Network Rail timetable changes

They have just announced more strike days, is that what you mean, workers are always cantankerous when in dispute?

 

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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 "

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

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.

"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?

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.