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Well so says the MD of Stagecoach South West Trains Mr T Shoveller. Sorry i thought the games was sold to the people of this country to use public transport not the private motor vehicle.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-18874000
I don't think I would want to get off at Bournemouth and use a bus instead, Are SWT going to give discounted fare to those who will have to change for buses? I doubt it.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-18874000
BBC said:London 2012: Rail bosses urge spectators to drive to Weymouth
Rail bosses have recommended that spectators travelling to the Olympic sailing events in Weymouth go by car.
South West Trains has warned there could be significant disruption during the Games, with an extra 80,000 passengers a day on its network.
The firm will provide extra services as it runs at up to 40% extra capacity.
But the limited power supply on the line to Weymouth, which was electrified in the 1980s and has a single track on part of it, will affect services.
South West Trains managing director Tim Shoveller said: "We'll be running diesel because we can't run electric because of the power supply problem so the park-and-ride is the primary way people are being advised to get to Weymouth for the sailing."
Asked if South West Trains could be overwhelmed, he replied: "Yes, we will just have to be honest with passengers." (read more)
I don't think I would want to get off at Bournemouth and use a bus instead, Are SWT going to give discounted fare to those who will have to change for buses? I doubt it.
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