Network Rail strike called off

[JamieLei]

... so therefore my train home will still run and I'll no longer be stranded in London!

Hurrah!

Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/ap ... ed-strikes
BBC News Report: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8598456.stm

Irregularities in the balloting included (from the Guardian):

• balloting 11 signal boxes that have been closed for years

• recording more votes than employees in 67 locations

• failing to ballot 26 workplaces involving 100 staff

• balloting 12 locations where staff were ineligible to vote.

Silly union...

[audigex]

So they'll re-ballot, probably still come out as a "strike" and end up doing it at a more inconvenient time than the week after easter.

[Dave]

So they'll re-ballot, probably still come out as a "strike" and end up doing it at a more inconvenient time than the week after easter.

How is "the week after a highly important weekend in a school holiday" not inconvenient?

The votes that weren't cast were enough to sway the vote - that's just how it is.

[Kevo00]

Sounds like Common Sense 1-0 Dogma then.

[orudge]

How is "the week after a highly important weekend in a school holiday" not inconvenient?

It was also meant to start on the day I'm heading back to the US, and as such need to get to the airport. Still not entirely sure I will trust the trains to actually get me there though, shall perhaps enquire as to the approximate cost of a taxi, and only try the trains if it is especially excessive!

(The trains did get me there and back happily enough last time, but it involves two changes, which is a bit smelly with lots of luggage.)

[andel]

How is "the week after a highly important weekend in a school holiday" not inconvenient?

It was also meant to start on the day I'm heading back to the US, and as such need to get to the airport. Still not entirely sure I will trust the trains to actually get me there though, shall perhaps enquire as to the approximate cost of a taxi, and only try the trains if it is especially excessive!

(The trains did get me there and back happily enough last time, but it involves two changes, which is a bit smelly with lots of luggage.)

See how much Born Acorn Taxis want...

[JamieLei]

See how much Born Acorn Taxis want...

Would you get a Zernebok discount?

[andel]

See how much Born Acorn Taxis want...

Would you get a Zernebok discount?

I wonder if there would be "special favours" offered in lieu...

[orudge]

See how much Born Acorn Taxis want...

Alas, Born Acorn Taxis are occupied with this silly "work" thing.

[andel]

See how much Born Acorn Taxis want...

Alas, Born Acorn Taxis are occupied with this silly "work" thing.

Isn't that the point of being a cab driver?

Ahhh well. You could always get the train.

[welshdragon]

With you driving?

[andel]

Why not? Better than you driving. I wouldn't make all the announcements in Welsh for a start.

[welshdragon]

Why not? Better than you driving. I wouldn't make all the announcements in Welsh for a start.

Curse you! you discovered my top secret occupation, for that I have to now steal your wife and children.

[andel]

Why not? Better than you driving. I wouldn't make all the announcements in Welsh for a start.

Curse you! you discovered my top secret occupation, for that I have to now steal your wife and children.

If you're sure but since you've met my wife, really - think about it - do you really want to?

[Dave]

Can't say I'd expect you to show Natasha this conversation. Or maybe...

[andel]

Can't say I'd expect you to show Natasha this conversation. Or maybe...

She would kill him in minutes. He knows this.

[welshdragon]

Hence why i've not replied...