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London Black Cabbies learning to keep quiet, but... by redcat
Just saw the article about London Black cab drivers being taught new skills including when to give their fares quiet space. Head of taxi regulation, Mr Mason told the FT: "It's a world-renowned service. The drivers are always perceived to be some of the great characters you come across in London.” I beg to disagree. Characters, yes. But not greatest. I have a huge beef with London cabbies....
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March 8th 10 09:04 PM
by Tom Anderson Go to last post
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Bloody Oyster by Paul Cummins[_2_]
Another day in London, another Oyster problem. Strangely, I've never had a problem with using it on the way out, only in central zones. Anyway. On Friday, finding myself at Northolt tube with £7.35 on my Oyster, I used the Central Line to get to Liverpool Street, where I bought a laptop. 35 minutes later, I caught the 16.02 to Stratford, then the Docklands to Woolwich Arsenal.
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March 8th 10 06:08 PM
by Michael R N Dolbear Go to last post
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Another bus oddity: 812 by Clive Page[_4_]
The other day I needed to reach the Old Street area and noticed on the London Central Bus map leaflet the 812, which might have been useful. But the leaflet says about the 812: "Valid Freedom Passes can be used on this service (Bus Passes, Travelcards, Oystercards and Saver Tickets are not accepted)." By Bus Passes I assume it means the National Bus Pass for the over-60s and handicapped. I...
March 8th 10 10:59 AM
by David Cantrell Go to last post
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ELL 'architecture' by rosenstiel@cix.compulink.co.uk
In article , (Garius) wrote: so from memory (with the help of a tube map) Green stations that are still in use (and be aware that some of these have since been renovated to the point where very little if anything remains of his work) a DISUSED STATIONS
March 8th 10 12:14 AM
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Chiltern Chairman Challenge Evergreen 4 - send your suggestionsto Captain Deltic! by E27002
On Mar 4, 5:48*pm, Charles Ellson wrote: On Thu, 4 Mar 2010 08:18:28 -0800 (PST), E27002 wrote: On Mar 4, 3:36 am, Jamie *Thompson wrote: On Feb 26, 1:50 pm, Chafford wrote:
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March 7th 10 10:02 PM
by Yokel[_2_] Go to last post
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What is the 969 bus for? by Arthur Figgis
Waiting at a bus stop a while ago, I noticed the timetable for the 969. Whitton - Roehampton, Tuesdays and Fridays only, one journey. Why? It even has a Facebook group commenting on its infrequency. Given the absence of such strategically vital bus links as the N213, presumably there is a really good reason for the 969 to exist - but what is it? --
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March 7th 10 06:42 PM
by Arthur Figgis Go to last post
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Chiltern Chairman Challenge Evergreen 4 - send your suggestionsto Captain Deltic! by E27002
On Feb 28, 6:39*pm, "Graham Harrison" wrote: "Chafford" wrote in message ... Following last month's announcement on Evergreen 3, Chiltern Chairman Adrian Shooter is asking Modern Railways readers what Evergreen 4 should provide. Captain Deltic likes...
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March 7th 10 02:09 PM
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ELL 'architecture' by Tom Anderson
On Tue, 2 Mar 2010, Garius wrote: Don't get me wrong - I'm a self-confessed fan of Green's stations, with Holloway Road arguably my favourite station on the whole network I would love to hear more about why. I commuted through it for two years, and it never struck me as anything but unexceptional. Apart from the abandoned spiral escalator, of course. tom
March 6th 10 09:20 AM
by Garius Go to last post
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OSI problem auto-corrected by Walter Briscoe
On 24/02/10, I entered Moorgate at 16:30 and left Euston at 16:43. I entered Euston Square at 16:49 and left Moorgate at 17:10. I was charged 5.80 for Euston Square entry and 6.00 for Moorgate exit. I had already capped travel in Z1-2 on my registered Oystercard. On 28 February 2010 03:22:49, TfL sent me an email "... Due to an operational issue, we calculate that you are due a refund of...
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March 6th 10 08:50 AM
by Paul Corfield Go to last post
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Gold card discounts on Oyster PAYG - coming soon. by martin
From last week's Mayor's Question Time: http://mqt.london.gov.uk/mqt/public/question.do?id=30225 Question by Caroline Pidgeon Why is it not possible at present to get Gold Card or Network Railcard benefits in conjunction with Oyster PAYG? How many people would benefit from this? Do you have any plans to introduce this?
