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http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/4467686.York_National_Express_rail_route_taken_over_by_Government/

agabbycabbie wrote:

http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/4467686.York_National_Express_rail_route_taken_over_by_Government/

Are they going to be refunding the payments for rank space which they took from the drivers all along the East Coast Mainline?? I doubt it do you?

the franchise is not over yet, the Goverment is now waiting for the next missed payment, then its over, no doubt Stn taxis will dream up a scheme to keep other drivers out

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the franchise is not over yet, the Goverment is now waiting for the next missed payment, then its over, no doubt Stn taxis will dream up a scheme to keep other drivers out

Get the rest of the cabs down there now, and let the ones who are paying know they no longer have to, and get them to demand a refund from that money grabing idiot, its a fee for all situation now

Surely York Station and the others up and down the ECML will revert back to Network Rail being in overall control?

Given that they're skint too, I can't see them backing off that quickly?

Dunno, Trains have never been my strong point. :wink:

When's Gala opening (2nd time) ?

GBC wrote:

Dunno, Trains have never been my strong point. :wink:

When's Gala opening (2nd time) ?

Don't know it more like that Johnny cash song one piece at a time, when he is ask by the judge what year is it
2013 at the last count.
They are in the middle of making a by pass at the moment this should be fun as well they are onto stage 2 at the moment just started it on Mon demolishing the buildings in the burgh yard and Mcqeens garage oh and ATS
have a look at sbc web site for more info and the map

skippy41 wrote:

GBC wrote:

Dunno, Trains have never been my strong point. :wink:

When's Gala opening (2nd time) ?

Being able to by pass Gala has got to be a good thing :wink:

so i doubt anything will change overnight

Author:	agabbycabbie [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:53 am ]
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http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/4467686. ... overnment/

Author:	Nigel [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 2:50 pm ]
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agabbycabbie wrote: http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/4467686.York_National_Express_rail_route_taken_over_by_Government/ Are they going to be refunding the payments for rank space which they took from the drivers all along the East Coast Mainline?? I doubt it do you?

Author:	skippy41 [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:42 pm ]
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after reading the story that national express has walked away from the rail franchise, there is now some very good news for the taxi drivers who work at York station. They no longer have to buy black cabs, not only due to the high court ruling but as the person in charge of the permits can no longer charge or make the rules up as he goes along, And the best bit they no longer have to pay for the privilege of working there and the station is now open to any taxi owner driver, as the east coast line is now in public ownership Stinky and the rest of the crew spread the word

Author:	Stinky Pete [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:02 pm ]
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Nigel wrote: agabbycabbie wrote: http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/4467686.York_National_Express_rail_route_taken_over_by_Government/ Are they going to be refunding the payments for rank space which they took from the drivers all along the East Coast Mainline?? I doubt it do you? the money should be paid back by York Stn Taxis, there the ones who made the most out of it selling permits recently a driver lost or mislaid his York railway car park pass swipe card which enables driver to wait in the car park, York stn taxis quoted to replace the swipe carp at a cost of £50 the franchise is not over yet, the Goverment is now waiting for the next missed payment, then its over, no doubt Stn taxis will dream up a scheme to keep other drivers out http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8127851.stm

Author:	skippy41 [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:11 pm ]
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Quote: the franchise is not over yet, the Goverment is now waiting for the next missed payment, then its over, no doubt Stn taxis will dream up a scheme to keep other drivers out Get the rest of the cabs down there now, and let the ones who are paying know they no longer have to, and get them to demand a refund from that money grabing idiot, its a fee for all situation now

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Author:	grandad [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:05 pm ]
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skippy41 wrote: Quote: the franchise is not over yet, the Goverment is now waiting for the next missed payment, then its over, no doubt Stn taxis will dream up a scheme to keep other drivers out Get the rest of the cabs down there now, and let the ones who are paying know they no longer have to, and get them to demand a refund from that money grabing idiot, its a fee for all situation now Behave yourself Skippy, The situation won't change just like that.

Author:	Sussex [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:10 pm ]
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Is this the same firm that fleeced the Newcastle taxi trade of so much money? Thousands a year I believe. If the gov has taken over then best the drivers get their unions/associations to ensure the gov charge just a small fee to cover their costs.

Author:	GBC [ Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:31 am ]
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Surely York Station and the others up and down the ECML will revert back to Network Rail being in overall control? Given that they're skint too, I can't see them backing off that quickly?

Author:	skippy41 [ Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:36 am ]
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GBC wrote: Surely York Station and the others up and down the ECML will revert back to Network Rail being in overall control? Given that they're skint too, I can't see them backing off that quickly? GBC who runs all the stations in London??? all the ones cabby's don't have to pay to pick up

Author:	GBC [ Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:51 am ]
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Dunno, Trains have never been my strong point. When's Gala opening (2nd time) ?

Author:	skippy41 [ Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:04 am ]
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GBC wrote: Dunno, Trains have never been my strong point. When's Gala opening (2nd time) ? Don't know it more like that Johnny cash song one piece at a time, when he is ask by the judge what year is it 2013 at the last count. They are in the middle of making a by pass at the moment this should be fun as well they are onto stage 2 at the moment just started it on Mon demolishing the buildings in the burgh yard and Mcqeens garage oh and ATS have a look at sbc web site for more info and the map

Author:	toots [ Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:25 am ]
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skippy41 wrote: GBC wrote: Dunno, Trains have never been my strong point. When's Gala opening (2nd time) ? Don't know it more like that Johnny cash song one piece at a time, when he is ask by the judge what year is it 2013 at the last count. They are in the middle of making a by pass at the moment this should be fun as well they are onto stage 2 at the moment just started it on Mon demolishing the buildings in the burgh yard and Mcqeens garage oh and ATS have a look at sbc web site for more info and the map Being able to by pass Gala has got to be a good thing

Author:	skippy41 [ Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:07 am ]
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toots wrote: skippy41 wrote: GBC wrote: Dunno, Trains have never been my strong point. When's Gala opening (2nd time) ? Don't know it more like that Johnny cash song one piece at a time, when he is ask by the judge what year is it 2013 at the last count. They are in the middle of making a by pass at the moment this should be fun as well they are onto stage 2 at the moment just started it on Mon demolishing the buildings in the burgh yard and Mcqeens garage oh and ATS have a look at sbc web site for more info and the map Being able to by pass Gala has got to be a good thing http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/council/s ... index.html http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/council/s ... 18388.html Your possibly right Toots, the way things are going here at the moment with shops and pubs closing on a daily basis

Author:	edders23 [ Fri Jul 03, 2009 8:38 pm ]
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I think there is a misunderstanding of what actually is happening here ! The government will form a new company to eventually take over the running of the franchise from NXEC all contracts and agreements for permits will still be valid but the new company will be the ones collecting payments and dealing with renewals in fact i believe that first group will be managing the new business or providing the "expertise" so i doubt anything will change overnight

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Author:	Sussex [ Fri Jul 03, 2009 8:52 pm ]
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edders23 wrote: so i doubt anything will change overnight The crazy permit prices are with a firm that no longer has a right to take any money. Now of course if the local trade want to throw money at the new company then more fool them, but IMO they have a chance to change things. What they need is folks to lead them to the promised land, not the local toilet.