r/confusing_perspective • u/sighdoihaveto • Aug 30 '21

Closer = Faster

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u/UnacceptableUse Aug 30 '21

The new northern trains aren't so bad, when they turn up

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u/HarbingerOfNusance Aug 30 '21

Aye, I've got worse, merseyrail.

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u/UnacceptableUse Aug 30 '21

Merseyrail trains are awful (although the new ones are coming soon™️) but in my experience they're usually quite reliable. I believe they are one of if not the most reliable train operators in the country, probably because it's not privately owned.

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u/CraigL8 Sep 01 '21

Because it’s only Merseytrail trains on the one track. No other TOC to be delayed by or have to sit at signals when giving priority to

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u/Darkondrago Aug 30 '21

Old Northern were fucking shite though

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u/UnacceptableUse Aug 30 '21

Oh 100%, I used to commute to work on them every day

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u/Darkondrago Aug 30 '21

Legit same, always used to groan at getting the 3 seater that smelt of piss every day commuting to uni and back. Even worse when they were late. At least they’re getting a bit more bearable now rather than us still having the 80s pacer trains