Adebolas shiny head Posted Saturday at 16:52 Share Posted Saturday at 16:52 Looking at the weather I hope it's going to be a better set up than the shambles of last year and the force to get all train travellers to be escorted to the ground. Any news of a bus or a pub we've been allocated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted Saturday at 17:19 Share Posted Saturday at 17:19 24 minutes ago, Adebolas shiny head said: Looking at the weather I hope it's going to be a better set up than the shambles of last year and the force to get all train travellers to be escorted to the ground. Any news of a bus or a pub we've been allocated? Always the same when we go there…..sadly, the last two years, City fans arriving by train just get escorted to the ground….don’t expect anything to be different tomorrow Wonder when A&S Police will do likewise when they come to us? Lets hope the trip tomorrow is worthwhile 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted Saturday at 17:24 Share Posted Saturday at 17:24 Coaches being escorted from the services, so expect to be met at the station. It's quite a walk in the rain too isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted Saturday at 17:38 Share Posted Saturday at 17:38 16 minutes ago, Loosey Boy said: Always the same when we go there…..sadly, the last two years, City fans arriving by train just get escorted to the ground….don’t expect anything to be different tomorrow Wonder when A&S Police will do likewise when they come to us? Lets hope the trip tomorrow is worthwhile Away fans don’t know there born when they come to the gate , go where they want and basically left alone , ask many fans Bristol away ( there words ) is one of there fav away trips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted Saturday at 17:42 Share Posted Saturday at 17:42 17 minutes ago, RedM said: Coaches being escorted from the services, so expect to be met at the station. It's quite a walk in the rain too isn't it? Would only be 25 mins normally but can take up to an hour with Heddlu in charge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted Saturday at 17:43 Share Posted Saturday at 17:43 Last year, I went on the train with my two kids (at the time, 11 and 15). IIRC there was a train strike but they put on one service from Temple Meads. When we got on the train, the police immediately escorted us to the one first class carriage (stating “you don’t want to go in there, there are lots of drunk football fans”). And then at the other end, we clearly looked “normal” enough that at the police corden at the station we were just able to pass through and take a leisurely walk to the liberty on our own steam. Similar post game, the police originally tried to kettle us but let me and the kids through to walk back of our own accord. Guess the point here is that they will take an approach of not escorting absolutely everyone who gets off a train and you might get lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3 Ark at Ee Posted Saturday at 18:03 Share Posted Saturday at 18:03 I’m driving over straight after my boys game in the morning. Any suggestions on where would be decent to park the motor? Cheers in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted Saturday at 18:19 Share Posted Saturday at 18:19 33 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Last year, I went on the train with my two kids (at the time, 11 and 15). IIRC there was a train strike but they put on one service from Temple Meads. When we got on the train, the police immediately escorted us to the one first class carriage (stating “you don’t want to go in there, there are lots of drunk football fans”). And then at the other end, we clearly looked “normal” enough that at the police corden at the station we were just able to pass through and take a leisurely walk to the liberty on our own steam. Similar post game, the police originally tried to kettle us but let me and the kids through to walk back of our own accord. Guess the point here is that they will take an approach of not escorting absolutely everyone who gets off a train and you might get lucky. I remember going to Swindon a few years ago and we had two young kids and a couple of women with us about 8 in total. Just sat in the station for 5 minutes after the train arrived then just wondered out and asked for the town centre then pretty much just walked to the ground at our own pace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted Saturday at 18:31 Admin Share Posted Saturday at 18:31 1 hour ago, Adebolas shiny head said: Looking at the weather I hope it's going to be a better set up than the shambles of last year and the force to get all train travellers to be escorted to the ground. Any news of a bus or a pub we've been allocated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted Saturday at 18:33 Admin Share Posted Saturday at 18:33 https://www.swanseacity.com/matchday/away-supporters-guide-swanseacom-stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stortz Posted Saturday at 20:35 Share Posted Saturday at 20:35 2 hours ago, sticks 1969 said: I remember going to Swindon a few years ago and we had two young kids and a couple of women with us about 8 in total. Just sat in the station for 5 minutes after the train arrived then just wondered out and asked for the town centre then pretty much just walked to the ground at our own pace That was the 2014 game when Wade Elliott got sent off and Swindon won the league in November wasn't it mate? We were drinking in that cricket club near their ground before the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted Saturday at 22:19 Share Posted Saturday at 22:19 1 hour ago, Stortz said: That was the 2014 game when Wade Elliott got sent off and Swindon won the league in November wasn't it mate? We were drinking in that cricket club near their ground before the game. And you my friend were one of the 8 if memory serves me plus no train ticket….. