High Speed Train early success
- Ross Miller
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 17 Sep 2008
- Posts: 3,698
23 September 2009 23:1729307Latest info from my sources at southeastern is the possibility of a Deal stop is a non starter as the train crew (other than the drivers) depot is Dover, hence why it runs down empty from Ramsgate to Dover.
The latest draft timetable looks like there will be an early train around 5:35, the 6.42 will be rescheduled to 6.38 so as to accommodate a stop at Statford International, there will also now be a 7.10.
There is also a rumour that in order to get the run times down they are likely to cut out one of the Folkestone stops, probably Central as it has very little/no parking, though this is all subject to securing the use of the land on the south side of West as car parking.
As for the nonsense about the champagne bar at St Pancras the actual bar is not much bigger than the bar in Blakes, the seating area is however very long indeed."Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." - James Dean
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi - 24 September 2009 09:0429318Like I said before I cant wait to get on board and experience this high speed train, will have to wait for the full time table to come into fore and go off peak. It will be so convenient when visiting Briony as she is now in Camden town at her new residence about to start her second year at Uni
As for the champagne bar well you never know I might just bump into PaulB and his wallet! 
- 24 September 2009 10:3029325Camden Town and the Locks.A great area to live.
As for bumping into PaulB....he always has an eye for the Ladies and with him it's always Pimms o'clock!!!Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 24 September 2009 14:1929334Thanks gwyn