »
Sorry, Mookiemoo, I've done some 'digging', but I haven't been able to find out what's going on.

The parking at WOS» (Worcester Shrub Hill - next trains) is managed by Meteor - but their contact number is just a recorded message, saying they're not open until 0630 tomorrow morning.  Huh

The only suggestion I can offer is that you contact them:

Primary Phone Number 0870 060 4416
Email Address comments@londonmidlandparking.com

Good luck  Roll Eyes  Grin
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« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2008, 23:29:53 »
Is it anything to do with Prince Charles going to Worcester tomorrow?

Related link: http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/display.var.2328471.0.prince_to_repay_debt_to_worcester_company.php
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« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2008, 23:48:02 »
Thanks, Ollie: that'll explain the security blanket of obscurity that's descended over the matter, then!

Good for them though, travelling by train:

"The Prince and The Duchess will travel along The Severn Valley Railway to celebrate the reopening of the line which was also damaged by the flooding."

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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) 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.

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« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2008, 23:50:03 »
Quote from: chris from nailsea on June 09, 2008, 23:48:02
Thanks, Ollie: that'll explain the security blanket of obscurity that's descended over the matter, then!

Good for them though, travelling by train:

"The Prince and The Duchess will travel along The Severn Valley Railway to celebrate the reopening of the line which was also damaged by the flooding."

 Wink Cheesy Grin

It's a theory, don't know that is the reason Smiley
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« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2008, 23:56:53 »
Quote from: Ollie on June 09, 2008, 23:50:03
Quote from: chris from nailsea on June 09, 2008, 23:48:02
Thanks, Ollie: that'll explain the security blanket of obscurity that's descended over the matter, then!

Good for them though, travelling by train:

"The Prince and The Duchess will travel along The Severn Valley Railway to celebrate the reopening of the line which was also damaged by the flooding."

 Wink Cheesy Grin

It's a theory, don't know that is the reason Smiley


Makes sense however considering the number of people who use WOS» (Worcester Shrub Hill - next trains) to park - this is outrageous

Sorry - the royals are parasites - but then I am a federalist

This akes me mad

Think of the people who dont have jobs where they can remote work

yes, other city centre car parks (usually full) are made available - at considerable inconvenience to the paying public
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« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2008, 00:10:39 »
Whilst I would agree it is a huge inconvenience that the carpark is being made unavailable.
I do need to point out, that it is merely speculation that the reason is related to Prince Charles's visit.
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« Reply #7 on: June 10, 2008, 00:14:39 »
Quote from: Ollie on June 10, 2008, 00:10:39
Whilst I would agree it is a huge inconvenience that the carpark is being made unavailable.
I do need to point at, that it is merely speculation that the reason is related to Prince Charles's visit.

True

But I suspect the case an mid morning tomorrow we will get clarification

And if it is, I will be flaming London Midland

Had it been last week, before I got a work laptop, I would be down a days income. 

Notice would have helped peopl makealternative arrangements
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« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2008, 00:18:55 »
Whatever the reason, the lack of notice is appalling.
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