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Would the people of Fowey like a new passenger rail service from a park and ride site at #Lostwithiel to #Fowey to alleviate road congestion?

As someone who writes regularly about the housing crisis and a dire need for more homes in #Cornwall this fluffy column rankles somewhat in its cheery boast that the family bolthole has remained empty from July to January, and for a whole year before that. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Dear Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Lid, Aldi, Waitrose, Morrisons, and all other stores that have self checkout. You are heading towards almost exclusively self-checkout now. The lady checking receipts at the exit was stopping everyone. I didn't choose to participate in that nonsense, I had already 🛒 filled my cart 🛒 emptied my cart 🛒 scanned the items 🛒refilled my cart and so I just skipped the exit line and left. I heard her saying "umm - Excuse me " as I kept walking and raised the receipt above my head, leaving the store. You can either trust me to do self-checkout, or you can put your cashiers back in place like it used to be. I'm not interested in proving that I did your job for you. • If you want me to be a cashier with no training then that's vour problem not mine. • Keep employing young people and give them job opportunities. YOU DON'T PAY ME TO SCAN MY OWN SHOPPING. YOU DON'T GIVE ME STAFF DISCOUNT FOR WORKING FOR YOU. Signed ....All of us These are jobs that are needed to have for young and old

Please RT and spread this far and wide. Appalling violence against those simply trying to protect wildlife. twitter.com/SomersetSabs/s…

@NoelDolphin Thanks Noel, I’m trying to get some contact with existing Tram Train schemes in Europe to see design. Keith’s comments very helpful though. Thanks both.

@CNNCT_consult Wow - no. Between difference DC yes, and I think between 1.5kV DC and 25kV, but not that big a difference. I think it entirely depends on the design and if it is just an air gap - or an actual neutral section and something a pantograph might travel over.

I asked AI to come up with a new design for a carrier wire neutral section (simply where different electrical phases meet in rail electrification). It came up with these 2 designs. One looks good as an explainer, the other one looks insane. Neither make sense, but look good. 👍

@KeithOrgill @NoelDolphin Thanks very much Keith. I guess speed of vehicle will determine overall length of neutral section?

@CNNCT_consult @NoelDolphin Plus some IBJ's to segregate traction return.

We’ll jim couldn’t get to see sir Geoffrey Boycott tonight because the lift was flooded so Geoffrey came to jim what a top man

Ticket offices and frontline railway staff play an essential role in making travelling by trains possible for so many people, especially people with sight loss. We are pleased to see the announcement today that ticket offices will remain open. bbc.co.uk/news/business-…… /1

The more I hear about the machinations of Government, and by that I mean ANY Government, along with the limited dealings I’ve had with them, the more I am amazed how anything works in this Country. #CovidInquiry #uk

Just occasionally, people power can work. The response to #ticketoffices closure plans is truly remarkable. The biggest consultation response EVER, united voices across passengers, unions, disability groups... and a screeching whopping huge Governmental U-turn. Well done all.

BORIS JOHNSON "A little work experience with Boris" 🔴BARONESS CHARLOTTE OWEN can't be discussed in press because of super injunction ▪️WHAT'S reason for this super injunction? ▪️WHAT did she DO to deserve this life peerage? 👉RETWEET if you want this investigated

Ep 313 - Revenge is a dish best served cold! - Vegas shenanigans - GON's last laugh - Chez Keen - Fab & Sarab Jan future? - Dear Jeff - Glob mini-league update - 2 changes for Newcastle? - Questions RT for graffiti shirt & knife set! 75 mins #wwfc expressandstar.com/sport/football…

Okay Twitter peeps, wee problem here - our old car is being written off as uneconomic to repair after an accident last week (not my fault). Everyone's absolutely fine, but we're on the hunt for a cheap but good car. If any Twitter friends know of anything please DM.

Unresolved after 25 years: the relentless pursuit of justice for Lyn Bryant noah-news.com/news/2023/10/1… #LynBryant #Murdercase #Cornwall #Unsolvedcrimes #Britishpolicing

@AndyRoden1 @mark395625 @NorthernRouteWG @CllrAndreaDavis @AnneMarieMorris @garystreeterSWD Very kind Andy, but I’m in very good company with those mentioned and your good self!

@mark395625 Let's tag Mr Taylor of @CNNCT_consult in this. To have that calibre of experts working entirely pro bono is very rare indeed. And that's why @NorthernRouteWG work has been taken seriously by the likes of @CllrAndreaDavis and MPs like @AnneMarieMorris and @garystreeterSWD.

If only some people hadn't foolishly closed the Tavistock route...

@NoelDolphin @AndyRoden1 @philatrail Is this called ‘back to the future mode’? Please say Yes.

@AndyRoden1 @philatrail Scrolling up to the original question..... There is 50kV for when you need extra power for massive freight trains in a few places in the world..... But I suspect the 275kV or 400kV network would, if nothing else, provide entertaining fireworks as everything exploded.

Looking at the data held on Great Western - particularly interested in how we monitor grid lines over the railway. These are so sexy.

The same Gary Streeter who wants Cornwall subsumed into a “Great South West” region. This guy has a vote on issues relating to second homes and landlords.

If you've visited us more than once, you'll have noticed a Welcome Back card on your seat 📜 Julien Boast, our CEO, signs every one as our way of saying thank you for your support! They're printed on biodegradable seed paper for you to plant, so your memories keep on growing 🌱