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Post by baggins on May 13, 2015 10:16:51 GMT
Just in case you didn't know, Rovers Facebook warning of huge delays on the trains getting into London from Bristol Sunday.
Bags.
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on May 13, 2015 10:21:04 GMT
Those are from Parkway NOT Temple Meads.
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Post by wrongsideoftheriver on May 13, 2015 10:23:28 GMT
No one can handle the GAS invasion
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Post by baggins on May 13, 2015 10:31:03 GMT
Those are from Parkway NOT Temple Meads. Ok cheers, didn't read much of the article to be honest just saw the headline and thought best let the forum know. Bags. |
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Post by stokegiffordgas on May 14, 2015 20:57:30 GMT
Can't wait to see how fgw manage the boarding of coach to Swindon connection on Sunday morning given we have paid for specific train from parkway leaving 8 am - translates as we will get there at 7 am as they will no doubt be as professional as vanarama /see tickets - - - -
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Post by simon1883 on May 15, 2015 6:49:57 GMT
We're going from Temple Meads...... I am not looking forward to the nightmare....
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Post by mumbles on May 15, 2015 7:18:55 GMT
Just to be clear, there are not just delays, there are NO trains from Parkway to London on Sunday. You need to use Temple Meads and even that will be delayed by 30mins due to a diversion....
Bristol Rovers have been contacted by First Great Western Trains who wish to advise supporters about delays on the line between Bristol Parkway and London Paddington.
“On the forthcoming weekend our services are affected by some engineering works which will have an impact on fans wishing to travel to Wembley on Sunday 17th.
"Our colleagues at Network Rail are undertaking work between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, and Swindon and Chippenham which has an impact on routes from both of the major Bristol stations to London.
"Services from Bristol Temple Meads will be diverted between Bath and Reading and journey times are extending by up to 30 mins, fans are advised to check their times carefully before that travel, especially where they plan to use connecting services.
"The most important message that we have for your fans is that there are no rail services from Bristol Parkway to London. Bristol Parkway is likely to be the first choice station for your fans but our advice is to use Bristol Temple Meads.
"A limited rail replacement bus service will operate from Parkway to Swindon for onward connecting trains to London, but this is much slower than the service via Temple Meads and services are likely to be much busier due to the limited capacity available.
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Post by grayraydon on May 15, 2015 7:21:40 GMT
We're going from Temple Meads...... I am not looking forward to the nightmare.... We are also going from TM and I'm not looking forward to the chaos, I've pre booked my tickets and was going to get them out of the machine Sunday morning but have decided to go get them this afternoon instead, just to be on the safe side. I think we're also getting down there about an hour before our train leaves just in case of big queues. |
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2015 7:25:47 GMT
I was told today they have gone and banned alcohol on ALL the coaches from Bristol to London. Random spot checks and that. Who will drink all the rum now?  |
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2015 7:31:41 GMT
Don't worry lads I found someone to drink the grog after all- she's in the gentlemans lounge!
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Post by Warmley Gas (form Harbourside) on May 15, 2015 7:56:19 GMT
I was told today they have gone and banned alcohol on ALL the coaches from Bristol to London. Random spot checks and that. Who will drink all the rum now? This is the norm on coaches anyway isn't it. Trains you can get away with. Im going to do my best to smuggle some on the National Express...no way am i going without a drop of the stuff! |
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2015 7:57:59 GMT
I was told today they have gone and banned alcohol on ALL the coaches from Bristol to London. Random spot checks and that. Who will drink all the rum now? This is the norm on coaches anyway isn't it. Trains you can get away with. Im going to do my best to smuggle some on the National Express...no way am i going without a drop of the stuff! that's the 'spirit' my fellow sea dog rum filled coke bottles it is! |
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Post by Strange Gas on May 15, 2015 8:32:57 GMT
Beware of the queuing system. . . gaschat.co.uk/attachment/download/184For Cardiff in 07 despite booking a specific train both ways you couldn't avoid the queue so I got on train at Backwell and got a seat and no queue! |
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Post by Warmley Gas (form Harbourside) on May 15, 2015 12:45:22 GMT
Beware of the queuing system. . . gaschat.co.uk/attachment/download/184For Cardiff in 07 despite booking a specific train both ways you couldn't avoid the queue so I got on train at Backwell and got a seat and no queue! God bless Nailsea & Backwell station! |
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Post by britishgas on May 15, 2015 12:49:24 GMT
Beware of the queuing system. . . gaschat.co.uk/attachment/download/184For Cardiff in 07 despite booking a specific train both ways you couldn't avoid the queue so I got on train at Backwell and got a seat and no queue! God bless Nailsea & Backwell station! Next week, on 'sentences that have never been said before'... |
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Post by stokegiffordgas on May 15, 2015 19:09:08 GMT
There is a train service from parkway and I have tickets to prove it! In fact we have seat reservations from swindon - the rub is we have a dodgy rail bus connection from parkway to Swindon ; looking forward to total disorganisation - - - -
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Post by seanclevedongas on May 15, 2015 19:22:12 GMT
I still have a space on the coach leaving from Aztec West
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Post by stokegiffordgas on May 16, 2015 14:37:04 GMT
Nipped up to parkway today with our 7 prepurchased tickets and enquiring about the bus connection to swindon tomorrow the rocket science advice offered was "best you get here early - - - " !
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Post by lulworthgas on May 16, 2015 14:39:38 GMT
Nipped up to parkway today with our 7 prepurchased tickets and enquiring about the bus connection to swindon tomorrow the rocket science advice offered was "best you get here early - - - " ! Get a local train down to TM mate. Extra trains being put on between 8 and 9. Good luck |
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Post by mehewmagic on May 16, 2015 14:50:00 GMT
Just to be clear, there are not just delays, there are NO trains from Parkway to London on Sunday. You need to use Temple Meads and even that will be delayed by 30mins due to a diversion.... Bristol Rovers have been contacted by First Great Western Trains who wish to advise supporters about delays on the line between Bristol Parkway and London Paddington. “On the forthcoming weekend our services are affected by some engineering works which will have an impact on fans wishing to travel to Wembley on Sunday 17th. "Our colleagues at Network Rail are undertaking work between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, and Swindon and Chippenham which has an impact on routes from both of the major Bristol stations to London. "Services from Bristol Temple Meads will be diverted between Bath and Reading and journey times are extending by up to 30 mins, fans are advised to check their times carefully before that travel, especially where they plan to use connecting services. "The most important message that we have for your fans is that there are no rail services from Bristol Parkway to London. Bristol Parkway is likely to be the first choice station for your fans but our advice is to use Bristol Temple Meads. "A limited rail replacement bus service will operate from Parkway to Swindon for onward connecting trains to London, but this is much slower than the service via Temple Meads and services are likely to be much busier due to the limited capacity available. sounds like the scenic route via Wiltshire. A lucky omen me thinks. Take in the glory of Freshford weir, the Avoncliff Aquaduct, Bradford Tithe Barn, the Westbury White Horse, and the Trowbridge strangler. Got diverted that way once when someone in Swindon committed suicide in front of our mainline train. Swindon does that to you. |
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