Bigga
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Let me me brief and succinctly admire anyone who knows how to put the word 'succinctly' in a sentence, succinctly.
Almost like it just passes you by...
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Next Rail Strikes Announced.
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Let me me brief and succinctly admire anyone who knows how to put the word 'succinctly' in a sentence, succinctly.
Almost like it just passes you by...
rowsley_st
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Get the tram.Cheers mate flying in for the Fulham game so a taxi it is then ..
deano ou812
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Normally I would have but my flight gets in just after 11am and I’ve to get to the hotel first and I don’t want to end up rushing about like fuck ..taxi it will be this time ..Get the tram.
Plenty of other serious aspects to this dispute and not just pay.
There always is.. but pay is what matters.
Stephen230
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There always is.. but pay is what matters.
Talk to virtually anybody involved in this dispute and they will tell you they would settle for any pay rise that wasn’t an absolute piss take at this stage, as long as it was unconditional.
This dispute has little to do with pay anymore.
For the Madrid semi I flew to Barca and got the train the Madrid and it made me realise how far behind our rail system is in the Uk - quick, on time, luxurious and probably a 10th of the cost of what I pay regularly to go from Manchester to London (several time ls a month on business)Is exactly where I’m at, I understand it’s an emotive subject/situation for anyone connected to the industry, and they may feel a few nice words outside a station, or the pomp of a horn is the public giving them their 100% support, but I’m not one of them, neither do I support the government, I’m just pissed off being caught in the middle of it. The Unions have exhausted the tactic of targeting weekend travel, football fans, and other leisurely activities, it’s gone on too long and I’m starting to feel targeted, I was asked the question what else should they do ? That’s not a question for me, it’s for the two parties involved. What I can say is if someone feels targeted don’t be surprised if they push back. I’ve gone from feeling very understanding & supportive of the action, to sympathetic but wanting a resolution, to being totally pissed off with it
The other aspect is i no longer travel on the trains - they are far too unpredictable so I am now in my car and not likely to return any time soon - they can strike all they want but soon they won’t have any jobs as there will be no longer many more passengers
FantasyIreland
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Trains have never been busier,hence why its a fucking disgrace that the RDG cant settle the dispute with a fair offer.For the Madrid semi I flew to Barca and got the train the Madrid and it made me realise how far behind our rail system is in the Uk - quick, on time, luxurious and probably a 10th of the cost of what I pay regularly to go from Manchester to London (several time ls a month on business)
The other aspect is i no longer travel on the trains - they are far too unpredictable so I am now in my car and not likely to return any time soon - they can strike all they want but soon they won’t have any jobs as there will be no longer many more passengers
blumoonrisen
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The metro in Athens puts our rail service to shame.
Grassland Blue
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TPE is appalling. Trains are cancelled, seemingly on a whim. The trains that do run are often late and many of those are overcrowded because they only have 3 carriages. There must be spare rolling stock due to the cancellations, which isn't utilised to strengthen the trains which do run. Normally, having 3 carriage trains may not be too much of a problem. However, TPE run trains to Manchester Airport and so a lot of people have suitcases etc. which take up space where passengers could be standing (and there's always somebody with a bike too!).For the Madrid semi I flew to Barca and got the train the Madrid and it made me realise how far behind our rail system is in the Uk - quick, on time, luxurious and probably a 10th of the cost of what I pay regularly to go from Manchester to London (several time ls a month on business)
The other aspect is i no longer travel on the trains - they are far too unpredictable so I am now in my car and not likely to return any time soon - they can strike all they want but soon they won’t have any jobs as there will be no longer many more passengers
Now imagine you are going on holiday. You have luggage. You are looking forward to a train ride to the airport to start your journey. Luggage stowed. Sitting down. Taking the weight off your feet. That is your expectation.
In reality, you are crammed into the train with not much chance of a seat. The train , although advertised as going to the airport is cancelled part way, so you have to change trains. That can be a real pain, especially with luggage to move.
Is this the ideal way to start your annual journey to a sunny place?
Rail replacement buses provided are shabby and often inadequate.
The strikes may well improve things because at least passengers (customers!) will definitely know where they stand and make other arrangements to get where they want to be.
Bon chance!
No job no pay.There always is.. but pay is what matters.