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Charter advance timetables (another one bites the dust)

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by neildimmer, May 11, 2012.

  1. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    I see railstaging Timetables has gone the same way as that other timetable website no longer publishing charter times
    So much for freedom of information in this country

    Neil
     
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  2. sowerbylad

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    Yes it's a pity, but not unexpected. If these sites stop showing the information that isn't on the national rail website they might as well shut up shop.
    John.
     
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    alastair Well-Known Member

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    Looks like freight has gone too!
     
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    david1984 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Not really a suprise im afraid, we all know the reasons the first site of this type went west, presumably it's the same 'issues' that have killed the interesting bits of this one, just going with the standard passenger timetable is a waste of time, no one goes out for plastic units.
     
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    Regarding charters in particular, I was given to understand a TOC expressed concern that "unfinished" paths/timings were availible for all to see.
     
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    As More on freight times | blog.opentraintimes.com goes some way to explain, there isn't a clear policy statement from Network Rail on whether freight times are "public" or not. I could put them back on the site, but that might cause NR to make a knee-jerk reaction and make their policy "no". Giving them time - and really, there's no actual rush here - will let discussions happen and hopefully the policy will be "yes".

    In response to sowerbylad's comment - why should I shut up shop? There's a heck of a lot more to do - we're at the tip of the iceberg.
     
    poggs, May 28, 2012
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    alastair Well-Known Member

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    Completely appreciate what you are saying,best of luck with your efforts & lets hope the freight and charters can come back in time.
     
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    Looks like WC (but not DBS or DRS) charters are back on this site.
     
    alastair, Jun 30, 2012
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    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    Nice to see Wcrc charter times back, roll on the rest

    Neil
     
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