BigAl1   142 #133 Posted February 1, 2018 who wants to pay to maintain something not used  SYPTE with the dot matrix? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
julado   10 #134 Posted February 5, 2018 who wants to pay to maintain something not used SYPTE with the dot matrix?  Sorry, the above post is still undergoing testing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
BigAl1 Â Â 142 #135 Posted February 5, 2018 Sorry, the above post is still undergoing testing. Â Indeed it has for two and a half years now with absolutely no sign of it ever working Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jeffrey Shaw   83 #136 Posted February 5, 2018 Sorry, the above post is still undergoing testing. Must be a second-class post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
AlexAtkin   10 #137 Posted February 6, 2018 I actually found it quite shocking how uncomfortable the tram train is, as ACTUAL trains have no such problem.  I think you notice it more though because they cheaped out on the seats. Somehow they seem to be even less comfortable than the really old stock trains which have similar amounts of padding.  Why is it we are going backwards in ride comfort? The buses are doing it too, switching from thick padded coach seats to wafer thin bum busters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hackey lad   3,817 #138 Posted February 6, 2018 I actually found it quite shocking how uncomfortable the tram train is, as ACTUAL trains have no such problem. I think you notice it more though because they cheaped out on the seats. Somehow they seem to be even less comfortable than the really old stock trains which have similar amounts of padding.  Why is it we are going backwards in ride comfort? The buses are doing it too, switching from thick padded coach seats to wafer thin bum busters.  Fully agree . They are bum numbers . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
BigAl1   142 #139 Posted February 7, 2018 I actually found it quite shocking how uncomfortable the tram train is, as ACTUAL trains have no such problem. I think you notice it more though because they cheaped out on the seats. Somehow they seem to be even less comfortable than the really old stock trains which have similar amounts of padding.  Why is it we are going backwards in ride comfort? The buses are doing it too, switching from thick padded coach seats to wafer thin bum busters.  They are cheaper and so they can get more seats in. Even on the grown up railway there is a lot of criticism of seating comfort as price is placed before comfort Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bilge   34 #140 Posted February 7, 2018 There should be less seats and more standing room (with flop down seats) near the doors. Then more pushchairs and disability vehicles could get in. At busy times it's hopeless for these passengers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
AlexAtkin   10 #141 Posted February 7, 2018 The thing is though, many of us choose the tram because its more comfortable than the bus. These new seats give me second thoughts, especially as the bus is typically slightly cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Chazndave   10 #142 Posted February 7, 2018 When will the rotherham to Sheffield tram be up and running? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Annie Bynnol   596 #143 Posted February 7, 2018 When will the rotherham to Sheffield tram be up and running?  This year-probably. From May they can run on the section between Tinsley and Parkgate but there will be extensive tests. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Hook   10 #144 Posted February 8, 2018 This year-probably. From May they can run on the section between Tinsley and Parkgate but there will be extensive tests.  Passenger services will start October. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...