JasonM88 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 6 minutes ago, phantom said: I don't mean to be the profit of doom, but the station would be no use on match days. Just look at the Ricoh Stadium station, not open for a number of hours before and after a game as size cannot cope with the capacity. Not sure how it will actually be of any benefit to us? Read the OP again, that's what's changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM88 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 2 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/spurs-quoted-12m-by-tfl-to-rename-white-hart-lane-station-as-tottenham-hotspur-station-a3366621.html I don't think you understand, that's not relevant at all. All they're doing there is changing the name, the stations already there and in use. They literally want to change the name from 'white hart lane' to 'Tottenham Hotspur' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 3 hours ago, stogursey red said: Sorry no, the info is from a news letter from a railway club I am a member off If the report was prepared for BCC you will be able to request a copy using the freedom of information act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 stogursey red which railway club is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 13 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: A basic new railway station costs in the region of 10 million quid. Steve will just check his trouser pocket and job done . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 11 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: Looking at the OP, that seems to be what has changed. It seems to imply that this would be a station principally for the stadium. Perhaps someone somewhere has seen the light? Unless I am mistaken it seems you are right but only of any use for fans coming from the east and north; if you are coming from the west or south, principally Portishead, Clevedon, Weston, Mendips and further afield it looks, as others have said, a disjointed transport plan. It is quite remarkable, if true, that a plan would even be contemplated. Are the Bristol Council lot devoid of a smart brain in the room or is it a cunning plan I cannot work out as yet? Its all very well building a 27k stadium but unless BCFC can persuade BCC to sort out their needs it is either never going to be filled or it will be an awful mess on match day; nothing new there then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 13 hours ago, redysteadygo said: Probably got enough tradsmen on OTIB to knock up an adequate platform over a weekend in true Anneka Rice style. Of course. And her sister, Condoleezza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 53 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Of course. And her sister, Condoleezza. What about her Oriental half-sister, Yung Chow Fried? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 15 hours ago, Threshing Red said: That sounds like we will be treated like cattle as usual Hence "Moooo-ve along the platform." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 13, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 13 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: Looking at the OP, that seems to be what has changed. It seems to imply that this would be a station principally for the stadium. Perhaps someone somewhere has seen the light? 13 hours ago, JasonM88 said: Read the OP again, that's what's changed. EXACTLY what is at the Ricoh - it isn't about holding area's etc, it is about there not being enough capacity on the line to cope with the demand of potential usage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 16 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: A basic new railway station costs in the region of 10 million quid. .....can't we pick up a cheap second hand one from eBay or somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 43 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: What about her Oriental half-sister, Yung Chow Fried? Wouldn't mind a Peking duck with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 15 hours ago, cynic said: If only this city had a mayor who isn't shy and isn't as elusive as the scarlet pimpernel. What we need is a Fat Controller.... I watched a documentary about a small local railway station once, they had an FC everyone was happy and it all worked like clockwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 48 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Wouldn't mind a Peking duck with that. Had it! Got prawn ball as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 38 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Had it! Got prawn ball as well Canesten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clerk Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Why can't they just re-open Ashton Gate Halt? It's sitting right there with platforms still intact and everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM88 Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 5 hours ago, phantom said: EXACTLY what is at the Ricoh - it isn't about holding area's etc, it is about there not being enough capacity on the line to cope with the demand of potential usage Well no, if you read the bloody thing again you'd realise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 2 hours ago, clerk said: Why can't they just re-open Ashton Gate Halt? It's sitting right there with platforms still intact and everything. the platform and the track isn't up to industry standard for passenger trains, it needs completely ripping out, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 5 hours ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Canesten What number is that on the menu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 4 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: What number is that on the menu? Definitely not 69. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 5 hours ago, clerk said: Why can't they just re-open Ashton Gate Halt? It's sitting right there with platforms still intact and everything. Pill is the same...platforms still intact...ok they might need buffing up a bit but still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 5 minutes ago, Slippin cider said: Pill is the same...platforms still intact...ok they might need buffing up a bit but still there. again not fit for passenger trains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 1 minute ago, Monkeh said: again not fit for passenger trains Not yet...the signalling needs upgrading from the current token system as it's freight only at the moment but bung a few million at it and bobs yer uncle ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clerk Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 1 hour ago, Slippin cider said: Pill is the same...platforms still intact...ok they might need buffing up a bit but still there. My grandad came from Pill. He used to call it 'Pill-on-Mud'. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 8 minutes ago, clerk said: My grandad came from Pill. He used to call it 'Pill-on-Mud'. Haha. Sounds like Glastonbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 7 hours ago, clerk said: Why can't they just re-open Ashton Gate Halt? It's sitting right there with platforms still intact and everything. WHAT THE HELLS THE MATTER WITH YOU BLOKE? Doncha know we are living in a modern 21century 'no can do' City, Nation and society? Damn it what generation of common sense are you coming from?... you'll bring the whole H&S, PC and F'U'Mate game of cards crashing down if you're not careful, its people like you we need to watch before you start putting the Great back into Britain ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 10 hours ago, Norn Iron said: Hence "Moooo-ve along the platform." Or in my case...."keep them rolling rolling rolling - though they're diasapprivin". To totally misquote the Rawhide theme song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 9 hours ago, WhistleHappy said: What we need is a Fat Controller.... I watched a documentary about a small local railway station once, they had an FC everyone was happy and it all worked like clockwork. I am available.....at a price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redapple Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 3 hours ago, Slippin cider said: Pill is the same...platforms still intact...ok they might need buffing up a bit but still there. Pill Station is due to re-open when the Portishead line commences . Same platform , probably needs a lick of paint , a bit of bush-trimming and a few cracks filled and it will be just the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 The council have just announced £92 million in cuts, so I can't see them funding anything. More worryingly they're cutting bus subsidies, which at a time when travelling and parking on matchdays is increasingly problematic is worrying. I guess if the "Metro" Mayor becomes reality, stuff like the Ashton Gate halt will be funded by that regional fund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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