RailUK catchphrases

[TT-ONR-NRN]

Just a nice little fun one to make us smile, what are some of the much-repeated catchphrases you’ve come to expect to see at least once in just about every thread of this iconic forum?

Some of them I’ve come to see very frequently are:


“Corrected that for you ”

“Where’s the like button!”

“Would you rather a shorter train/train with no catering/air-conditioning/first class or no train at all?”

“Feel free to suggest how they can do better ” (about a TOC)

“Or you could just read the thread…? ”

“Got a source for that?”

“Edit: Beat me to it! ”


It always makes me chuckle to see them re-occur again. Drop in ones you always see

Apologies if incorrect subforum.

 

[Springs Branch]

"I'll get my coat" is one of my favourites.

 

[AlterEgo]

"Already being discussed here [LINK]"

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

"I'll get my coat" is one of my favourites.

How could I forget that one

"Already being discussed here [LINK]"

 

[Bletchleyite]

Wheeling out (figuratively) the RailUK Forums Standard Minority, a seriously disadvantaged person who has all the protected characteristics at once, usually to find a somewhat weak way to rubbish an idea that is either likely to happen or has already happened

 

[Cdd89]

“A penalty fare is NOT a fine”

“I think you’ll find”

 

[swt_passenger]

Wheeling out (figuratively) the RailUK Forums Standard Minority, a seriously disadvantaged person who has all the protected characteristics at once, usually to find a somewhat weak way to rubbish an idea that is either likely to happen or has already happened

“They wouldn’t do it like that in Germany or Switzerland”…

 

[lxfe_mxtterz]

Apologies if incorrect subforum.

This one - often accompanied by "Mods, feel free to move"

 

[swt_passenger]

“I‘m not sure if there’s already a thread about this…”

This is usually posted in general discussion. It’s often followed by a reply with a helpful link to the similar recent thread in the correct sub-forum…

 

[tbtc]

I’ve not seen “Penryn-style solution” in the wild for a couple of years now; that used to be a standard suggestion for improving/expanding rural routes

(The Cornish station has a single platform face but can accommodate trains in each direction as the layout permits passing since the station is single track at the Falmouth end but double track on the Truro side, so the Truro to Falmouth train can sit at the northern end of the long platform whilst a Truro-bound train occupies the single track section and then heads north on the double track bit… it’s a clever way of coping with two trains on the branch without needing a footbridge/ lift etc since everything uses one platform face)

Without wanting to be seen to take sides, i sometimes click on an industrial relations thread wondering whether “gold plated” or “race to the bottom” will be mentioned first, since they seem to be stock phrases on such polarised discussions

“London cast offs”

“The good Doctor”

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

“These are turning into the next 442s!”

 

[D6130]

'IIRC', 'AFAIK' and 'AUIU'....or is it 'AIUI'?

 

[Foxhunter]

I always enjoy '... and it would be a useful diversionary route'

Usually tacked onto an already weak case for a re-opening or electification extension.

 

[Mcr Warrior]

"We're in danger of straying off-topic, but..." before someone then goes on a lengthy and (invariably) rambling discussion about something not of any direct relevance to the matter originally being discussed.

 

[ainsworth74]

"We're in danger of straying off-topic, but..." before someone then goes on a lengthy and (invariably) rambling discussion about something not of any direct relevance to the matter originally being discussed.

This is a personal favourite. Also means that I feel justified in deleting it without any warning

 

[pdq]

The OP doesn't appear to have returned

 

[Bletchleyite]

Yes, OK, it's me....Taktfahrplan and integration.

 

[Adam Williams]

Wheeling out (figuratively) the RailUK Forums Standard Minority, a seriously disadvantaged person who has all the protected characteristics at once

And no means of payment, except for some Rail Travel Vouchers. And no phone, or other electronics - or access to a printer.

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

Yes, OK, it's me....Taktfahrplan and integration.

I must say I do think of you whenever someone mentions "takt" now; you've started a trend!

 

[the sniper]

Yes, OK, it's me....Taktfahrplan

Definitely, but mostly justified!

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

I never understood why people say the actual word "Takt/Taktfahrplan" on here though, I mean it's just saying timetable in German. "We need Takt on this route" literally means "we need a timetable." Yes timetabling is better done in Germany, but I think some of the best footballers in the world come from Spain yet I don't say "Spurs could do with Estrategias de Entrenamiento," (means strategic training) I just say the words strategic training

Saying the word that means timetable but in German doesn't change the meaning just because German timetables are better planned than ours

 

[Mag_seven]

"The DOO Rabbit Hole"

"We've done this to death before"

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

"We've done this to death before"

That one is always coming up, usually when someone suggests putting Meridians on Liverpool Norwich or the West of England Line.

When people start going off-topic one can also expect to see "Just a gentle reminder..."
Or when a strike thread becomes too heated to go on: "Okay folks, I think we're done here now."


I often also see
Had a senior moment there!

 

[Cdd89]

“They wouldn’t do it like that in Germany or Switzerland”…

“In [Germany | Switzerland | Netherlands | France | Ireland | Japan | Hong Kong | Nordics | Italy | Spain | The USA]”…

(Ordered by how likely each country is to come up as an example of doing something rail-related better!)

 

[hexagon789]

I never understood why people say the actual word "Takt/Taktfahrplan" on here though, I mean it's just saying timetable in German. "We need Takt on this route" literally means "we need a timetable." Yes timetabling is better done in Germany, but I think some of the best footballers in the world come from Spain yet I don't say "Spurs could do with Estrategias de Entrenamiento," (means strategic training) I just say the words strategic training

Saying the word that means timetable but in German doesn't change the meaning just because German timetables are better planned than ours

Perhaps @Bletchleyite needs to adopt the term BR Scottish Region/ScotRail used when describing their 1982 timetable - B.I.T. (Basic Interval Timetable).

BIT is as easy to remember and type as Takt and at least is an acronym for a logical expression in English!

“In [Germany | Switzerland | Netherlands | France | Ireland | Japan | Hong Kong | Nordics | Italy | Spain | The USA]”…

(Ordered by how likely each country is to come up as an example of doing something rail-related better!)

You've missed -

Northern Ireland - vertical integration/nationalisation
Belgium - regular timetable
Australia - various

Probably others

 

[headshot119]

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.

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

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.

I wonder how many people are going to misunderstand this and report you for “backseat moderation”

 

[Bletchleyite]

I wonder how many people are going to misunderstand this and report you for “backseat moderation”

I wondered for a second then did get it

 

[prod_pep]

"Ringway Airport"

 

[43074]

"Sorry to be pedantic but..."

"Gatwick Express is a brand not a TOC"