tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post3814011762444921920..comments2024-03-25T19:07:29.729+00:00Comments on Steve's Bus & Train Page: Megabus Drop a Megabomb on East AngliaSteve Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-13227776867125228902018-05-06T22:13:58.916+01:002018-05-06T22:13:58.916+01:00This was by passenger demand.It takes forever to g...This was by passenger demand.It takes forever to get to Victoria from Stratford.It has a knock on effect in that it always leaves Victoria late.I drive that route most passengers got off at Stratford.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-8662906383842426082018-03-13T12:01:44.610+00:002018-03-13T12:01:44.610+00:00Greater Anglia successfully sued by passenger over...Greater Anglia successfully sued by passenger over 'continuous' delays<br /><br />Seph Pochin, of Halesworth, Suffolk, had described the service between his home and Ipswich as "woeful", with one train delayed by 100 minutes.<br /><br />A warrant has now been issued for bailiffs to seize Greater Anglia (GA) property after it failed to pay him £350 compensation. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-47001548644364072242018-03-13T10:21:25.971+00:002018-03-13T10:21:25.971+00:00Deal reached over Kings Lynn Bus services
I would...Deal reached over Kings Lynn Bus services<br /><br />I would assume the information is provisional and could change<br /><br />Retained by Stagecoach<br /><br />King’s Lynn to Spalding 505 (half-hourly frequency from April 29)<br /><br />King’s Lynn to Walpole St Peter 55 (to be renumbered 45)<br /><br />Wisbech to Long Sutton 50<br /><br />Wisbech to Manea 56Wisbech-Walsoken Circular 66<br /><br /><br />Transferring to Lynx (from April 29, 2018, unless stated)<br /><br />Fakenham to King’s Lynn X29 (to be renumbered 49)<br /><br />Hunstanton to Wells Coasthopper (to be branded Coastliner 36)<br /><br />King’s Lynn to Fairstead Circular 1 (to be numbered 42)<br /><br />King’s Lynn to Hunstanton D, E, H & R (to be numbered 34, 35, Coastliner 36 and 43A)<br /><br />King’s Lynn-St Germans-Wisbech 46 (number unchanged)<br /><br />Wells to Fakenham X29 (to be branded Coastliner 36)<br /><br />Transferring to West Norfolk Community Transport (from April 29, 2018, unless stated)<br /><br />King’s Lynn to North Lynn 2 (number unchanged)<br /><br />King’s Lynn to North Wootton 3 (number unchanged)<br /><br />King’s Lynn to Grange Estate 4 (number unchanged)<br /><br />King’s Lynn to Gaywood Park 5 (number unchanged)<br /><br />Wisbech-Upwell-Three Holes 60 (number unchanged)<br /><br />Transferring to First<br /><br />Fakenham to Norwich X29 (from April 3, 2018, number unchanged)<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-59132059976053178802018-03-08T15:24:41.841+00:002018-03-08T15:24:41.841+00:00Rail Delays to get a lot more expensive for the ra...Rail Delays to get a lot more expensive for the rail companies from Sunday<br /><br />A clause that meant operators could turn down requests for “consequential loss” – reasonable additional losses beyond the cost of a ticket - is set to be deleted from national travel terms and conditions.<br /><br />Passengers will now be told they are entitled to claim for additional losses under the Consumer Rights Act, which came into force in the rail industry on October 1 2016.<br /><br />This will mean the rail companies could be liable to pay any taxi fare or hotel bills your incured as well as the cost of missed flights<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-63465800140544622992018-03-07T16:13:43.712+00:002018-03-07T16:13:43.712+00:00Stagecoach have re-registered a few of the Kings L...Stagecoach have re-registered a few of the Kings Lynn services<br /><br />Kings Lynn To: Walpole St Peter 45<br /><br /> Wisbech To: Wisbech 66<br /><br /> Wisbech To: Benwick 56<br /><br /> Sutton Bridge To: Spalding NG1<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-87444625724850128922018-03-06T18:32:50.913+00:002018-03-06T18:32:50.913+00:00I was planning on using Megabus to visit Norwich i...I was planning on using Megabus to visit Norwich in the summer. Seems I'll have to knock that idea on the head or use Nat Exp instead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-14757489356235303872018-03-05T07:22:44.381+00:002018-03-05T07:22:44.381+00:00Traffic lights to change for late buses in Swansea...Traffic lights to change for late buses in Swansea<br /><br />There is a danger it could increase congestion perhaps the better aspect is it gives comprehensive information about how the buses are running enabling timetables to be changed where the current ones are not really working<br /><br />http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-43275108Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-38089382422013584552018-02-28T15:57:25.125+00:002018-02-28T15:57:25.125+00:00More than several... I think it's all except t...More than several... I think it's all except the 505? Full list @ https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/684352/np-2312-28-feb-2018.pdfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-13252260990073101652018-02-27T16:12:35.830+00:002018-02-27T16:12:35.830+00:00Seems I was a bit premature they have just deregis...Seems I was a bit premature they have just deregistered several routes<br /><br /> Kings Lynn and North Lynn given service number 902 / 2 effective from 29 April 2018.