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| SWT
Strike Bus replacement service |
May
2002 |
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| Stagecoach
Ribble Volvo/Jonckheere, 123 (S269KHG), at Bracknell rail
station. The rail replacement timetable is clearly visible on
the entrance door to the station. |
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| Cheltenham &
Gloucester Volvo B6 844 (M844EMW) departs Bracknell station. |
SWT published a
temporary timetable containing details of all rail replacement services. |
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RMT
During January, South West Trains was affected by a series of strikes by the RMT union
over pay and disciplinary procedures.
SWT
In response Stagecoach, who
own SWT, drafted in over 100 buses to assist with rail replacement
services. On the third
and final strike on 28/29 January, a published timetable of 12 services
was operated to as far afield as Weymouth and Exeter.
DIY
More locals routes were covered
as well, such as the one featured here between Reading and Ascot. |
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| Stagecoach South
Olympian 397 (N397LPN) from Chichester depot at Bracknell station. |
Ribble 123
(S269HG), a Volvo / Jonckheere approaches Bracknell station. |
Bracknell rail
station, grim at best of times, stands deserted on strike day. |
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| SWT
Strike buses |
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| All
photos taken on 29-Jan-2002. Click to enlarge. |
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