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| Re: Nailsea & Backwell station - stairway to platform 2 In "Bristol (WECA) Commuters" [360237/30064/21] Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 23:37, 6th April 2025 |      |
Yes - Red Squirrel and I were both rather startled at the apparently immediate result of our posts.
| Re: 10 years of the Two Tunnels cycleway In "Heritage railways, Railtours, buses, canals, steamships and other public transport based attractions" [360236/27359/47] Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 23:33, 6th April 2025 | |
That's another cycle ride I might try, next time I happen to find myself somewhere in the Melksham area.
| Re: Nailsea & Backwell station - stairway to platform 2 In "Bristol (WECA) Commuters" [360235/30064/21] Posted by johnneyw at 23:27, 6th April 2025 Already liked by Chris from Nailsea | |
In an apparently remarkable coincidence, work now seems to be happening on that stairway.
CfN.
Witness the mysterious yet awesome power of the Coffee Shop forum.
| Re: Nailsea & Backwell station - stairway to platform 2 In "Bristol (WECA) Commuters" [360234/30064/21] Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 23:13, 6th April 2025 | |
With apologies to my colleague Red Squirrel here, I've now moved (and renamed) his original topic from 'the lighter side', ' where was I today?'.
In an apparently remarkable coincidence, work now seems to be happening on that stairway.
Updates to follow.
CfN.
| Re: 4,800 miles for a kebab? In "Buses and other ways to travel" [360233/30116/5] Posted by grahame at 22:44, 6th April 2025 | |
“Its the not the Destination, It's the journey.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
| Re: What do people think about Grand Pier price rise? Weston-super-Mare, April 2025 In "The West - but NOT trains in the West" [360232/30117/31] Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 22:14, 6th April 2025 Already liked by Western Pathfinder | |
Personally, I agree, ChrisB.
If I choose to visit and enjoy the facilities on any historic pier, chipping in with £2 to help 'preserve the structure' seems a small price to pay, to me.
CfN.
| Re: Modern English Usage, but not as Fowler might think In "Introductions and chat" [360231/30111/1] Posted by Red Squirrel at 22:09, 6th April 2025 | |
One of my pet hates in newspaper reports is "10am in the morning". Well it wouldn't be the evening would it?
I know. For the same reason I find Sally Oldfield’s ‘Moonlight Shadow ‘ almost unlistenable-to.
| Re: 4,800 miles for a kebab? In "Buses and other ways to travel" [360230/30116/5] Posted by Timmer at 21:36, 6th April 2025 | |
Youtube travel vlogger Paul Stewart's most recent video (06/04/2025) saw him fly from Houston, TX to Manchester, UK for a kebab! Straight back to the US the same day.
He was also commemorating the final Singapore Airlines direct flight between those two airports.
https://youtu.be/RwD3a6HXZkI
Do you mean Noel Philips?He was also commemorating the final Singapore Airlines direct flight between those two airports.
https://youtu.be/RwD3a6HXZkI
| Re: What do people think about Grand Pier price rise? Weston-super-Mare, April 2025 In "The West - but NOT trains in the West" [360229/30117/31] Posted by ChrisB at 21:28, 6th April 2025 | |
Pretty reasonable, I reckon - although the 'take it or leave it' might damage their takings, I doubt it.
I can foresee arguments with 'residents' though - how far distant is a 'resident'. Would probably have to be in postcodes, but its easy top borrow address ID from someone.
| Re: How do I reserve a seat on a Cross Country train with an Interrail pass? In "Cross Country services" [360228/30113/43] Posted by ChrisB at 21:25, 6th April 2025 | |
On CrossCountry, I think not?
| Re: New station at North Filton/Brabazon, Bristol In "Bristol (WECA) Commuters" [360227/24927/21] Posted by TonyK at 19:40, 6th April 2025 Already liked by Chris from Nailsea, johnneyw, Mark A | |
YTL have submitted a planning application for "Station Square" next to the arenal station which includes one of those CGI images of how it probably won't look when it's built.
Like a post I did in Another Place a few years ago, about the new bridge at Gypsy Patch Lane?
| Re: 2025 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury In "TransWilts line" [360225/29726/18] Posted by grahame at 19:27, 6th April 2025 | |
Ah yes - added after my original post (and I admit I had changed my plans for today overnight and hadn't checked back this morning)
Further Information
We're sorry for the disruption to your journey.
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Taxis have been arranged leaving Swindon at 19:43 calling at Chippenham (20:14), Melksham (20:32), Trowbridge (20:45) and Westbury (20:57 arrival). Please see the Information Poster at the station for the road transport pick up/drop off point or visit nre.co.uk/stations.
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The taxi company is Cross Street Cars.
If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay
Last Updated:06/04/2025 07:58
We're sorry for the disruption to your journey.
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Taxis have been arranged leaving Swindon at 19:43 calling at Chippenham (20:14), Melksham (20:32), Trowbridge (20:45) and Westbury (20:57 arrival). Please see the Information Poster at the station for the road transport pick up/drop off point or visit nre.co.uk/stations.
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The taxi company is Cross Street Cars.
If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay
Last Updated:06/04/2025 07:58
| Re: 2025 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury In "TransWilts line" [360224/29726/18] Posted by bobm at 19:12, 6th April 2025 | |
| Re: 4,800 miles for a kebab? In "Buses and other ways to travel" [360223/30116/5] Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 19:08, 6th April 2025 | |
Some people do need to get out a bit more ...
| Re: How do I reserve a seat on a Cross Country train with an Interrail pass? In "Cross Country services" [360222/30113/43] Posted by ray951 at 19:08, 6th April 2025 | |
You can book seats on the GWR website https://www.gwr.com/your-tickets/seat-reservations it will ask what ticket you have; but you can select any type and it will reserve a seat at no cost.
| What do people think about Grand Pier price rise? Weston-super-Mare, April 2025 In "The West - but NOT trains in the West" [360221/30117/31] Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 19:06, 6th April 2025 | |
From the BBC:
The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare has increased its admission charge from £1 to £2 for non-residents.
