CROWD CONTROL AT COVENTRY STATION ON SUNDAY APRIL 2nd (1 Viewer)

[SKYBLUEGOOSE]

Any one got any ideas on how they will handle this ?

 

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[smouch1975]

With a 'fat crowd controller' of course

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[Hobo]

Track works, all trains cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 

[skybluesam66]

managed it in 87

 

[Speedies_Chips]

managed it in 87

Ah, the good old days of steam.

 

[SKYBLUEGOOSE]

Well I went on the Friday before in 87 30 of us after a few beers in the rocket We piled into first class because there was no room any where else This time two of us have reserved tickets on the 11.51 how is it going to work ?

 

[hill83]

Get on the train. Tell whoever is in your seat that it's your reserved seat. Get laughed at. Stand by the door with cans.

 

[SKYBLUEGOOSE]

So just stroll down to the station OH there is a BIT of a queue !!!

 

[rupert_bear]

So just stroll down to the station OH there is a BIT of a queue !!!

Use your brain. Go up line to Birmingham International or even New Street if you want a seat. Remember it's Sunday service. In 1987 there were specials laid on and you just piled on.

 

[no_loyalty]

Track works, all trains cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Always happens on Sundays, hope they lay on additional buses

 

[skybluesam66]

interesting that man city at arsenal on the same day
another few thousand in sky blue in london - arriving and departing from euston

 

[SkyBlueScottie]

They will be shocked at the numbers wearing Sky Blue...

 

[Esoterica]

It's going to be chaos, i can only imagine scenes akin to this:

 

[Wheelfass]

In 87 we got to the station at about 7.30am, we were in the first half a dozen or so in the queue. We weren't actually on the platform but in large indoor room that was being used as a holding area and after about an hour the queue snaked around inside this large room and went outside and into the street. We at the front started the Mexican wave and watched as it picked up momentum with everybody joining in. After what seemed like about 5 minutes we could see the wave of hands continuing over the bridge on the Warwick Road.
Stilll makes me smile.

 

[Otis]

I have reserved a seat (one of several).

If someone is sitting in my seat I shall politely ask them to move.

Only once had someone refuse to move (guess I have one of those faces) and that was because they were booked on an earlier train that was then cancelled.

Can't see a problem myself.

 

[Esoterica]

I have reserved a seat (one of several).

If someone is sitting in my seat I shall politely ask them to move.

Only once had someone refuse to move (guess I have one of those faces) and that was because they were booked on an earlier train that was then cancelled.

Can't see a problem myself.

The face of a man who looks like he desperately needs to sit down?

 

[Otis]

The face of a man who looks like he desperately needs to sit down?

I usually just give them the old puppy dog eyes.

I then normally get back 'Eeugh, yuck. Where on earth did you get them from, they're disgusting?'

 

[Esoterica]

I usually just give them the old puppy dog eyes.

I then normally get back 'Eeugh, yuck. Where on earth did you get them from, they're disgusting?'

Are you also on all fours guiding a blind labrador around? Starting to make sense why everyone stands up for you now.

 

[breadbin]

It will be mad been selling the same trains since we won the semis they will be like the trains in India on the roof and all that

 

[olderskyblue]

I have reserved a seat (one of several).

If someone is sitting in my seat I shall politely ask them to move.

Only once had someone refuse to move (guess I have one of those faces) and that was because they were booked on an earlier train that was then cancelled.

Can't see a problem myself.

Had to ask someone to move once. The train was packed, and when i got to my booked seat, it was already taken. Asked him to move, and he pointed at the electronic thingy and said it doesnt show as reserved. I showed him my ticket, and with a huge moan, he did actually move, Grabbed his bag, and walked away moaning back at me.

5 minutes later, there was an announcement saying apologies, but as there was a problem with the original train, this is a replacement, and the seat reservation service is not in operation.... :emoji_smile:

 

[RegTheDonk]

I guess another big problem will be the change at watford.

 

[oscillatewildly]

It's going to be chaos, i can only imagine scenes akin to this:

Nah, that looks too organised and punctual.

 

[CJ_covblaze]

I've got a feeling a lot will be on the the 0851. Doubt they'll be checking tickets or be able to! Expecting to be stood for the duration.

 

[ceetee]

Just don't throw tennis balls on to the track....

 

[Speedies_Chips]

Just don't throw tennis balls on to the track....

And no blowing whistles either. It might confuse the driver as he won't know if its the guard or not telling him to go.

 

[SkyBlueRuffian]

 

[covboy1987]

Any one got any ideas on how they will handle this ?

go the day before Saturday 1st

 

[vow]

go the day before Saturday 1st

On the Friday? Thats impressive.

 

[RocketSkates]

5 buses waiting in the car park. I'm driving though so not worried