RailUK catchphrases

[py_megapixel]

But Merseyrail isn't in a German-speaking country, so it isn't an S-Bahn.

I think when people say that it is, what they mean is that it's the same style of service.

Introducing the S-Bahn brand (as that's fundamentally what it is) - or rather an anglicisation thereof - over here maybe wouldn't be a terrible idea though, in conjunction with some pretty major service improvements (which we all know won't happen anyway, as it's the UK). You could have some sort of advertising campaign about all the things the 'S' could stand for. (speed, simplicity, an integrated system etc.). Beats "We Mean Green" at any rate.

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

I know.

But Merseyrail isn't in a German-speaking country, so it isn't an S-Bahn.

And an integrated timetable in the UK wouldn’t be Takt!

 

[43096]

Thameslink and Crossrail would probably also be called S-Bahn.

S-bahn systems normally have trains calling at all stations. Crossrail obviously skips some on the Reading services, but you'd certainly say it was an S-bahn. Thameslink is a mix; I suspect that the Bedford and Brighton services that don't call everywhere would be an 'RB' in Germany.

But we're getting off topic...

(Which gets us back on topic as a contribution to the subject at hand!)

 

[edwin_m]

I know.

But Merseyrail isn't in a German-speaking country, so it isn't an S-Bahn.

Scouse-bahn?

 

[150249]

A cheeky in place of some nonsense!

 

[61653 HTAFC]

Not really a catchphrase, nor restricted solely to this site... but in transit circles generally there's a tendency to really get into the weeds arguing about terminology used to describe different transit systems. "System X is not really a Y" and so on.

 

[D6130]

'Tigger's broom'.

 

[Mcr Warrior]

'Tigger's broom'.

Don't think that supposed 'catchphrase' has ever been used on the forum.

 

[43096]

"If you use Trainsplit..."

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

It’s not RTT’s fault, it’s a problem in the data feeds

 

[D6130]

'That's pure wibble!'

 

[htafc]

Any views expressed on here are my own and not those of my employer.

 

[Runningaround]

''This thread has been moved'', ''This thread's been locked'' usually for the umpteenth time the subject of it has come up

 

[Runningaround]

''Miscreants'', ''Scrotes'', ''Yobbos'' or any other names to typecast anyone under 50 who uses a toilet when a guard appears, doesn't sit quietly, observe every sign, warning and railway byelaw to the letter .

 

[gmaguire]

When will it all go wrong for [political party]?

 

[High Dyke]

Does anyone know the shift pattern for...[insert location]

 

[Adam Williams]

"If you use Trainsplit..."

"if you book with LNER..."

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

This just shows how totally unaware you are about what's really going on with these strikes. As an outsider, you shouldn't really be commenting

 

[Starmill]

“Fresh air” And “overcrowded” (It feels like 95% of trains tend to be described as fitting one of these two categories, which suggests that some posters are either very lucky or very unlucky when it comes to getting a seat)

I suppose its more likely by definition that you'll be travelling on an overcrowded train than one that's not.

166208, oh it sounds like a seal again!

I've literally never heard this until just now.

 

[Darandio]

Some of my favourites that I can think of at the moment are "166208, oh it sounds like a seal again!" and "An IET! Aww that's not 802106!"

Given the thread is about repeated catchphrases on this forum I can confidently state i've seen neither at all!

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

Given the thread is about repeated catchphrases on this forum I can confidently state i've seen neither at all!

I was thinking the same


Oh no, that can of worms can stay firmly closed, thanks folks.

 

[150249]

Misread it as catchphrases that you repeat

My bad


They are strange, oddly specific ones. I'm quite strange sometimes

Can I make a new suggestion of "that can of worms can stay closed"?

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

Misread it as catchphrases that you repeat

My bad


They are strange, oddly specific ones. I'm quite strange sometimes

Can I make a new suggestion of "that can of worms can stay closed"?

Look above

 

[PG]

**[Pedant Alert]**

 

[150249]

Look above

I didn't include "firmly"
Thought that was somehow linked in with an argument about what counts and what doesn't.

"the tories have now [insert some criminal activity]"

 

[edwin_m]

"Solution in need of a problem"

 

[Cowley]

"Solution in need of a problem"

Yep that’s a good one.

 

[py_megapixel]

The phrase doesn't really appear, but the concept is quite common on this forum: algebraic ticketing scenarios. ("If I have an Off Peak Day Return from A to B valid only via C.....")

 

[adrock1976]

The phrase doesn't really appear, but the concept is quite common on this forum: algebraic ticketing scenarios. ("If I have an Off Peak Day Return from A to B valid only via C.....")

Or sometimes when thread titles have mainly station three letter codes, where in some instances when read out aloud can sound like the person who has posted it is suffering from constipation (I did see a thread a few years ago in the Fares Advice section, but the title was eventually modified either by the poster or the mod team).

 

[317 forever]

This thread is for discussion about RailUK catchphrases which are in use, if you wish to discuss other catchphrases you feel should be used, feel free to start a thread in the Speculative Discussion section.

Talking of which, phrases like "if you wish to discuss so and so, feel free to start a new thread" is another UK Rail forum catchphrase.

So of course is the one about avoiding multiple posts