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Ash Hall
On a daily basis i get a the 15:18 train service from swinton to sheffield. On the trains themselves they have advertisments stating that 9/10 trains are on time. However, on a daily basis i get to Swinton train station at 15:10 and set about my waiting time, The information boards in the station state that my train is on time. Last week as a prime example the train failed to show completely on monday afternoon with no notice that the train was cancelled. Tuesday the train didnt turn up until 15:28 however there was no information board telling people that the train was delayed. Wednesday again and the train did not turn up until 15:28. I feel that the advertisment of 9/10 trains are on time is a complete lie when the information such as a train been late cannot even been passed on to the staff at certain stations.
Problem History
- 1 Ash Hall reported the issue on FixMyTransport. close 07:48 18 Oct 2011 #
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Ash Hall wrote to Northern Rail
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07:48 18 Oct 2011
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Here is the letter that Ash Hall wrote.
9/10 Trains on Time
On a daily basis i get a the 15:18 train service from swinton to sheffield. On the trains themselves they have advertisments stating that 9/10 trains are on time. However, on a daily basis i get to Swinton train station at 15:10 and set about my waiting time, The information boards in the station state that my train is on time. Last week as a prime example the train failed to show completely on monday afternoon with no notice that the train was cancelled. Tuesday the train didnt turn up until 15:28 however there was no information board telling people that the train was delayed. Wednesday again and the train did not turn up until 15:28. I feel that the advertisment of 9/10 trains are on time is a complete lie when the information such as a train been late cannot even been passed on to the staff at certain stations.
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Dear Customer
Customer Relations
Case Reference: NR/228422
Thank you for taking the time to contact Northern, the train
company serving commmunities across the north of England.
We aim to respond within 20 working days.
In the meantime we can confirm receipt of your feedback/enquiry.
Kind regards
Customer Relations Officer
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Myf Nixon advised Ash to write to Lee Peace of the South Yorkshire Times.
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11:28 18 Oct 2011
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Hi Ash,
It occurs to me that your local paper might be interested in picking up this story - and potentially helping to get things changed. I've found the email address of a reporter who deals specifically with the Swinton area, so how about dropping him a line?
Good luck!
Myf Nixon
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Myf Nixon commented
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11:30 18 Oct 2011
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I must say as well that nine out of ten is nothing to boast about! That means for every commuter making a daily round trip, one train per week will be delayed.
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26 October 2011
Our Reference NR/ 228422
Dear [9/10 trains on time. email]
Thank you for your e-mail, which I received recently.
Thank you for your recent email. Please rest assured that your feedback has now been passed on to the relevant teams in Northern. Should you wish to know more please contact us directly at [Northern Rail problem reporting email].
Thank you again for taking the trouble to contact me.
Yours sincerely
Debby Corbett
Customer Relations Officer
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Northern Customer Relations
First Floor, The Travel Centre
City Railway Station
Leeds
LS1 4DY
Tel 0845 00 00 125
Fax 0113 2479 059
http://www.northernrail.org
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