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Forum: Other Public Transport 19th May 2013, 18:34
Replies: 81
Views: 2,483
Posted By IanXC
Slow and lumbering? Maybe they're an exception,...

Slow and lumbering? Maybe they're an exception, but the Mercedes bendies First have for Park and Ride in York have exceptional performance. The drivers describe a full and standing bendy out...
Forum: Traction & Rolling Stock 19th May 2013, 13:07
Replies: 13
Views: 713
Posted By IanXC
Thanks for posting that link - I'd not previously...

Thanks for posting that link - I'd not previously seen the proposed unit lengths for this cancelled programme - being entirely 3/4 car units shows the decision to replace the programme with the...
Forum: Fares Advice & Policy 19th May 2013, 12:38
Replies: 5
Views: 448
Posted By IanXC
The easements for this don't seem entirely clear...

The easements for this don't seem entirely clear to me, so I'll leave that for now. An Alnmouth-Chathill SDR (£1.80 with priv) seems to clear up the problem "the easy way".

As for what to do at...
Forum: Fares Advice & Policy 18th May 2013, 21:08
Replies: 5
Views: 452
Posted By IanXC
Now thats a first class ticket worth buying!

Now thats a first class ticket worth buying!
Forum: Traction & Rolling Stock 18th May 2013, 20:07
Replies: 47
Views: 4,800
Posted By IanXC
The notice is for expressions of interest in...

The notice is for expressions of interest in bidding for the standalone Caledonian Sleeper Franchise, and mentions that TS intend to invest £50-60m, presumably alongside the franchisee who would have...
Forum: Infrastructure & Stations 18th May 2013, 16:20
Replies: 135
Views: 5,314
Posted By IanXC
Well I'm going to bang the drum for the Minsters...

Well I'm going to bang the drum for the Minsters Line, and York Metro.

I'd have the reopened Minsters Line seeing 4 trains an hour:

2tph Hull-York calling Cottingham, Beverley, Market Weighton,...
Forum: Other Public Transport 14th May 2013, 08:37
Replies: 84
Views: 5,810
Posted By IanXC
Without knowing the ins and outs of insuring...

Without knowing the ins and outs of insuring buses its hard to be sure, however I would have thought whether through the main bus policy, or a separate business protection policy, the business ought...
Forum: Fares Advice & Policy 14th May 2013, 02:48
Replies: 16
Views: 962
Posted By IanXC
It would be useful wouldn't it. The cynic would...

It would be useful wouldn't it. The cynic would say the TOCs wouldn't want us to know about the more unusual validities, however my understanding is that they have tried to produce such maps, but...
Forum: Allocations, Diagrams & Timetables 12th May 2013, 22:33
Replies: 19
Views: 1,843
Posted By IanXC
This item is available via the RailUK Store...

This item is available via the RailUK Store (http://astore.amazon.co.uk/rafo04-21) :D

(Don't spoil yourself with the 54p saving over the RRP though!)
Forum: UK Railway Discussion 11th May 2013, 20:31
Replies: 77
Views: 4,397
Posted By IanXC
Indeed: "Available - but may be reserved en...

Indeed:

"Available - but may be reserved en route - Reading-Newcastle"

Apparently that means, well this seat isn't reserved at the moment, but keep an eye out, it may be booked once you've been...
Forum: UK Railway Discussion 11th May 2013, 20:08
Replies: 72
Views: 4,597
Posted By IanXC
Its also worth remembering that reservations left...

Its also worth remembering that reservations left unused "expire" at the first calling point after the origin of the reservation.
Forum: UK Railway Discussion 11th May 2013, 17:30
Replies: 78
Views: 6,260
Posted By IanXC
The Saturday services starting on 22 June include...

