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Roger Feb 1st, 2001 07:29 AM

UK trains- On schedule
 
Does anyone know if the train system is back to normal. Will I be able to rely on the schedules. Working my way from London to western Scotland via Carlisle and back. Thanks for any update.

kate Feb 1st, 2001 07:53 AM

No I'm afraid it isn't, and may not be for some time. We're still all very much in the dark as to what's happening. I think it has improved in some areas, but not universally. <BR> <BR>You can check up on what's happening at www.nationalrail.co.uk <BR> <BR>Trains to some desitinations are currently being delayed by up to 2 hours. <BR> <BR>A national disgrace. I blame Margaret Thatcher.

Liz Feb 2nd, 2001 08:26 AM

Trains <BR> <BR>They've promised us that everything will be back to normal by Easter.

Roger Feb 2nd, 2001 08:47 AM

Rats. I will be using the rail system in mid March. I will just allow for more time and hope for the best.

Sheila Feb 3rd, 2001 12:21 AM

The National Rail man said on the radio this week that they ar about 75% back to normal. Some regions are better than others. I think Scotland is just about OK and the biggest problem is the east coast main line.

xxx Feb 5th, 2001 05:20 AM

I know I'm sounding very ignorant, but would the "East Coast Main Line" include the route from London to York?

Sheila Feb 5th, 2001 05:30 AM

Yes

frank Feb 5th, 2001 05:38 AM

My train was late every last week & again this morning.(West of Scotland - supposedly one of the better areas) <BR> Nobody knows when they'll be back to normal, that includes the rail operators. <BR>Every promise so far has been broken. <BR> I'd recommend that you arrive with the option of getting a bus in the back of your mind.(from Victoria I think)Buses are quite comfy.

kate Feb 5th, 2001 06:13 AM

...or hire a car.


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