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Well that is what many politicians do of all political persuasions. I mean look at the cancellation of the norther part of HS2 and the astronomical waste of money in design and compulsory purchase of land and buildings by the Tory government. At least the Welsh government cancelled the M4...

Is it really needed as it once was?, what with many people working from home and the general trend for more and more ,of especially the younger generations, finding it difficult to fund their personal motoring costs and are increasingly turning to public transport. No i don't think your number...

I agree with you first point , but if I had to endure the pollution problems that the residents had to endure I would probably be one of your NIMBYs. As for the relief road the cost of that were escalating, by the millions every few months, so perhaps it was a right decision for those ever...

So if they ignored the locals concern So not sure what point you're making, are you against politians listening and acting on people's concerns. Yes we all know about the 20mph implementation. Seems the Welsh Government are damed if they do and damed if they don't in some people's eyes. .

Some on this site seem to state the reason for the demise of the Ffros-y-Fran open cast site was down to political reasons but it was more to do with the local vehement opposition with regards to dust pollution in the surrounding arears.

Thanks for for you reply and assessment.

With regards to the poor performance/failure rate of the class 67's,,are their any posters with detailed knowledge of what actually are the issues affecting their reliability, is there specific problems /issues affecting the fleet or is it just random recurrent defects.

Are you for real! you are in the minority if you think the environment of a 197 comes close to a MK4 set, not sure where you get the idea they are unrefubished they have been refurbished specifically the GC sets, I have heard comments from some passengers thinking they may be in first class...

Not sure it is fair or accurate to blame TFW for the class 67 reliability issues, that remains the responsibility of DB only. A few posters are proposing that more 197's should be purchased to replace the MK4, if that were possible I think that would be a retrograde step as the ride and...

I agree the performance of the 67's is appalling. I hope their was a minimum service provision between DB and TFW in the contract so TFW can claim some compensation for the poor performance and availability. It's time for DB to make more of an effort to improve reliability, I do hope the issues...

Great new livery much improved compared to the rest of the fleet.

It must be said that the introduction of the 197's has definitely Improved the travelling experience and reliability/performance for the public, and when the full 5 car formations are introduced this will further enhance the longer journeys with TFW. The MK4 diagramed services are definitely a...

I tend to agree with you, have had many journeys on a 197 upto an hours journey which I found acceptable/ comfortable, beyond an hours journey i have yet to try. That being said the comfort and environment is well short of that offered by a MK4 set. If and when any more MK4's become available it...

It would be beneficial to the Cardiff/Swansea Manchester/Holyhead corridor if more services were operated by MK4 stock, they offer a much more pleasant travel experience when it comes to passenger comfort/environment especially on the longer distance journeys. Alas the issue remains with...

I think it's time you started to look at the possitives and not focus on the negative aspects , you keep referring to the withdrawal of step free access as if it's going to be permanent we all know it's temporary until the allotted stock is up and running. One could argue what about the rail...

You are correct reverting to none level boarding is not a big deal, especially considering it will only be a temporary measure untill the full implementation of the 756's. People managed before so a period of reverting back to a 150 for a temporary period is hardly a massive backward step. As I...

Not to sure about that as there have been many instances of MK4 substitution due to exam and maintenance routines only, so an extra set will improve overall ability and resources to provide a MK4 service. I did mention the 67 issues in my post and I know if the other set was introduced it...

It seems you are over thinking issues that are not going to prevent people travelling. Are you seriously telling us people will be deterred to travel by rail just because their is no level entrance/exit from a particular train. I reiterate the vast majority of passengers especially commuters...

The vast majority of passengers board with no issue, how do you think the people you noticed, who are struggling, coped when all services on the valley lines were 142/143 or 150, they managed before so it's not to much of an ask for them to manage like they done for many years for a little...

I think you are being a bit pedantic there, I mean many passengers transfer to other connections without level boarding. I've witnessed many passengers, with pushchairs etc, on the Rhymney line who are heading for Barry Island who go on to transfer to a 150 without much, if any, issues or concerns.