Trainchat - The failure of privatisation in the British Railway

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TACD: Oct 27, 2000

Bacon Terrorist posted:

They've been saying they were getting rid of pacers since I started in 2008 so don't be too surprised if they're still about in 2025.

The state those trains are in it truly wouldn't surprise me if they run them until one disintegrates en route.

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TACD: Oct 27, 2000

Desiderata posted:

Just got a Manchester to Llandudno train. I did not know we still ran carriages where you have to lean out the window to open the door handle. Still a nicer than a Pacer though.

I distinctly remember there being a big fuss several years ago over all these sorts of trains finally being phased out / made illegal or something. Was that only on specific lines, or what?

# ¿ Feb 15, 2016 20:27

TACD: Oct 27, 2000

mrpwase posted:

The solution is: don't live in the Cotswolds

The solution as usual seems to be travel to or from London, otherwise enjoy your journey in some bits of sheet metal held together with sellotape.

# ¿ Feb 15, 2016 21:38

TACD: Oct 27, 2000

Bacon Terrorist posted:

I think the intent is noble but the reality will be disastrous figures regarding the performance of trains, even if they're running no worse than they currently do.

I don't see the problem with this. It sounds like the current methodology is erroneously reporting higher-than-actual performance and this would represent something closer to what passengers actually experience.

# ¿ Apr 20, 2017 08:40

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