Virgin might be losing the West Coast Mainline franchise this week to First Group
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Cheaper to fly than take the train unless a local journey. Couldn't give a flying toss about trains.Comment
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Originally posted by swamp View PostWhy is this sad?Coffee's for closersComment
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Originally posted by Cliphead View PostCheaper to fly than take the train unless a local journey. Couldn't give a flying toss about trains.Coffee's for closersComment
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostMaybe for you but for us Manc's its the only real option when travelling to central London as there aren't any flights to London City and more.Comment
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Yes I agree it is a right fvcker!! It means the end to the traveller club also. Bang goes the 12 months of free tickets.
Virgin are far from perfect. First class it sparsely populated even at peak times while standard is crowded. Their pricing model, as with all train companies is cr@p and penalises you heavily if situations change at short notice. The walk on fares are extorionate. I once travelled to London paying £183 for the single and as the train pulled out of Manchester there were a total of 3 in the first class coach. I asked the ticket bloke why it was so empty and he said wait till we get closer to london...it fills up there. Yes it did as 11 people got off at Euston. Hardly bursting point!!Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
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Originally posted by BoredBloke View PostYes I agree it is a right fvcker!! It means the end to the traveller club also. Bang goes the 12 months of free tickets.
Virgin are far from perfect. First class it sparsely populated even at peak times while standard is crowded. Their pricing model, as with all train companies is cr@p and penalises you heavily if situations change at short notice. The walk on fares are extorionate. I once travelled to London paying £183 for the single and as the train pulled out of Manchester there were a total of 3 in the first class coach. I asked the ticket bloke why it was so empty and he said wait till we get closer to london...it fills up there. Yes it did as 11 people got off at Euston. Hardly bursting point!!Coffee's for closersComment
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Quite like the 7.07 from Stockport, on it most weeks. Good service, first have a lot to live up to.Politicians are wonderfull people, as long as they stay away from things they don't understand, like working for a living!Comment
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Originally posted by portseven View Post+1
Quite like the 7.07 from Stockport, on it most weeks. Good service, first have a lot to live up to."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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