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Author Topic: Praise for FGW staff... and a little criticism of FGW stations  (Read 23377 times)
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« Reply #60 on: August 31, 2009, 22:16:05 »

Sorry, but I am digging this topic up again.

What have they done to the announcements at Birmingham New Street? Shocked Angry

There are now 'NO' announcements on the concourse. (except Phil's smoking and parcels which are a waste of time and don't count)

They seem to announce on the platforms, but only on the relevant plaftorm, which defeats the object: if you are on the platform, you don't need an announcement telling you to go there! Who designed this system?

As well as this, two announcements can go off at the same time (something which seems to be common on Southern stations), with Phil and Celia having a shouting contest, the result being that no-one hears either announcement!

What was wrong with the old system? NB: This isn't [totally] about me preferring Phil, but the overall system being flawed.

The new system will mean people will miss their trains. If they are not on their platform they won't know what's going on! I can no longer wait in Smith's for the platform to be announced. I have to stare at a screen for ages, and then descend into the depths to wait lest there is a platform alteration. Before I could save myself the run by waiting upstairs. These changes will cause congestion on chairs during platform alternations, and people on the stairs won't hear what's going on!

To whom would I direct an email of complaint about this matter?
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« Reply #61 on: August 31, 2009, 23:09:03 »

Birmingham New Street is a Network Rail managed station so best contacting someone there.
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« Reply #62 on: August 31, 2009, 23:09:42 »

Thanks Ollie! Smiley

So NR» (Network Rail - home page) are responsible for the new CIS (Customer Information System)?
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« Reply #63 on: August 31, 2009, 23:11:23 »

I'd assume so.

Try calling the Station Reception sometime. (staffed by Network Rail)

Tel: 0121 654 4288

Opening hours: 7.00am-10.00pm.

Might not definitely know, but they could at least put you in contact with Station Manager so your comments are known.

Edit: Could also try the 24hour Network Rail - Helpline: 08457 11 41 41
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