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherrich Posted Saturday at 22:42 Share Posted Saturday at 22:42 (edited) Use a bit of intel. When you get off the choo choo, get away from the happy clappers/OB ASAP, plot up for an hour in a local boozer of the main drag, then move towards the ground in your own time without abusing the locals. When you get within 2 minutes off the ground, give um merry hell on the walk in. Always works, tried and tested over many years. COYRs. Out the ground post match, stick together, nice and tight on the way back to the choo choo giving them merry hell again. Edited Saturday at 22:43 by fisherrich 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted Saturday at 23:48 Share Posted Saturday at 23:48 Apparently several trains to Swansea have been cancelled tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted Sunday at 04:06 Share Posted Sunday at 04:06 9.38 and 10.40 from BTM have been cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted Sunday at 05:54 Share Posted Sunday at 05:54 1 hour ago, weepywall said: 9.38 and 10.40 from BTM have been cancelled. Lack of drivers again ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted Sunday at 06:20 Share Posted Sunday at 06:20 25 minutes ago, TV Tom said: Lack of drivers again ? Think so yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted Sunday at 06:34 Share Posted Sunday at 06:34 11 minutes ago, weepywall said: Think so yes. Seems odd that the trains cancelled (one of the ones we are due on) are the ones which change at Newport and then stop enroute elsewhere too? Feels like police intervention - only wanting direct trains and reduced numbers to help them manage upon arrival in Swansea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted Sunday at 06:36 Share Posted Sunday at 06:36 1 minute ago, Loosey Boy said: Seems odd that the trains cancelled (one of the ones we are due on) are the ones which change at Newport and then stop enroute elsewhere too? Feels like police intervention - only wanting direct trains and reduced numbers to help them manage upon arrival in Swansea? That has been mentioned elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted Sunday at 06:59 Share Posted Sunday at 06:59 38 minutes ago, weepywall said: Think so yes. Obviously not on enough money - another strike imminent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted Sunday at 07:03 Share Posted Sunday at 07:03 26 minutes ago, Loosey Boy said: Seems odd that the trains cancelled (one of the ones we are due on) are the ones which change at Newport and then stop enroute elsewhere too? Feels like police intervention - only wanting direct trains and reduced numbers to help them manage upon arrival in Swansea? We’ve only got 1800 tickets ffs can’t they handle that , they come here the generally get 3,000 and go where they want two tier policing again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted Sunday at 07:07 Share Posted Sunday at 07:07 (edited) 4 minutes ago, redkev said: We’ve only got 1800 tickets ffs can’t they handle that , they come here the generally get 3,000 and go where they want two tier policing again Certainly feels that way Kev And we let their supporters go where they like Edited Sunday at 07:08 by Loosey Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted Sunday at 07:18 Share Posted Sunday at 07:18 10 minutes ago, Loosey Boy said: Certainly feels that way Kev And we let their supporters go where they like They wouldn’t of been wandering around the centre the park and along coronation road 10-20 years ago , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted Sunday at 07:48 Share Posted Sunday at 07:48 27 minutes ago, redkev said: They wouldn’t of been wandering around the centre the park and along coronation road 10-20 years ago , Police and the courts have zero-tolerance when it comes to trouble at football in Bristol, say boo to a goose at a football match and you'll get 18 months in the big house, wonder if it's the same at other towns/cities around the country ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted Sunday at 08:11 Share Posted Sunday at 08:11 18 minutes ago, TV Tom said: Police and the courts have zero-tolerance when it comes to trouble at football in Bristol, say boo to a goose at a football match and you'll get 18 months in the big house, wonder if it's the same at other towns/cities around the country ? Totally true Tom , sadly and totally incorrect the impression of a lot of these judges / coppers etc etc ( who live in a different world ( especially judges ) are that football fans are unemployed drunk yobbos , makes you wonder if there was an altercation outside the rising sun between Bristol & Gloucester fans Friday and an altercation outside the same pub between just say city & Cardiff fans next week what action would be taken by the authorities - I think I know 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted Sunday at 08:28 Share Posted Sunday at 08:28 13 minutes ago, redkev said: Totally true Tom , sadly and totally incorrect the impression of a lot of these judges / coppers etc etc ( who live in a different world ( especially judges ) are that football fans are unemployed drunk yobbos , makes you wonder if there was an altercation outside the rising sun between Bristol & Gloucester fans Friday and an altercation outside the same pub between just say city & Cardiff fans next week what action would be taken by the authorities - I think I know A slap on the wrist for one fan and told to cease his high jinks in future and 18 months for the other fan 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted Sunday at 09:59 Share Posted Sunday at 09:59 5 hours ago, weepywall said: 9.38 and 10.40 from BTM have been cancelled. And both the 828 and 928 from London to Swansea (via Bristol Parkway) cancelled