Bosses said the rising cost of inflation meant they needed to start charging their 600,000 annual visitors more to "preserve the structure".
Bosses said the rising cost of inflation meant they needed to start charging their 600,000 annual visitors more to "preserve the structure".
| Re: 2025 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury In "TransWilts line" [360220/29726/18] Posted by JayMac at 18:42, 6th April 2025 Already liked by Chris from Nailsea, TonyK | |
Someone's got acorns for brains.
| Re: Modern English Usage, but not as Fowler might think In "Introductions and chat" [360219/30111/1] Posted by JayMac at 18:39, 6th April 2025 Already liked by PrestburyRoad, Timmer | |
New Recipe on packaged food items.
Cheaper ingredients or reduced portion size.
| 4,800 miles for a kebab? In "Buses and other ways to travel" [360218/30116/5] Posted by JayMac at 18:36, 6th April 2025 Already liked by Timmer | |
Youtube travel vlogger Paul Stewart's most recent video (06/04/2025) saw him fly from Houston, TX to Manchester, UK for a kebab! Straight back to the US the same day.
He was also commemorating the final Singapore Airlines direct flight between those two airports.
https://youtu.be/RwD3a6HXZkI
| Re: 2025 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury In "TransWilts line" [360217/29726/18] Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 18:28, 6th April 2025 Already liked by Mark A | |
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/04/plans-discussed-for-a-metro-system-for-bath-and-wiltshire.html
His name is Dan Okey, not Dan Oakey, and it's Okehampton, not Oakhampton: more examples of shoddy journalism - perhaps using autocorrect, without bothering to make sure it is in fact correct.
| Re: Modern English Usage, but not as Fowler might think In "Introductions and chat" [360216/30111/1] Posted by bobm at 18:26, 6th April 2025 Already liked by Red Squirrel | |
One of my pet hates in newspaper reports is "10am in the morning". Well it wouldn't be the evening would it?
| Re: Modern English Usage, but not as Fowler might think In "Introductions and chat" [360215/30111/1] Posted by eightonedee at 17:29, 6th April 2025 Already liked by Chris from Nailsea, Mark A | |
There's a current infestation of third rate local news reporters who describe nearly every building they report on as 'iconic' when what they really mean is 'well known ' or 'prominent'.
Similarly, a lot of journos don't seem to to know what an epicenter actually is....or it's corresponding hypocentre for that matter as well.
Similarly, a lot of journos don't seem to to know what an epicenter actually is....or it's corresponding hypocentre for that matter as well.
Similarly, the word "unique" is also overused by media folk, often betrayed by the contradictory "more unique" - it seems they think it means "somewhat unusual".
A favourite of railway operators' electronic signage staff is "Delayed", which seems to mean "Late, don't know how late, and cannot (or cannot be bothered to) find out why or when it might turn up"
| Re: Modern English Usage, but not as Fowler might think In "Introductions and chat" [360214/30111/1] Posted by Clan Line at 16:19, 6th April 2025 | |
I have learnt from long experience that whenever they use the word 'change' it is usually a euphemism for 'made worse'.
I wonder when someone will tell the Government that .........
| Re: 2025 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury In "TransWilts line" [360213/29726/18] Posted by TonyK at 15:50, 6th April 2025 | |
Luckily, the Wiltshire Metro will sort all this lot out.
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/04/plans-discussed-for-a-metro-system-for-bath-and-wiltshire.html
| Re: 2025 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury In "TransWilts line" [360212/29726/18] Posted by grahame at 15:08, 6th April 2025 | |
13:42 Swindon to Weymouth due 15:53
13:42 Swindon to Weymouth due 15:53 will no longer call at Frome.
It has been delayed between Chippenham and Melksham and is now 16 minutes late.
This is due to a points failure.
13:42 Swindon to Weymouth due 15:53 will no longer call at Frome.
It has been delayed between Chippenham and Melksham and is now 16 minutes late.
This is due to a points failure.
16:43 Frome to Swindon due 17:34
16:43 Frome to Swindon due 17:34 will be started from Westbury.
It will no longer call at Frome.
This is due to a points failure.
16:43 Frome to Swindon due 17:34 will be started from Westbury.
It will no longer call at Frome.
This is due to a points failure.
| Re: How do I reserve a seat on a Cross Country train with an Interrail pass? In "Cross Country services" [360211/30113/43] Posted by IndustryInsider at 12:21, 6th April 2025 Already liked by Mark A | |
Yes - I will probably follow the spirit of your suggestion though at Bath Spa where there's a probability of the ticket office being open at the time I'm there and not rushing for a connection.
Use them or lose them!
| What an odd time. In "The Lighter Side" [360209/30115/30] Posted by grahame at 12:12, 6th April 2025 Already liked by Mark A | |
Originally the "First Great Western Coffee Shop Forum" and now the "Great Western Railway Coffee Shop Forum", we have 357191 posts of which 42 are new posts yesterday and today.
I've just notices that every digit in the post count is odd (and, yes, this post will destroy that) and it only happens once in every 64 posts. I also note that at the moment the answer to another question is 42, and being much more tuned than Deep Thought actually know the question - "How many posts have been added yesterday and so far todaY?"
