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  1. mralexn

    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
  2. mralexn

    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.
  3. mralexn

    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.
  4. mralexn

    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"...
  5. mralexn

    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/
  6. mralexn

    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...
  7. mralexn

    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.
  8. mralexn

    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.
  9. mralexn

    the most over the top restrictions introduced

    Watch TalkRadio, they certainly question the current narrative.
  10. mralexn

    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...
  11. mralexn

    Media Coverage of COVID -19

    TalkRadio is really good, you can also watch it live on YouTube.
  12. mralexn

    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...
  13. mralexn

    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.
  14. mralexn

    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...
  15. mralexn

    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 ;)
  16. mralexn

    Should we go back into lockdown at this point?

    For me it was when Ferguson, the person who created all these "Models" believed in it so much that he went doing things he shouldn't have.. all around London! One rule it seems.
  17. mralexn

    Covid : Infection rates v death rates and a possible second wave

    You have a point indeed, and it is certainly worth keeping an eye on. There is a small rise on the right hand side of the graph, but then it drops again. Sadly with the damage that is currently being done to our economy, I wonder how long it will be until there are massive cuts in our NHS.
  18. mralexn

    Covid : Infection rates v death rates and a possible second wave

    Where is the evidence of hospital admissions going up? I work in a hospital and we have never been quieter! This is my source for the graph below. https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/healthcare
  19. mralexn

    Discussion about free banking.

    Because banks "Borrow" your money, and give you 0.01% but when you want to "Borrow" money from the bank it's 19.9% if not more. That's how they make their money.
  20. mralexn

    Discussion about free banking.

    Mods note - separated from this thread. https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/the-most-over-the-top-restrictions-introduced.206878/ Coming back to the cashless society that keeps on being talked about. I'm more for freedom of choice. After all, the easier you make it for people to buy things the...

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