and none of the edinburgh posters noticed
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| Author: | captain cab [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:05 pm ] |
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Drivers face Waverley ban under terror rules DRIVERS could be banned from Waverley Station under proposals being drawn up to defend it against a terrorist threat. The station, which is undergoing a multi-million-pound overhaul, is the only one in the UK which allows motorists to drive right into its centre. Taxi drivers have already been told they cannot renew their permits for a full year and will be told what is happening at a later date. Network Rail, which runs Waverley, said it was being required to look at arrangements for both taxis and private cars due to government anti-terror restrictions. Taxi drivers have previously complained about being forced into surrounding streets while work is carried out to modernise the Capital's main train station. A possible ban would see cabbies forced to find a new permanent rank to replace the one currently next to the station concourse. However, Raymond Davidson, secretary of the Edinburgh Taxi Association, said the majority of drivers would be in favour of such a move. He said: "I had heard the station was closing to cars and that might happen in January. Some of the lads have already been told they can't renew their permits for a full year. "Closing the rank in the station would be a very sore loss for the guys who have an exclusive right to pick up the passengers off the trains, but from a street cars point of view it would be good news because it would allow us to pick up on Market Street." Conservative City Centre councillor Allan Jackson said the proposal would need to be closely scrutinised. "I can see the argument and there is certainly a need to guard against terrorist threats, but on the other side of the coin this could cause significant problems for people, elderly people for example, who need a taxi fairly close by. "Public safety has to come first, but I would hope these proposals would be put before the licensing board and to users of the station before anything is decided." A spokesman for Network Rail said a plan for the future parking arrangements had yet to be finalised. He said: "We don't have a plan in place at the moment. Asked if cars could be banned outright, he said: "It's a possibility, but it's still too early to say. We will make an announcement when we have a firm plan." Earlier this year taxi drivers were warned they could be slapped with Asbos if they parked on Waverley Bridge or on bus lanes while work was under way at the station. The move came just weeks after taxis were banned from Holyrood Park, only for the ban to be overturned. source: http://news.scotsman.com/transport-news/ |
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| Author: | bloodnock [ Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:15 pm ] |
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Quote: A spokesman for Network Rail said a plan for the future parking arrangements had yet to be finalised.
He said: "We don't have a plan in place at the moment A £130 million pound station upgrade already well under way and no thought given to Taxi, PH Pick-ups or Private car parking!!! thats fechin ridiculous...Its like Building a House and then deciding after its built where the doors and windows should go..Doh! |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:39 pm ] |
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and none of the edinburgh posters noticed
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| Author: | gusmac [ Wed Jul 20, 2011 1:35 pm ] |
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Quote: The station, which is undergoing a multi-million-pound overhaul, is the only one in the UK which allows motorists to drive right into its centre.
Not true. This happens at Aberdeen as well. |
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| Author: | grandad [ Wed Jul 20, 2011 1:54 pm ] |
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gusmac wrote: Quote: The station, which is undergoing a multi-million-pound overhaul, is the only one in the UK which allows motorists to drive right into its centre. Not true. This happens at Aberdeen as well. It also happens in Leicester and the last time I went to Nottingham, you could drive in there as well. |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Wed Jul 20, 2011 2:26 pm ] |
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grandad wrote: gusmac wrote: Quote: The station, which is undergoing a multi-million-pound overhaul, is the only one in the UK which allows motorists to drive right into its centre. Not true. This happens at Aberdeen as well. It also happens in Leicester and the last time I went to Nottingham, you could drive in there as well. I'm pretty sure I saw something similar on telly with Manchester Piccadilly. CC |
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| Author: | bloodnock [ Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:40 pm ] |
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gusmac wrote: Quote: The station, which is undergoing a multi-million-pound overhaul, is the only one in the UK which allows motorists to drive right into its centre. Not true. This happens at Aberdeen as well. It Does or at least Did at Newcastle Central as well.. |
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| Author: | Nidge [ Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:55 pm ] |
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grandad wrote: gusmac wrote: Quote: The station, which is undergoing a multi-million-pound overhaul, is the only one in the UK which allows motorists to drive right into its centre. Not true. This happens at Aberdeen as well. It also happens in Leicester and the last time I went to Nottingham, you could drive in there as well. Nottingham is a cracking station to drop off and pick up at. |
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| Author: | bloodnock [ Fri Jul 22, 2011 11:07 am ] |
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Just out of Curiosity, where can you Drop off and Pick up from in Edinburghs waverly station...can you once again drive your Taxi/PH right into the bowels of the station? Last time I was there you couldnt and had to Pick up on Market street/East Market street...thats if you could find anywhere to park for ranked up/Parked Taxis. Why is that Edinburgh always seem to make it a misery for anything with 4 wheels and an engine...? |
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