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Was planning to use the 16.05 ex-Kgx between Grantham & Hull next week using a 'priv' ticket but just noticed this service is barred due to heavy loadings. Can anybody answer the following please:-

1. Is this service particually busy after Grantham bearing in mind it may be Friday?

2. I may go anyway & ask permission but which coach does the train manager usually give right away from at Grantham on the down?
 
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dk1 said:
Was planning to use the 16.05 ex-Kgx between Grantham & Hull next week using a 'priv' ticket but just noticed this service is barred due to heavy loadings. Can anybody answer the following please:-

1. Is this service particually busy after Grantham bearing in mind it may be Friday?

2. I may go anyway & ask permission but which coach does the train manager usually give right away from at Grantham on the down?
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I would be surprised if you didn't get accepted.

I still do not understand how Hull Trains are permitted ATOC RST when they essentially don't allow staff on the majority of their trains.

Very unfair, particularly when WSMR/Grand Central want to sign a more generous RST agreement.
 
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1605 is usually full and standing right through to Hull. The TM will be in the first class coach normally.
 
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Thanks guys. Im happy to stand anyway (preferbly at the bar!) but would be nice to get into Hull by 19.00.
 
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Was all fine in the end. Caught the 17.07 ex-Grantham & the train manager was more than happy to accept privs. Train was very busy in 1st in standard after several alighted at Grantham was only around 80% full. Suppose the 180s give an extra coach now.

Slightly off topic i was very impressed with Hull's Paragon Interchange. Excellent for onward connections & the whole place was very clean & tidy & still keeps that good feeling of a proud railway terminus. This summed up most of the City centre & Marina area which i must say was not something i expected to say. Would go back again without hesitation. :)
 
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Yep, it's good now.

Do you think they have enough bus stands though? ;):lol:
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20 odd bays does seem a little on the tight side!! Mind you its a bus spotters dream. Just book into the HI Express alongside & it would be all over :wub:
 
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dk1 said:
Slightly off topic i was very impressed with Hull's Paragon Interchange. Excellent for onward connections & the whole place was very clean & tidy & still keeps that good feeling of a proud railway terminus. This summed up most of the City centre & Marina area which i must say was not something i expected to say. Would go back again without hesitation. :)
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Hull is an excellent city, and regeneration has helped an awful lot. Obviously some still dire parts, but I am happy to visit Hull often regardless.
 
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