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Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:26:32 PM
the mms post did not work. My train home today was delayed by a particularly welsh reason - there were sheep on the trck between pen-coed & pontyclun!
Monday, September 25, 2006 3:28:11 PM
Following on from a successful car free week, I thought I'd give it another go for a month. I bought myself a season ticket yesterday for £80.70 - which makes a weeks rail travel cheaper than the car. Fortunatly the weather is still fine!
Friday, September 22, 2006 6:41:12 PM
Conclusion.
There is not much difference between the train and the car for this journey. It means that I am able to fit in an extra 40 minutes of walking per commuter day! I like to think that I am "Eco-Friendly" so perhaps I should put my money where my mouth is and continue to use the train. I do not think I would like to car share - I've tried it in the past and I think it encroaches on my personal space and is probable less flexible than the train.
Friday, September 22, 2006 6:36:42 PM
06-09-22 Friday
Not sure this morning if the '19 was late or the '34 was early, but I left Grangetown at 06:31. Plenty of time to catch the 06:54 to Carmarthen again. Weather seems to have blessed me this week. Even this early, it's been really warm, if a little overcast. Arrived Bridgend at 07:14 and reached the office at 07:24.
Left the office at 15:47 and made it in time for the 15:00 InterCity service. Arrived in Cardiff at 15:25.
Friday, September 22, 2006 6:31:28 PM
06-09-21 Thursday.
Thursday 21 September 2006 Option 1 2 3 4 5
Depart 06:34 06:49 07:34 08:34
Arrive 07:14 07:44 08:14 09:14
Changes 1 1 1 1
Duration 0:40 0:55 0:40 0:40
Actually, the Cwmbran train is the 07:50 from Cardiff to Manchester, so I had to get the '34 from Grangetown. I am going to Llantarnam Business Park, so it will be interesting to see how the public bus fares (Har-Har), otherwise it's a taxi.
As it's a special trip, I thought I'd treat myself to a 'latte'! (£2.15). Train fare was only £6.10.
After a bit of research, caught the 15 bus to Llantarnam Park. Bought a return for £3.10 and it left at 08:35 and it was a 'bustler'. Bus arrived 10 to 9 and I walked to the venue by 9. Another lovely day - I was also first to arrive!
Conference finished at 15:20 and I had a lift to the station which took 5 minutes. Train left Cwmbran 15:38. Arrived Cardiff 16:05 and decided to have a look at the Queen Steet shops.
Thursday, September 21, 2006 12:41:23 PM
06-09-20 Wednesday.
Reached Grangetown by 06:32, but the indicator board stated that the 06:34 was arriving at 06:43. Fortunately, although a little windy up on the Grangetown platform, it is still dry. I've solved the mystery of the ticket sales: The Aberdare train is a double pair, with no connecting corridor. As I get on at the front, the conductor is unable to sell me a ticket. I was almost tempted to get the direct service via the airport, but instead ended up on the (cleaner today) Carmarthen train at 06:54 again. Arrived Bridgend 07:14 and I reached the office 07:24.
Had a bit of typing to do, so left the office at 16:45, ready for the 17:00 InterCity service. The weather is breezy, but still mainly sunny. Always a pleasure travelling on the 125. Reached the house around 17:45.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 6:57:14 PM
06-09-19 Tuesday.
It rained heavily overnight, which did not bode well... However, it was pleasant enough without a coat. Today, I was able to get the 06:34 train. There's always a catch and it's the reason that the rail system is so annoying - there was no-one about to sell me a ticket! I asked a staff member where I could buy a ticket and was directed to the front off the station. Of course, I was not allowed through the gates and had to walk to the back of the station, to the un-advertised ticket booth. As a result, I missed the connecting train (I saw it pulling away) so had a short wait before the 06:54 Carmarthen train left. This train was another fairly clean alpha-line. Arrived Bridgend 07:14 and I reached the office 07:24.
I have been asked to attend an event on Thursday in Cwmbran. This will involve a taxi, I think.
Left the office at 15:34 to catch the 15:53 service. It's a lovely bright sunny day - I've been really lucky with the weather. Still catching up on my "podcasts"...
At Cardiff, I stepped straight onto the Grangetown train and reached the house at 16:30.
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