March 5th 10 10:19 PM
by rosenstiel@cix.compulink.co.uk Go to last post
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Taxi insurance for multiple people? by Tom Anderson
Afternoon all, Here is a story which my housemate just told me. He arrived at Heathrow by aeroplane at 2230 last night (friday). He'd previously booked a minicab (from Network Cars of Crouch End, for the benefit of anyone googling that firm in future) to pick him up and bring him home to Finsbury Park. He'd been quoted a price of 40 pounds. (Why he didn't just get the Piccadilly line, i...
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March 4th 10 11:56 AM
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Evening parking on Edgware branch by Sam Holloway[_2_]
Hi all, I'm going to a gig at the Camden Roundhouse tomorrow evening and, ideally, would like to park somewhere further up the Edgware branch of the Northern Line. Somewhere around Hendon Central would be good, as I'll be coming down the A1. I've checked on the TfL website and the car parks aren't big (or are non-existent) for that area. I know you can park (for free!) at Brent Cross shopping...
March 3rd 10 09:58 PM
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Ealing Broadway to Wandsworth Road by Offramp
Does anyone know if the rail replacement bus still runs twice a week on the Ealing Broadway to Wandsworth Road route? I think I read that rail services were going to continue from December 2009.
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March 3rd 10 08:31 PM
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ELL 'architecture' by Tom Anderson
On Tue, 2 Mar 2010, Mizter T wrote: Quite how long Shoreditch High Street will remain a concrete slug to the exterior world is another question. I dare say it may have to wait a little while until there's a decent development proposal that comes along. Maybe TfL should commission some artistic types (plentiful in Shoreditch) to decorate it... I know a few who would relish the ...
March 3rd 10 07:59 PM
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London Liverpool Street by E27002
On Feb 28, 1:16*pm, CJB wrote: Just travelled out of Liverpoool Street Station on Saturday for the first time for many years. What a great station that is. I wonder if Paddington will so well restored? Anyway on leaving the initial tunnels, on the far right hand side we saw a disused platform - I guess this served the East London Line tube when it used to run...
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March 3rd 10 03:20 PM
by David F[_2_] Go to last post
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ELL 'architecture' by rosenstiel@cix.compulink.co.uk
In article , (Paul Corfield) wrote: I would much rather that TfL built functional and affordable stations for ELLX and got the line actually open than design it as some sort of architectural showpiece that costs the earth. It's not impossible to do both. I would cite the programme of new public toilets in Cambridge since...
March 3rd 10 11:09 AM
by Basil Jet Go to last post
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Intercity seat reservation only - is it possible at E. Croydon? by Hobbyist
I recently bought an Intercity open return ticket via the Southern rail website. The outward journey is on 23rd May, 10am, Kings Cross to Newcastle. I also asked for seat reservations. The website said an outward one only was available and asked whether I wanted "facing" etc., etc. When the tickets arrived in the post, there was nothing for the reservation. When I emailed, they said there...
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March 3rd 10 07:12 AM
by Arthur Figgis Go to last post
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Chiltern Chairman Challenge Evergreen 4 - send your suggestionsto Captain Deltic! by E27002
On Mar 2, 2:02*pm, Mark A wrote: On 01/03/2010 22:22, Graham Harrison wrote: I know new platforms have been added but how much spare capacity does Marylebone and the approaches have? And is it more or less than St Pancras? Which bit of St Pancras and why?
March 2nd 10 09:12 PM
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DLR + NR Question by AJM
I will be flying into London City Airport in a few weeks and was planning to go (London City Airport - Woolwich Arsenal via DLR) to (London Bridge via NR). I'm sure that there are other ways, but the question is; If I touch in at LC Airport, travel to Woolwich A, do I need to touch out at WA, or can I transfer to NR there and just touch out at London Bridge making it one journey from City...
March 2nd 10 06:18 PM
by Paul Corfield Go to last post
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Oyster a real time waster by Clive Page[_4_]
Yesterday I tried using my Oyster card on National Rail for the first time. In just 2 NR journeys and 2 tube trips I got at least two problems. The first unresolved journey (ticket barrier at London Bridge NR at fault, apparently) I managed to get sorted out at South Kensington ticket office by merely queuing for 10 minutes, first refund £4. When finishing the day at King's Cross my...
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March 2nd 10 04:26 PM
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