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Issues with the Hertford Loop debated in Parliament
Posted: Tue 28 Jan, 2014 4:38 pm
by JohnSmith
Mark Prisk was one of a number of MPs that brought to the attention of the transport minister the poor service that we have been experiencing of late.
http://www.parliamentlive.tv/Main/Playe ... ngId=14660
Re: Issues with the Hertford Loop debated in Parliament
Posted: Tue 28 Jan, 2014 4:57 pm
by JohnSmith
It's like watching Question Time.
MPs are bringing up real issues and real questions.
The transport minister responds by reading marketing material from FCC and answering questions that haven't been asked.
When I'm turfed off a train because the lighting has failed, I don't really care about FCC's "nominate a star" employee reward scheme.
Re: Issues with the Hertford Loop debated in Parliament
Posted: Tue 28 Jan, 2014 5:53 pm
by Joby
Re: Issues with the Hertford Loop debated in Parliament
Posted: Tue 28 Jan, 2014 8:16 pm
by leo densian
From which we may infer that the rail connections to Cornwall are generally more reliable and not worthy of comment.
Re: Issues with the Hertford Loop debated in Parliament
Posted: Tue 28 Jan, 2014 10:54 pm
by Capitalist Piglet
Well as as cynical old socialist I have to say that's more than a reasonable submission by someone I'd not usually give much time for. Succinct & to the pont with some harsh commentary. Good.
Re: Issues with the Hertford Loop debated in Parliament
Posted: Wed 29 Jan, 2014 9:40 am
by JohnSmith
Capitalist Piglet wrote:Well as as cynical old socialist I have to say that's more than a reasonable submission by someone I'd not usually give much time for. Succinct & to the pont with some harsh commentary. Good.
Same here. I thought all the MPs represented their constituents very well. They didn't come across as over-dramatic and Mr Prisk interrupted one of his colleagues a couple of times to clarify that the points she was raising wouldn't adversely affect the Hertford Loop.
Re: Issues with the Hertford Loop debated in Parliament
Posted: Wed 29 Jan, 2014 11:17 am
by codek2
a key point noted was that firstcc have got a new batch of drivers starting soon - so presumably this is to address the "train crew not available" problems.
Re: Issues with the Hertford Loop debated in Parliament
Posted: Wed 29 Jan, 2014 12:38 pm
by Robbo
Can't say I have ever been a fan of Mark Prisk but credit where credit is due - he sums up the issues and frustrations very well.
Re: Issues with the Hertford Loop debated in Parliament
Posted: Wed 29 Jan, 2014 2:50 pm
by Joby
Robbo wrote:Can't say I have ever been a fan of Mark Prisk but credit where credit is due - he sums up the issues and frustrations very well.
Agreed - a rare example of him actively canvassing opinion from constituents and then representing those opinions in parliament.
Re: Issues with the Hertford Loop debated in Parliament
Posted: Thu 30 Jan, 2014 2:17 pm
by Steve
There's a double page spread on the subject in today's Mercury