Never to the dark side Posted September 3, 2023 Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 was it very busy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Fairly busy but no one struggled for a seat. 9 carriages put on must have helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Used it - made the day even better. Hard to say how many were on it though - 6-700 would be my guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scare_Man Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 Didn’t use the special but my train from Severn Tunnel to Cardiff was held up outside of Central and I missed my connecting train to Swansea - because of a swan on the tracks! Not a good omen I thought at the time, was a great day in the sunshine though 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted September 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 do you think he was heading to Abertawe and got lost? just like his team I think this is the best photo I have seen in along time. Can posters put some bubble comment to go with the picture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 No luck catching them swans then? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 1 hour ago, OneTeamInBristol said: No luck catching them swans then? Just the one Swan actually. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scare_Man Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 I think our train driver was Mr P I Staker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 Don't get it, thought there were no trains due to strike, let alone football specials ? NTTDS, was it an old type football special with engine and carriages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scare_Man Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 (edited) While I was waiting for my connecting train at Cardiff it rolled in, Heddlu observing. Not sure why it stopped but don’t think anyone could get on - could tell it was the special from the occupants and the masses of Thatchers cans on display Oh and it was a proper modern GWR train Edited September 5, 2023 by Scare_Man 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinheadface Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 Should have been named "The cider express". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 Can they do a special to Leicester too? I think I know the answer to that but it'd be nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 Used it with the two kids. Arrived at Temple Meads at about 8:30 and was told by the policewoman “Go in there (small first class section) - there’s loads of soon to be drunk football fans in that bit” Train journey was good. There was a trainspotter on board who was having words with every city fan who used the toilet and he thought was drinking under age. At one point he insulted a few city fans by proclaiming “You’re worse than the 22:32 from Paddington” Escaped from the police escort and made our own way to the ground, probably got there 30 minutes before those who were escorted - a few trying to also escape from the cordon but unsuccessfully as they were more trying to barge through than walking round the outside with kids. Similar on the way back - police asked if we were going back to the station and we started in the cordon but there were a couple wanting to fight the Heddlu so swiftly turned back towards the ground and walked back to the station, got there at 3 for the scheduled 3:15 special which went about 3:40 after the cordon had got back to the station. Those of us who made our own way had the benefit of stopping in the Tesco opposite and stocking up on drinks as needed but water was provided on the train itself. The straight through special was good for both getting there and I’d imagine for management of the crowd. Should be done again. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 6 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: do you think he was heading to Abertawe and got lost? Heading to Swanage, surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Open End Numb Legs said: Heading to Swanage, surely? .... or possibly Swansea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 14 minutes ago, CiderJar said: .... or possibly Swansea? Well, given the choice between Swanage and Swansea...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 7 hours ago, ralphindevon said: Can they do a special to Leicester too? I think I know the answer to that but it'd be nice Direct from Tiverton Parkway would be even better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Loosey Boy said: Direct from Tiverton Parkway would be even better Teignmouth might be asking too much so I’ll take TVP. Just booked my train actually, with split ticketing managed to get it under a £100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simez Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 9 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Don't get it, thought there were no trains due to strike, let alone football specials ? NTTDS, was it an old type football special with engine and carriages? No it was a 9 car iet. The rmt were out that day so there was a limited service on Great Western with guards duties covered by competent managers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 6, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 21 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Don't get it, thought there were no trains due to strike, let alone football specials ? NTTDS, was it an old type football special with engine and carriages? It was an overtime strike, not a full strike Trains just finished earlier than normal with a skeleton service in the daytime 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted September 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 A few things did any one purchase split tickets and use the football special? did any one get their tickets issued from Parson Street,if you did a big thank you from me a request, please tweet an e-mail(or whatever) to GWR saying thank you for putting on the football special and could we have another football special for the Cardiff match kicking off at 3pm(STAND BY FOR LIVE TV COVERAGE or game being moved to a 12:30pm on saturday or sunday kick off time) If you still have your train tickets from the train journey could I buy them off you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said: A few things did any one purchase split tickets and use the football special? did any one get their tickets issued from Parson Street,if you did a big thank you from me a request, please tweet an e-mail(or whatever) to GWR saying thank you for putting on the football special and could we have another football special for the Cardiff match kicking off at 3pm(STAND BY FOR LIVE TV COVERAGE or game being moved to a 12:30pm on saturday or sunday kick off time) If you still have your train tickets from the train journey could I buy them off you? Surely if there’s no strikes on the weekend of the Cardiff game, there’s no need for a football special. Plenty of services there and back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simez Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 On 06/09/2023 at 09:34, phantom said: It was an overtime strike, not a full strike Trains just finished earlier than normal with a skeleton service in the daytime It was both. RMT members on strike, ASLEF members withdrawal of non contractural overtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted September 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 Betty Swallocks not sure what your trying to say here, but if GWR want to run football specials that THEIR decision which I am quite happy with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 59 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said: Betty Swallocks not sure what your trying to say here, but if GWR want to run football specials that THEIR decision which I am quite happy with I’m saying what need would there be for a football special if services are running as per normal, it’s not like there’s not enough trains going over to Cardiff on a Saturday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted September 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 GWR ran specials for other lot in season 2021/22 for two fourth division games to Swindon(40 mins away) with FOUR service trains an hour from Swindon to the Bristol stations AND to Newport(30 minutes away)with FOUR service trains an hour from Newport to the Bristol stations If GWR want to run a special for us to the Cardiff game which I presume will not kick off at 3pm and the Plymouth away game on easter monday,I am happy with that. See me on the special/s and I will buy you a drink of tea or Coffee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 8, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 3 hours ago, Betty Swallocks said: I’m saying what need would there be for a football special if services are running as per normal, it’s not like there’s not enough trains going over to Cardiff on a Saturday morning. Good PR for GWR, to keep us pesky football hooligans off the regular trains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted September 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.