The Saturday services starting on 22 June include the following shuttles:

1T84 York 0927 Scarborough 1015
1T85 Scarborough 1030 York 1119
1T86 York 1129 Scarborough 1214
1T87 Scarborough 1230...
Forum: UK Railway Discussion 10th May 2013, 21:44
Replies: 26
Views: 1,854
Posted By IanXC
http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/Caught-ca...

http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/Caught-camera-Railway-crossing-red-runners/story-18933943-detail/story.html#axzz2SvcGncXN

You really couldn't make it up!
Forum: Fares Advice & Policy 10th May 2013, 08:39
Replies: 13
Views: 765
Posted By IanXC
The Any Permitted First Anytime is £13.60 and...

The Any Permitted First Anytime is £13.60 and priced by GMPTE. I wonder if the ORCATS calculation on that fare assumes a significant portion of ticket holders will use a standard class only service,...
Forum: Infrastructure & Stations 9th May 2013, 20:14
Replies: 10
Views: 1,405
Posted By IanXC
This is the planning application for the gates -...

This is the planning application for the gates - the 2 documents marked "Proposed Elevations" show the work proposed.
...
Forum: Fares Advice & Policy 8th May 2013, 22:02
Replies: 30
Views: 1,457
Posted By IanXC
Thinking of other routeings which could have...

Thinking of other routeings which could have similar problems but don't, my entry is:

THAMES EXC FERRY
Forum: Fares Advice & Policy 8th May 2013, 20:29
Replies: 60
Views: 2,539
Posted By IanXC
Absolutely! As yorksrob mentions the problem is...

Absolutely! As yorksrob mentions the problem is in the implementation, for instance is there any reason why when purchasing Carnets you could be provided with a list of ToD codes, and when entering...
Forum: Fares Advice & Policy 8th May 2013, 19:38
Replies: 60
Views: 2,539
Posted By IanXC
A more widespread roll out of Carnet tickets and...

A more widespread roll out of Carnet tickets and restricted seasons (eg Mon-Thu-Fri) would go a good way to achieving these kinds of benefits, some of which were discussed in this thread...
Forum: General Discussion 8th May 2013, 15:18
Replies: 51
Views: 3,874
Posted By IanXC
Why does a certain Yes Minister quote come to...

Why does a certain Yes Minister quote come to mind:



Sir Humphrey: "Nice work if you can get it"[/quote]
Forum: Fares Advice & Policy 8th May 2013, 13:50
Replies: 60
Views: 2,539
Posted By IanXC
There are a few other local railcard schemes not...

There are a few other local railcard schemes not listed on the National Rail site, all the ones we know about however, are listed in the relevant section of the RailUK Fares & Ticketing Guide...
Forum: UK Railway Discussion 8th May 2013, 11:29
Replies: 78
Views: 6,260
Posted By IanXC
From the timetable changes from 19 May there will...

From the timetable changes from 19 May there will be additional services from York to Scarborough. These include the daily EMT service from London St Pancras on Saturdays, and from 22 June extra...
Forum: Forum Information & Announcements 5th May 2013, 13:54
Replies: 0
Views: 503
Posted By IanXC
RailUK Store now launched

RailUK Forums are pleased to announce the launch of the RailUK Store! The listings will be regularly updated to show titles that are being talked about on the forum to keep you right up to date.
...
Forum: UK Railway Discussion 5th May 2013, 12:24
Replies: 78
Views: 6,260
Posted By IanXC
I think the most that can be delivered with...

I think the most that can be delivered with today's railway is strengthening. Northern don't seem to have started this year, but last year on Sundays and Bank Holidays a significant number of...
Forum: Traction & Rolling Stock 5th May 2013, 12:19
Replies: 194
Views: 11,498
Posted By IanXC
I recon this is a key issue coming up for CP6....

I recon this is a key issue coming up for CP6. Upgrading key regional secondary routes in terms of capacity and speed is what the network needs, but will there be the political will to do it?
Forum: General Discussion 4th May 2013, 13:10
Replies: 17
Views: 497
Posted By IanXC
That was me, apologies I got distracted before...

That was me, apologies I got distracted before PMing you. Just a few edits to keep it line with the "Relevant" section in the forum rules (http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=27358)
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