The project has hit the buffers.
It's gone off the rails
Looks like the end of the line
Looks like it's ran out of steam
Don't lose track from the debate.
That was First Class.
London Midlan said:Train operator London Midland insists it told Coventry City Council and the Ricoh Arena company FIVE years ago that it would not be able to supply adequate trains for fans on matchdays.
“We made it clear at the start of this, five years ago, those timetables were seen as an aspiration. We were clear additional stock would be a challenge.“There are no more diesel trains left in the UK and there are no more being built.”
Wasps said:“We are advising London Midland on alternative options so that we can continue to make it as easy as possible for people visiting the Ricoh Arena.”
The station WAS in the original plans for the stadium, and if it had been up to the council it would have been built at the same time. However the Strategic Rail Authority wouldn't agree and the Gov't wouldn't stump up the money.
The £9.7m is not the total cost, the Gov't is being asked for (I think) another £2m). HOWEVER: that is for the complete NUCKLE project, which builds no just the Ricoh station, but others at Kenilworth & Bermuda Park, plus the extra bay at Cov station.
Simon must be having a field day, this story is the gift that keeps on giving. Wouldn't be at all surprised to see this picked up by the nationals.
London Midland have had their say:
But its OK as apparently Wasps are experts at running trains and are going to sort it out for them:
How on earth do fucking morons like this hold down well paid positions in local government ?
Where's Lucas now? I want to see another picture of her outside the new station bragging.
At least I can get the train from town to a Tesco in the arse end of Coventry on a Wednesday afternoon providing the train doesn't break down like it regularly does on that line.
Except it's the train operator who have said don't use it not CCC.
I may be wrong but I can't imagine many people getting the train for a day out at Tesco and Decathlon. And surely if the station is for the benefit of the likes of Tesco they should be the ones paying for it?
Are you Kevin Maton?
I suggest you try reading the article and the post I was replying to. And then if you're man enough come back and apologise.
I suggest you retract your original post and admit it's a major council Fuck Up
How on earth do fucking morons like this hold down well paid positions in local government ?
What I don't get is why they claim it will link bedworth and coventry etc. Haven't there always been trains between them? Much better off just getting the bus!
Don't worry, Cllr Maton is on the case. Just to point out these are actual quotes and not something I've made up for a cheap laugh.
and my personal favourite
Yes.....and James, Edward, Toby, Henry and Gordon too!sounds to me from the guardian article that Francis Thomas of London Midland has got his 'billy bullshit' hat on,
surely they should be fined for not providing the service as previously boasted,
& thomas fired with immediate effect
Hahaha haha
To make it even worse for them they have the likes of shmeee and Tony sticking up for them desperate to find excuses to make apologies for them.
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