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Recent content by Master29

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    Azuma seating

    I can remember the "worthy replacement for the HST" so often touted when these entered service. I think those will definitely get a few laughs now. They certainly got a few at the time.
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    Okehampton - 2 Years On

    Except it's nowhere near the A38
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    Sitting with a person when a train is empty

    I personally find it difficult but I take my hat off to you in accepting people sitting near you on a half empty train. If we are to move on perhaps old attitudes like mine need to change and for the reasons you point out. The beauty of that ideal world.
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    Sitting with a person when a train is empty

    I once made a point to someone on a half empty carriage why they would sit next to me as my son looked on horrified at me. The carriage was half empty, it wasn't as if they didn't like sitting with their backs to travel and yes, there were table seats available. He did ask if anyone was sitting...
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    Article referring to passengers staging "sit ins" on cancelled trains

    I understand the context and direction your conversation with Bantamzmen has taken but to say people not having funds for a contingency sounds irresponsible in itself. Not everyone can afford such luxuries I`m afraid even if in ideal world it would be the correct thing to do.
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    Why is rail travel in Cornwall so cheap ?

    I once heard that the reason it's much cheaper is something to do with landowners when the line was built. Permissions and so on. Possibly to do with the fact it is also slow.
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    Fiasco in Leeds (27/01)

    Passengers they may be but I don't think somehow they're as fussy as a seasoned traveller when it comes to aesthetics.
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    Arson attempt at Penzance Station

    Torquay man Newquay man little difference. Both drug capitols.
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    All seat reservations activate part-way through GWR journey

    Absolutely. The excuse of whether it was DOO or not prior to Reading is irrelevant. It's bad practice on the part of GWR. I've never had any issues on busy trains but I agree it happens. I disagree though concerning getting rid of them, especially on long journeys and if you booked in advance...
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    London Overground Boxing Day

    Makes good sense given there is demand. Traditionally boxing day was a day of sales anyway but punters have been less in recent years. Perhaps the black Friday deals might have a lot to do with this.
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    Michelle Handforth, Network Rail Regional Managing Director resigns

    On that I agree. Certainly worth their weight in gold in such cases.
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    Michelle Handforth, Network Rail Regional Managing Director resigns

    In other words, wing it until you're found out.
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    Michelle Handforth, Network Rail Regional Managing Director resigns

    The old school tie for boys and girls.
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    Seat selection - progress?

    You shouldn't have to do any of this but I suppose I would be willing given National Express do this. I think it makes sense as GWR and some others do not offer this option. I know there is always Trainsplit of course.
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    "Service reported as being busy"

    You're right but that still doesn't mean disgruntled passengers shouldn't complain about it.

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