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Originally Posted by Mike Bell
Interesting to listen to the reporting of rail fare increases. Amazing how expensive travel by train is in the UK compared with some other European countries mentioned. Maybe they’re still subsidised?
Our regional train operator is one of many investing in much needed new rolling stock. The old ‘Inter City 125s’ are an embarrassment! The disused and overgrown sidings at Norwich Crown Point and elsewhere have suddenly been revamped ready for somewhere to park it all, but it was a bit puzzling to see that the area was completely fenced in. Appears there is a challenge / competition amongst local graffiti artists to be the first to deface new carriages.....
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Unfortunately the public have no idea how expensive the rail system is to maintain. And whennit is maintained they moan about delays and cancellations.
Most major maintenance has to be done at night and in shiort periods to limit disruption to services. It cost a fortune in project mobilisation and drmobilisation costs on a nightly basis. Night time or weekend working costs a fortune in labour charges and difgicult access to remote locations can mean that a 12 hour shift results in only 4 hours productive working.
And whilst the london centric media moan about rai costs no one compares rail to the cost of motoring and our need to buy depreciating assets!