Anyone else think this is disgusting?

[patdavies]

Originally Posted by Mrs_Ryan

pd - love ur comment thats a really good idea however they have said it has to be someone who can walk ....

Walk how far? And how do they determine/police this?

[Mrs_Ryan]

Thats a really good point actually.... I really have no idea how they are going to police the whole thing.. there are people threatening just to carry on travelling alone but I have no idea how theyre going to police it... probably throw them off the trains at the next station....

[68904]

Have a look at this link from RIAB.
In 2 years it seems that 2 trains in the whole UK had open doors whilst travelling on the track.
Both software/mechanical problems.
The railways today are not run by people who started at 15 years old, but by penny pinching accountants, and bus operators. As I say bus conductors and trainspotters.
The fault lies with the managmental systems in place not the driver or the guard et al.

Rail Accident Investigation Branch: Investigation Reports

[68904]

There have been a worrying number of accidents on level crossings involving cars and Metros and yet nothing has been done to make them any safer. They arent it seems interested in adapting... they just want to make things easier for themselves.[/quote]

Accidents on level crossing are not caused by trains, they are caused by silly motorists jumping the red lights at level xings.
If a train is going at 90mph, under clear signals, the train has the right of way over the roads.
If a vehicle is foul of the line the train is on all the train driver can do is make an emergency brake application, then fold his arms waiting for the bump.
If the rail is wet, then the brakes might pick up and slide into the obstructing road vehilce.
If a train is doing 90mph and it hits a car then we start to have a few problems. This is what we call a major disaster as there could be 200 people on the train, and the first coach will be smashed to pulp by the impact.
It is the motor vehicle who cause thses accidents not the trains., so let the Police go out and chase and prosecute all these drivers that jump red light.
I have been in the cab of a train doing 75mph when confronted with a kid on a motorbike coming at you waving his hands in a two finger salute.
The driver just looked at me and feard the worst.
That was an every day happening.

[USKevin]

Couldn't believe what I just read. My thoughts are with you and your mum.

[Mrs_Ryan]

Thank you Kevin, thats very kind.

just an update.. we have now involved a certain Mr D Henderson... MP for Newcastle North

round 3

[citizenB]

Oh well done Mrs Ryan. Hope you hear something positive soon x

[Mrs_Ryan]

Thank you CB... will keep everyone updated.

THanks everyone for your kind words and support.... you lot are the best

[Mrs_Ryan]

Another update for you....

My mum had a call from MP's secretary yesterday... there will be a strongly worded letter finding its way ot Nexus soon....

[citizenB]

Brilliant news.. Looking good

[Mrs_Ryan]

Thanks CB

I hope so... were just going to keep chipping away at them till they crack... were going to think about a petition soon as well!

[citizenB]

Originally Posted by Mrs_Ryan

Thanks CB

I hope so... were just going to keep chipping away at them till they crack... were going to think about a petition soon as well!

Excellent. I get the feeling they will be sorry they picked on your mum

[Mrs_Ryan]

Hi CB

I get the feeling too... local MP is not amused with it.

And given the fact that the Govt are funding a 35 million modernisation of the system i get the feeling Nexus will soon be grovelling Im sure they do not want to hack off a Member of Parliament

[citizenB]

Originally Posted by Mrs_Ryan

Hi CB

I get the feeling too... local MP is not amused with it.

And given the fact that the Govt are funding a 35 million modernisation of the system i get the feeling Nexus will soon be grovelling Im sure they do not want to hack off a Member of Parliament

[Mrs_Ryan]

Latest update....

Director General of Nexus wrote to MP fobbing him off, basically....

If you agree with my complaint, please could you sign my petition?
Petition to: Make Nexus stop discriminating against scooter users.

thanks!

[JonCris]

Done

[citizenB]

Done

[Mrs_Ryan]

thank you JC and CB!

Mrs R xx

[dave]

Originally Posted by Esio Trot

1. Until recent years is was a right of every subject to make peaceful protest outside the Mother of Parliaments. It is now forbidden to protest anywhere within 0.5km (I think) of the houses of parliament unless you have prior permission. Even in places like Cuba, the common people are not prevented in law from protesting like we are.

Just for information, this is about to be reverted to the way it was once again.

It was the first thing Gordon said he would do when he took the Prime Minister's position.

Then again, can we believe it?

[gni03349]

Originally Posted by dave

Just for information, this is about to be reverted to the way it was once again.

It was the first thing Gordon said he would do when he took the Prime Minister's position.

Then again, can we believe it?

Will he be there long enough to be able to follow it through?