dutch Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Was waiting for a tram two days ago. Arrived and tram was supposed to be 8 min, checked my watch and in 5 minutes it had counted down to 1 and in 30 seconds it started to show due as the tram was actually stopping. This type of error was never that usual over summer. I think they are playing games with the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerky Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 It has never worked properly, its been a couple of years now and still they cant fix it. It is a joke that sypte have not fixed it.They seem happy to carry on regardless. Meanwhile, down in London, the same system works every day and is accurate. I dont bother looking at them now, the trams coming when you can see the tram ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Was waiting for a tram two days ago. Arrived and tram was supposed to be 8 min, checked my watch and in 5 minutes it had counted down to 1 and in 30 seconds it started to show due as the tram was actually stopping. This type of error was never that usual over summer. I think they are playing games with the system. It's been doing that since at least the summer when I started to use the trams to commute. It certainly isn't a new thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Local Authority incompetence means our money spent on something that is not fit for purpose. Nothing new here, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiggs Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Actually the PTE are currently looking at securing funding to replace the vehicles. Given how long it takes the public sector to secure funding and tender for contracts it seems prudent to start looking at funding for something that will be needed in ten years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Given how long it takes the public sector to secure funding and tender for contracts it seems prudent to start looking at funding for something that will be needed in ten years now. The procurement speed of the city link vehicles would suggest otherwise. There's some more info on the plans here http://www.rothbiz.co.uk/2016/09/news-5095-future-of-supertram.html?m=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bloke Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 If it was as simple as installing GPS on the tram don't you think they would have taken that option? It's obvious that was one of the available options but would have cost more money than trying to piggy back on the existing system that wasn't meant to be used in such a way. The current system is poor because of cost, not because there wasn't an alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 It's obvious that was one of the available options but would have cost more money than trying to piggy back on the existing system that wasn't meant to be used in such a way. The current system is poor because of cost, not because there wasn't an alternative. Which was a decision made by the PTE (who own the infrastructure and lease the trams from HSBC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Smith Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Actually the PTE are currently looking at securing funding to replace the vehicles. What`s the betting they`re less comfortable than the present ones ! That`s the trend as far as most rail vehicles is concerned...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutch Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 The information was a total mess again yesterday. You might as well make a guess and flip a coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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