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    Storm Gerrit related disruptions-27/12/23

    I don't know what's going on, however everything seems to have come to a stop around Morpeth. 1S25 has been waiting just outside the station for around 25 mins now with 1S97 close behind. 1703712743 Well no sooner than I post that, 1S25 gets the road! :P
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    Disruption due to an issue at Dawlish (18/10)

    The "Dawlish Proof" Class 800's aren't faring very well today. 1C55 has failed at Teignmouth after being hit by a wave and 1A77 has failed at Exeter after being hit by a wave.
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    UK train passengers face loss of free wi-fi

    It might also be worth mentioning that a large of people who use our trains are international tourists, therefore they are far less likely to have a phone with a UK data plan.
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    Network Rail bets on mindfulness (and err...Greggs) to lure commuters back

    When I work from home though I'm using my electricity, my gas etc, plus I usually walk to work when I am in the office so I don't see how a tax would really be fair. (I'm also one of those people who makes my own sandwiches and batch cooks so there is literally no benefit to the "High Street"...
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    Network Rail bets on mindfulness (and err...Greggs) to lure commuters back

    Ironically at the moment, anyone can get 3 months free with Tastecard for just signing up at their website as a normal member of the public. Also Tidal is 3 months for £1 at the moment. https://www.tastecard.co.uk/
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    Police checking travel

    Meanwhile In London especially, knife crime is through the roof. It is no wonder people are angry when you have situations like the above, and yet the police are stopping HST-Dave for having a walk instead of dealing with real crime. I'm sure there are 125 genuine reasons HST-Dave could be out...
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    Media Coverage of COVID -19

    I thought I would take a look at the BBC yesterday evening, on the front page 12 out of the 13 stories were negative. I know people go on about "project fear" and below is a great example of it, after all if all you consume is negative information it will eventually effect your mental health.
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    Media Coverage of COVID -19

    So if this is the case, what is the point in getting the vaccine for the vast majority of people. Good old BBC being doom merchants as per usual.
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    the most over the top restrictions introduced

    Watch TalkRadio, they certainly question the current narrative.
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    The UK and Europe’s response to COVID vs the Far East and China.

    Also, according to Worldometers.. China - Population 1,439,323,776 -- Total Cases -- 87,591 Bahrain - Population 1,732,347 -- Total Cases - 95,879 Interesting how China, with a population 830 times that of Bahrain has less cases.. But no, of course we can 100% rely on the data coming from...
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    Media Coverage of COVID -19

    TalkRadio is really good, you can also watch it live on YouTube.
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    Rail fares to rise by an average of 2.6%

    I've just seen this on BBC News that rail fares will rise an average of 2.6% I wonder how this will go about enticing the public back to rail. It is interesting though that next year the higher fares will not come into force until March. Below is the article from BBC News "Rail fares...
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    How much money is the railway losing during the pandemic.

    If that was right at the time of the article being published, (mid September) then it would put the cost at around £580,000,000 per month! Or around £800,000 per hour since March 23rd.
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    How much money is the railway losing during the pandemic.

    I am just curious as to roughly how much money the railway as a whole (or region) is losing at the moment. This comes off the back of an announcement the other day that TFL need £1.8 Billion just to survive until March. I also remember a few months ago a document was released somewhere with how...
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    Further Restrictions Announced by Johnson (22/09)

    When 98% of the deaths are happening in Hospitals and Care homes, I agree. 1600779062 Sorry you mean 2042? Don't forget the military at the end of every street ;)

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