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Okay. Scanning through mentions. Lots of questions about the "15th July Timetable"
So let's take a look at what that really means (vs how it's being 'sold' in some quarters) #thameslink #rail #london /1
So let's take a look at what that really means (vs how it's being 'sold' in some quarters) #thameslink #rail #london /1
So let's get one thing straight up front:
The July timetable ISN'T about providing more services overall.
It's about formalising one that frees up GTR to resume driver training again, with the LEAST risk of disruption. /2
The July timetable ISN'T about providing more services overall.
It's about formalising one that frees up GTR to resume driver training again, with the LEAST risk of disruption. /2
So if you think (or have been told) that it means you're getting YOUR train back: well... sorry. probably not.
If it's not in the timetable already (even if it's always showing 'CANCELLED') then you probably ain't getting it back /3
If it's not in the timetable already (even if it's always showing 'CANCELLED') then you probably ain't getting it back /3
Okay. This needs a thread. It relies on a mis-understanding of the causes of the issues. BUT ALSO gives a fascinating bit of insight into Grayling himself.
Let's talk about how Grayling's weird obsession with never being wrong is screwing the DfT... #thameslink #rail #london /1
Let's talk about how Grayling's weird obsession with never being wrong is screwing the DfT... #thameslink #rail #london /1
So firstly: the practicalities. This is the thread that triggered this. Read it first: short version is that DfT blew their chance to revoke GTR on performance back in April. By trying to be clever and fucking it up. /2
Now moving on to the "incompetence" charge. The problem is that the premise is flawed. Because it relies entirely on Grayling's insistence that the timetable is the SOLE responsibility of GTR, Network Rail and... well... anyone who isn't him. /3
Okay people. Repeat after me:
STRIPPING GTR OF ITS FRANCHISE IS NOT A VIABLE THREAT.
Why? Because the DfT tried to be clever back in 2017 and shot themselves in the foot. 🤦♂️🤦♂️
Read on... #rail #london #thameslinkfail /1
STRIPPING GTR OF ITS FRANCHISE IS NOT A VIABLE THREAT.
Why? Because the DfT tried to be clever back in 2017 and shot themselves in the foot. 🤦♂️🤦♂️
Read on... #rail #london #thameslinkfail /1
So. Important thing to remember: The GTR Franchise ISN'T just Thameslink. It's Southern (and bits) as well, all coming together in what was meant to be a super-franchise. /2
Now - if y'all remember - that Southern (and to a lesser extent Thameslink) parts of the network were ALSO a massive clusterf*ck shortly after GTR took over - because of the issue of Driver Only Operation. /3
