tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329761583210135212.post6960283720725881562..comments2024-03-26T10:23:12.534+00:00Comments on round the rails we go: Going DutchScott Willisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02284196034782356946noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329761583210135212.post-78604153000924140612013-08-23T10:31:26.398+01:002013-08-23T10:31:26.398+01:00Ellesmere Port is getting them, in line with the r...Ellesmere Port is getting them, in line with the refurbished station hall. Unfortunately the ticket office isn't open all day so there's a limited period where you'll be able to get your bike. I suspect they're thinking "gentle perambulations to the Canal Museum" rather than "wheelies outside the KFC.<br /><br />No word on Bootle or Kirkby. The station buildings there are probably too small for the bike stands *cough*Scott Willisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284196034782356946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329761583210135212.post-24764825350296742592013-08-22T23:32:27.611+01:002013-08-22T23:32:27.611+01:00Wonder if they will be installing bike & go at...Wonder if they will be installing bike & go at Merseyrail's stations in the more 'lovely' areas, eg. Ellesmere Port, Kirkby, Bootle?Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329761583210135212.post-91285118078206095742013-08-14T15:39:49.516+01:002013-08-14T15:39:49.516+01:00Ah, that explains the branded parking loops and sh...Ah, that explains the branded parking loops and shelter, that some contractors were struggling to construct, that appeared at Blackpool North this morning.<br /><br />I'd agree it's a none starter. The Southport cycle hire centre is usually deserted, and the Blackpool scheme was so underused the council have killed off the previous town-wide hub type service and replaced it a heavily stripped down scheme running out of a Portakabin on the Prom. I can only think Abellio are targeting commuters on the station-workplace run, but are folk willing to part with their cash? Doubtful.Tonynoreply@blogger.com