<br /><br /> Kings Lynn and Wisbech given service number 946 / 46 / X46 effective from 29 April 2018.<br /><br />Kings Lynn and North Wootton given service number 903 / 3 effective from 29 April 2018.<br /><br />Kings Lynn and Pandora given service number 904 / 4 effective from 29 April 2018.<br /><br />Kings Lynn and Gaywood Park given service number 905 / 5 effective from 29 April 2018.<br /><br />Kings Lynn and Walpole St Peter given service number 55 / 55 effective from 29 April 2018.<br /><br />Kings Lynn and Fairstead given service number 901 / 1 effective from 29 April 2018.<br /><br />King's Lynn and Fakenham given service number X8B / X29 effective from 29 April 2018.<br /><br />King's Lynn and Fakenham given service number X29 / X29 effective from 26 March 2018. To amend Timetable.<br /><br />King's Lynn and Hardwick given service number 906 / 6 effective from 29 April 2018.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-20144155934052861152018-02-27T12:16:57.385+00:002018-02-27T12:16:57.385+00:00Stagecoach Kings Lynn
Nothing much happing at pre...Stagecoach Kings Lynn<br /><br />Nothing much happing at present but that not really surprising. It will be a 45 day consultation which will finish about mid March. Then there will be a mad rush to try to get replacement servicesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-59535473255769260552018-02-26T19:52:09.239+00:002018-02-26T19:52:09.239+00:00I was thinking more of the onboard equipment ...I was thinking more of the onboard equipment ...Andrew Kleissnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-72010250173969387192018-02-25T20:16:24.765+00:002018-02-25T20:16:24.765+00:00Modern electronic signalling if properly designed ...Modern electronic signalling if properly designed should be almost a 100% reliable and weather should not affect. A lot of the problem appears to be the trackside signalling equipment and that tends to indicate poor design. Trackside equipment operate in a harsh environment and faces bump and vibration. Extremes of temperature and rain and dirt etcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-46509316197310372662018-02-25T17:13:16.735+00:002018-02-25T17:13:16.735+00:00I think the issues are technology and man-power: s...I think the issues are technology and man-power: steam locos are heavy and don't have delicate electronics, in the old days there were mechanical signalboxes every couple of miles and loads of gangers who could be called on to dig! (Mind you, I wouldn't want to be one of them!)Andrew Kleissnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-21074992216263264692018-02-25T16:44:29.665+00:002018-02-25T16:44:29.665+00:00I can guarantee in 1918 everything would have been...I can guarantee in 1918 everything would have been done to keep every line open, but 2018, a hundred years of so called progress later? Nah folks - you're on your own. Incredible.Steve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-37877734592370225052018-02-25T15:52:23.315+00:002018-02-25T15:52:23.315+00:00Emergency Rail Timetable Next Week
If the predict...Emergency Rail Timetable Next Week<br /><br />If the predicted heavy snow turns up next week the East Anglia lines will operate to a special timetable with a number of lines closed and restricted services on many of the others. All service will cease by 10pmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-17689831767598926622018-02-25T12:07:59.147+00:002018-02-25T12:07:59.147+00:00To be fair there is no central rail hub either - i...To be fair there is no central rail hub either - if you need to travel between London terminii you need to lug your case on the tube. HOWEVER it is free! Had Megabus and TfL worked together and said OK we'll terminate at Stratford but if you are connecting with another coach then transfer to Victoria will be free then it might have been received with a little more sympathy.Steve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-13053359445739924982018-02-25T10:14:52.054+00:002018-02-25T10:14:52.054+00:00Having no Central hub for coaches will in my view...Having no Central hub for coaches will in my view result in them getting far fewer passengers as quite a few people want to change coaches. I cannot see many people wanting to be dropped off at random points and them lug suitcases around the Underground etc to try to get to their other coach.