El Cid Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 That Chris Grayling would be out of his job by Tuesday. I know there's three hours left but I think he'll make it through today. Perhaps, but the rest of the post was correct? ---------- Post added 05-06-2018 at 21:15 ---------- Your Mystic Meg type abilities Do you think he is playing a good hand, or are you just giving him another week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Perhaps, but the rest of the post was correct? ---------- Post added 05-06-2018 at 21:15 ---------- Do you think he is playing a good hand, or are you just giving him another week? I think has playing with the hand hes got . Hes already stated in hansard , that before the time table changes , he was told to his face , there would be no problems . But don't let that stop your anti Tory rant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Perhaps, but the rest of the post was correct? ---------- Post added 05-06-2018 at 21:15 ---------- Do you think he is playing a good hand, or are you just giving him another week? The minister of state isn't directly hands on with the day to day running of the railway. I wouldn't be surprised if this current difficulty as a result of timetable changes is down to the cantankerous, set-in-their-ways drivers that don't want to change their routine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 (edited) The minister of state isn't directly hands on with the day to day running of the railway. I wouldn't be surprised if this current difficulty as a result of timetable changes is down to the cantankerous, set-in-their-ways drivers that don't want to change their routine. They have just announced more strike days, is that what you mean, workers are always cantankerous when in dispute? ---------- Post added 05-06-2018 at 22:23 ---------- I think has playing with the hand hes got . Hes already stated in hansard , that before the time table changes , he was told to his face , there would be no problems . But don't let that stop your anti Tory rant As already stated, the changes to the timetable were four times bigger than normal. Its not rocket science when the workers are also in dispute. Maybe he and the train bosses dont have a clue what goes on, on the railways? ---------- Post added 05-06-2018 at 22:27 ---------- But don't let that stop your anti Tory rant It does not make any difference, who is to blame, its a shambolic public service. Edited June 5, 2018 by El Cid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 They have just announced more strike days, is that what you mean, workers are always cantankerous when in dispute? ---------- Post added 05-06-2018 at 22:23 ---------- As already stated, the changes to the timetable were four times bigger than normal. Its not rocket science when the workers are also in dispute. Maybe he and the train bosses dont have a clue what goes on, on the railways? You have answered your Question there " the train bosses " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 I wouldn't be surprised if this current difficulty as a result of timetable changes is down to the cantankerous, set-in-their-ways drivers that don't want to change their routine. A good read: Reality Check: Is a driver shortage messing up Northern trains? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44356993 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 A good read: Reality Check: Is a driver shortage messing up Northern trains? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44356993 "These delays meant electric trains were not running on these lines when the timetable overhaul happened." The Government decide which trains are used, they have messed up, big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bloke Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 "These delays meant electric trains were not running on these lines when the timetable overhaul happened." The Government decide which trains are used, they have messed up, big time. If the press knew in January that the line wasn't going to electric before the end of 2018, why didn't Northern Rail? http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/15821799.First_electric_trains_through_Bolton_delayed_by_a_further_SEVEN_months/ Interesting that people are trying to blame the Government for this mess instead of the private operator yet seem to be the same people calling for nationalisation of the railways. What makes you think that the Government you are blaming for the failure will suddenly be experts at running the railways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 If the press knew in January that the line wasn't going to electric before the end of 2018, why didn't Northern Rail? Interesting that people are trying to blame the Government for this mess instead of the private operator yet seem to be the same people calling for nationalisation of the railways. What makes you think that the Government you are blaming for the failure will suddenly be experts at running the railways? I am not a leftie that wants 100% privatisation, I believe in a mix of both. It takes a long time/money to plan and train for electrification, so I guess they all knew. But it has been shown that when train operators cannot make huge profits, the train companies can do as they please and just hand back the franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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