as well. Still at least travel works out free for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper 123 Posted Sunday at 10:19 Share Posted Sunday at 10:19 Stay together keep quiet until you see the whites of their eyes then move all together 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted Sunday at 10:26 Share Posted Sunday at 10:26 6 minutes ago, Topper 123 said: Stay together keep quiet until you see the whites of their eyes then move all together Zulus. Thousands of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STFreeloader Posted Sunday at 10:49 Share Posted Sunday at 10:49 3 hours ago, redkev said: We’ve only got 1800 tickets ffs can’t they handle that , they come here the generally get 3,000 and go where they want two tier policing again Tinpot Welsh club visiting us Or Big club visiting a tinpot Welsh club You can see why they are largely ignored and left to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted Sunday at 10:49 Share Posted Sunday at 10:49 3 hours ago, redkev said: We’ve only got 1800 tickets ffs can’t they handle that , they come here the generally get 3,000 and go where they want two tier policing again Just on the allocation point, I would say that EFL Rules allow for or don't allow for as it maybe the case.. 2k minimum or if available capacity under 20k, 10% of that. That could account for the 1.8k, the rest I tend to agree- we could cut it for one. 2k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted Sunday at 11:05 Admin Share Posted Sunday at 11:05 12 hours ago, fisherrich said: 4 hours ago, Loosey Boy said: Seems odd that the trains cancelled (one of the ones we are due on) are the ones which change at Newport and then stop enroute elsewhere too? Feels like police intervention - only wanting direct trains and reduced numbers to help them manage upon arrival in Swansea? That's paranoia mate, these cancellations at weekends are frequent on the GWR network, definitely no intervention from anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted Sunday at 11:07 Admin Share Posted Sunday at 11:07 7 hours ago, weepywall said: 9.38 and 10.40 from BTM have been cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted Sunday at 11:33 Share Posted Sunday at 11:33 1 hour ago, Olé said: And both the 828 and 928 from London to Swansea (via Bristol Parkway) cancelled as well. Still at least travel works out free for the day. Train back from Swansea now cancelled too. This an absolute shambles by GWR standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted Sunday at 11:35 Admin Share Posted Sunday at 11:35 2 minutes ago, Olé said: Train back from Swansea now cancelled too. This an absolute shambles by GWR standards. What time were you travelling back on? https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/simple/gb-nr:SWA/2024-09-29/1700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted Sunday at 12:04 Share Posted Sunday at 12:04 26 minutes ago, phantom said: What time were you travelling back on? https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/simple/gb-nr:SWA/2024-09-29/1700 1810 - all other apps say it's cancelled and starting from Bristol Parkway. The first Cardiff connection for BTM is also cancelled on my app??! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted Sunday at 12:05 Share Posted Sunday at 12:05 Just now, Olé said: 1810 - all other apps say it's cancelled and starting from Bristol Parkway. The first Cardiff connection for BTM is also cancelled on my app??! GWR's Journeycheck also says it's starting from Parkway due to a lack of staff. https://www.journeycheck.com/greatwesternrailway/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted Sunday at 12:16 Share Posted Sunday at 12:16 10 minutes ago, Olé said: 1810 - all other apps say it's cancelled and starting from Bristol Parkway. The first Cardiff connection for BTM is also cancelled on my app??! Fair play to all of you making the journey. I'm afraid I gave up, felt the writing was on the wall when my train from Didcot was cancelled this morning. I've spent the past half hour applying for a refund! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted Sunday at 12:21 Admin Share Posted Sunday at 12:21 16 minutes ago, Olé said: 1810 - all other apps say it's cancelled and starting from Bristol Parkway. The first Cardiff connection for BTM is also cancelled on my app??! For anyone who has a train delayed over 15 minutes Though if not claim against a train that was delayed etc https://www.gwr.com/help-and-support/refunds-and-compensation/delay-repay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted Sunday at 12:26 Share Posted Sunday at 12:26 4 minutes ago, phantom said: For anyone who has a train delayed over 15 minutes Though if not claim against a train that was delayed etc https://www.gwr.com/help-and-support/refunds-and-compensation/delay-repay If your train up and your train back is cancelled / delayed more than an hour do you get paid twice? Because this mornings train is already a 100% refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted Sunday at 15:54 Admin Share Posted Sunday at 15:54 3 hours ago, Olé said: If your train up and your train back is cancelled / delayed more than an hour do you get paid twice? Because this mornings train is already a 100% refund. The refund is based on each part of the ticket, so 100% of each way 1810 is showing as running, train is currently on the way in from London due in on platform 3 at 1734 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted Sunday at 17:14 Share Posted Sunday at 17:14 Absolute shambles of a network , the whole network rail system needs sorting , but all they do is put prices up and say we need to put the prices up to invest in the service - bullshit to pay the shareholders more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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