<br /><br />Who will want to travel to Stratford as well? It seems a very illogical destination. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-68721718611897652582018-02-24T18:32:01.365+00:002018-02-24T18:32:01.365+00:00Thanks David I'll bear that in mind, but is en...Thanks David I'll bear that in mind, but is entirely dependent on timings. Hope you are well, buddy.Steve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-84791914403659525952018-02-24T17:30:32.286+00:002018-02-24T17:30:32.286+00:00Hi Steve you should use the 481 national express f...Hi Steve you should use the 481 national express from Ipswich from April if you use the Galloways one you will get a brand new scania levante 3 David green teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04585115991760104648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-52885992161749479552018-02-24T13:08:43.607+00:002018-02-24T13:08:43.607+00:00Except to add that I think of my elderly Mum trave...Except to add that I think of my elderly Mum travelling and how she would cope if she wanted to change coaches at Victoria. It's not all about me, but if if I can get things changed in my favour then it should help everyone else tooSteve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-87798138832935525212018-02-24T13:06:29.967+00:002018-02-24T13:06:29.967+00:00Currently the only stop in Stratford is the Intern...Currently the only stop in Stratford is the International Station. I have seen no publicity from Megabus to suggest the City Bus Station is to become the terminus.<br /><br />Secondly does your 46 minutes include disembarking from the coach, collecting luggage, gaining your bearings and the still considerable walk to the regional station? The walk and stairs involved from the London Overground platforms to either Central Line or DLR is bad enough, let alone from the CBS. I'm thinking old lady with suitcase - who are you thinking of?Steve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-86795385410850082982018-02-24T13:00:22.586+00:002018-02-24T13:00:22.586+00:00Excellent. Having spoken to someone in the know it...Excellent. Having spoken to someone in the know it seems this might be an experiment to test the water, so to speak, for when Victoria Coach Station closes in a few years and there is no Central London coach hub. All well and good but I don't think it has been thought through. Steve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-39369184638709021042018-02-24T12:56:00.792+00:002018-02-24T12:56:00.792+00:00OK let's get one thing clear. I am a critic no...OK let's get one thing clear. I am a critic not a moaner. I have already indicated that I will use NatEx in the future - you must have been ignorant to the "white Levante" comment at the end of the post. <br /><br />Critics, be they theatre, tv, sporting or anything else give their personal views. They may mention what others seemed to think, but on the whole it is their views. I am no different. I praise when I think it's due, and Megabus have had far more praise than most in the past, and I criticise when I think it's due. I don't know what anyone else on the coach thinks or wants, but those I have used that no longer run have always been pretty well patronised.<br /><br />Is criticism moaning? If it is then you are moaning about me moaning so you're as guilty as I am. Difference is I put my name to my moans. Are you brave enough?Steve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-35601983407567013082018-02-24T11:23:53.999+00:002018-02-24T11:23:53.999+00:00A more sensible approach would be to have a stop a...A more sensible approach would be to have a stop at Walthamstow that gives a rail link to Liverpool Street and a Victoria line link to Victoria and the bus station is next to the sail stationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-61446260366428131962018-02-24T07:41:23.060+00:002018-02-24T07:41:23.060+00:00In my view it will be so useless they will either ...In my view it will be so useless they will either have to change it again so that it goes to Victoria or it will end up being axed. I cannot see it being of any use to anyone with it terminating at Stratford. The connections are not even convenient and who is going to use it if they need to connect with another coach at Victoria bus station<br /><br />It seems to another of these cases where it suits the bus company but they don't consider what their passengers want. This approach though is quite common in the industry. They seem to regard their passengers as a captive market and some maybe are but most are not an they will stop using the service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com