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Don't even start me on 'This is the 08.32 <x operator> service through to London <x terminal>. Why not ...um, 'to'? Why 'through to'? And i'll save my annoyment with 'Carriage Haitch' for another time ... Adam :)

Did you know that London Midland's version of Anne also pronounces Keynsham the same way Ruth does, but FGW Anne gets it right? :)

I don't like the Pendo announcements for two reasons: 1) I would prefer 'Virgin Trains service to' than 'Virgin Train to' (sorry a bit pedantic!) 2) And when the woman reads the list of calling stations she always seems to end abruptly at the penultimate station - it just seems odd...

And 'extremely sorry' I think, over 30 minutes late? Oh how I miss Phil and Celia in FGW land.

Oh, the trumpet sound is actually quite amazing! I used it as a text-notification ringtone on my phone for a while! Heard it at East Croydon on Saturday. I worry it might not be around for too much longer though, as it seems to come from the yellow display screens themselves, and these might...

At least you are given wrong information by Ruth instead of Anne which I now have to put up with in FGW-land !

I have a couple no-one's mentioned yet, and one of them is a cracker! Connex South Central's 'The way to run a railway' must be my favourite one. There was a old poster which showed it at either Herne or Tulse Hill, i'm not sure if it is still there .... And the second one is 'Alphaline...

Don't change Southern Passenger Information System as still uses Phil and Celia! (thank God) also has the most amazing chime for fast trains passing through :)

Julie Berry is an absolute dream compared to the creeping-across-the-UK horror that is 'Anne'. I am starting a campaign to have Anne replaced with Ruth on fgw PIS.... not sure how far I am going to get. My favourite Julie Berry line 'this is coach number 1 of 4' .... um what does that matter...

Look forward to trying Pullman Dining! I absolutely LOVE travelling chef, but I think it could be promoted better. Most people queuing up at the buffet don't really know it is there. However, my usual travels are from BTM to PAD on a weekday morning so I can't take advantage! Once, however, I...

My contributions: Chiltern: Perfectly reasonable way to get to Brum from London, but personally would go with LM as the advance fares are cheaper and prefer WCML! However, walk up fares I would probably go with Chilt. My overall impression is that CR is a company that 'cares' although having...

Anne is terrible, insipid, boring. Bring back Ruth ! Rodger is OK but there is no need to say 'First Great Western' so slowly, as it is in every announcement! Last chance to hear Phil and Celia on FGW, Bristol Temple Meads is changing over in a few weeks. But if the new voice at London...

I know the one you mean. Also refers to Swindon as the Home of the Great Western Railway. Adam

Is this the Arriva trolley guy that also says 'Ice-Creams, Cakes and Bread' and asks if you want normal or Darjeeling Tea? (That's good as we don't have Darjeeling) I was hoping he was still around! Also made a shape of a face when serving the tea with the sugar and stirrers. Sounds weird but...

It occurs where the new system (horrible Atos Anne) is installed, coming to Exeter soon regrettably, look out for the new white speakers being installed.

This happens quite a lot in the FGW world. Also happened at Soton Central when the FGW 153 turned up for the slog to Bristol!

Certainly should be 'railway station'.... I too have seen signs in towns pointing to 'train station'. I even complained to the Guardian about their official style guide permitting the usage of 'train station' just because 'people under 35' say it. I am under 35, and think that we shouldn't bow...

Longcross? Pretty scary at night.....

Hi Matt, welcome! Do you do the 'male' voice on FGW as well? I must admit I can't stand Anne's voice and am dreading when she arrives at Bristol Temple Meads, I have seen the Thales guys installing new speakers. I however, am planning a campaign to get Ruth back on FGW ! Who is with me ...

Hi Looking forward to tomorrow, will also be on this train trentside, getting on at Long Eaton! I do however feel the whole day will be slightly ironic for me as my local station (Bedminster) will be using these things no end when they work themselves fully down to FGW ! Adam