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lachlan's latest activity
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Llachlan replied to the thread ScotRail active travel 153s - what to do with them? (and related West Highland Line rolling stock options).Ideally we would have multiple units with the equipment spaces built in as well as larger windows, comfy seats, and onboard catering...
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Llachlan replied to the thread Chiltern barriers programmed to automatically reject disabled railcard tickets?.Indeed - disabled travellers are capable of asking for support when they need it. Nobody asks for the specific type of railcard. In...
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Llachlan replied to the thread ScotRail active travel 153s - what to do with them? (and related West Highland Line rolling stock options).I presume the 153s are good for other large items of outdoor equipment (eg kayaks) and also adapted bikes or tandems. Has anyone seen...
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Llachlan replied to the thread Future of the GWR electrification.indeed - from a freedom of information request we know: "The location was chosen as a termination point due to constraints around...
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Llachlan replied to the thread Future of the GWR electrification.I think the Chippenham old footbridge is a sticking point - I don't believe this has been modified ?
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Llachlan replied to the thread Driving well below the speed limit.Realistically though you're not going to hit an average of 100mph when most journeys are made due to congestion, which would be worse...
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Llachlan replied to the thread A lifeline for Pilning?.While better bus-rail integration is always good, I'm struggling to see what services you could realistically run via Pilning without a...
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Llachlan replied to the thread Should some longer rural routes be sacrificed and the money spent elsewhere on the network?.The interior specification of a coach vs a train is a moot point as you get good and bad examples of both. Both trains and coaches can...
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Llachlan replied to the thread Should some longer rural routes be sacrificed and the money spent elsewhere on the network?.I can't speak for wheelchair users but personally being able to go without stopping is a big reason for choosing the train. This is...
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Llachlan replied to the thread Should some longer rural routes be sacrificed and the money spent elsewhere on the network?.Encouraging people to take the bus instead of the train may indeed be a (unintended) consequence of the free bus passed. Regarding...
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Llachlan replied to the thread Should some longer rural routes be sacrificed and the money spent elsewhere on the network?.Indeed, and people use the train too. Each mode serves a different niche. If what has said before is true that you could provide a much...
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Llachlan replied to the thread Should some longer rural routes be sacrificed and the money spent elsewhere on the network?.Agreed on most of this, though as a non-driver I've had great days out by train reaching places I otherwise would have no means of...
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Llachlan replied to the thread Should some longer rural routes be sacrificed and the money spent elsewhere on the network?.A coach could connect the main stops faster than the train. Coaches already do. But coaches could not connect all stops the train does...
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Llachlan replied to the thread Should some longer rural routes be sacrificed and the money spent elsewhere on the network?.Your post contradicts itself - the road is dangerous and so we should invest in it and close the railway line - driving more people and...
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Llachlan replied to the thread Should some longer rural routes be sacrificed and the money spent elsewhere on the network?.Similar to the ideas for integrated bus services and helicopters/taxis connecting to them. Nice in theory but not going to happen in...