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	Wessex Trains - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Wessex Trains is the primary passenger rail operator in the South West of England.
		Wessex Trains was formed on 14 October 2001 when the former Wales and West company was divided into 2 separate operators, Wessex Trains and Wales and Borders - operating services in Wales and Central England.
		Wessex Trains run on north south routes from Cardiff and Gloucester in the north and Weymouth and Brighton in the south to Bristol and Bath.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wessex_Trains (732 words)

	British Rail Class 158 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This unit is operated by Wessex Trains, and carries their silver and maroon Alphaline livery.
		In late 2004, South West Trains received two former-Central Trains units for the new Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meads service that was previously operated by Arriva Trains Wales.
		Wessex Trains was created when the Wales and West franchise divided into Wales and Borders (now part of Arriva Trains Wales) and Wessex Trains.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_Rail_Class_158 (1876 words)

	Wessex Trains - History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Wessex Trains originally started trading in 1997 as a rolling stock provider having acquired a rake of Mark 1 coaches.
		The train was titled "Master Cutler" by courtesy of Midland Mainline, and used the original locomotive headboard of that name which was very kindly lent by the then Master Cutler.
		To concentrate on this project and also acquire further, more suitable rolling stock Wessex Trains decided to cease operations temporarily until these objectives could be achieved.
	www.wessex-trains.com /history.cfm (232 words)

	Articles - Wessex
		Wessex was one of the seven major Anglo-Saxon kingdoms (the Heptarchy) that preceded the Kingdom of England.
		Wessex expanded its boundaries and clashed with its neighbours, notably Celtic Dumnonia (essentially modern day Devon and Cornwall), which it eventually came to dominate, and with Mercia.
		Wessex groups are currently campaigning for boundary revisions to the regions in order to more closely match their definitions of Wessex.
	www.sterlingsilvercenter.com /articles/Wessex (942 words)

	Train travel on the Heart of wessex railway line south west England
		Travelling through the ancient kingdom of Wessex with views over some of the loveliest countryside in the south west, this local stopping service is run by Wessex Trains.
		The line is supported and promoted by the Heart of Wessex Rail Partnership, and is a relaxing route to cities, historic market towns and splendid, unspoilt countryside.
		Most trains are Class 150 diesel units: the work-horse of local railways across the country.
	www.heartofwessex.org.uk (386 words)

	WESSEX TRAINS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Exeter based Wessex Trains is a new creation, formed in 2001 when the existing "Wales and West" franchise was split into two separate areas (the other being Wales and Borders) pending franchise reorganisation for local train services in both Wales and the West.
		Wessex Trains operate all the local train services in the Bristol area including the majority of Cardiff bound services (into Wales and Borders territory) Frequent services connect Bristol with destinations that range from Gloucester/Cheltenham, Weymouth, Portsmouth, and Exeter.
		Wessex Trains' fleet is almost solely DMU, comprising Classes 143, 150, 153 and 158.
	www.snowcrash.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /WXT.htm (237 words)

	Hampshire County Council
		The Wessex franchise will replace parts of the Wales and West and South West Trains franchises; therefore the aspirations are tailored to refer to appropriate parts of those franchises.
		Wessex is to include most of the English routes run by Wales and West, plus the Waterloo-Exeter 'West of England' and Reading-Brighton routes operated by South West Trains.
		South West Trains plans to serve Chandlers Ford by extending the existing Southampton-Eastleigh 'local' service using new diesel units; which presumably will not be available now that the 'West of England' line is removed from the SWT franchise.
	www.hants.gov.uk /scrmxn/c31078.html (5133 words)

	North Somerset Cycle Campaign: Wessex Trains bicycle ban (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Wessex Trains received so many faxes in the first few days of our campaign that they changed the fax number of their regional office to stop your communications getting through.
		The result of submitting this form will be a fax transmission (using a free internet gateway) to the Wessex Trains regional office in Bristol, please therefore read carefully before submitting the form and do so only once.
		The combination of cycle and train should be the perfect combination for seamlessly integrating a journey, something which isn't possible with a bus or any other public transport in the region, and yet you're forcing these customers off your services to seek an alternative way of travelling, such as by car.
	www.nscycle.org.uk /wessexform.php (719 words)

	North Somerset Cycle Campaign: Wessex Trains bicycle restrictions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		After extensive pressure from local and national organisations and the public, Wessex Trains have dropped their ban on cycle carriage on peak time trains.
		They still restrict the number of bicycles per train to a maximum of 2 for peak and off-peak trains, turning away customers even where there is available capacity.
		So you might be surprised to learn that Wessex Trains introduced a policy in May 2004 to turn away some of their most loyal customers by refusing to carry bikes for 4 hours per day and also drastically cutting cycle capacity (with a maximum of 2 non-reservable cycle spaces per train) at other times.
	www.nscycle.org.uk /wessex.php (253 words)

	Press Release Details
		Wessex Trains carriages are now carrying images of Southampton right across the region as part of a multi-million pound refurbishment investment in Wessex Trains’ fleet of Class 150 trains.
		He said: “The train will help our campaign to get across the message that Southampton is as an excellent place for shoppers, lovers of the arts and entertainment and also a destination for cruise passengers.
		Wessex Trains’, Mr Shoveller, added: “Wessex Trains firmly believes in working with our local partners to make rail travel more attractive and accessible for passengers.
	www.southampton.gov.uk /news/pr/NewsItem.asp?ID=1230&M=12003 (459 words)

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		This train links two major cities and is timed to catch the commuter traffic at the end of the week.
		There were people standing throughout the train and all the gangways and passageways were crammed with people and luggage; yet we were all paying full price for this journey!
		The announcement at the station reports "There is a trolley service of drinks and light refreshments on this train" and yes, the man and his trolley are there alright but the chance of him moving down the train is zero.
	www.blogger.com /email-post.g?blogID=3643658&postID=109734774524594070 (394 words)

	North Devon Rail Users Group (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Many such exchanges of identical documents have been undertaken recently between the TOC and various stakeholders in lines served by Wessex Trains; we are one such stakeholder.
		To provide a representative to attend Wessex Trains' meetings, when requested and when it is appropriate to do so.
		Ensure that the stakeholder groups public relations activities (including press releases and events) are communicated to Wessex Trains at least by the time of the release.
	home.freeuk.net /ndrailusers/magazine/issue13_12.html (1089 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Bikes banned on peak-time trains
		Taking bicycles on trains during peak hours is to be banned by rail operator Wessex Trains.
		The company blames a sharp rise in passenger numbers for the ban, saying it has become problematic for them to compete for space with bikes.
		Wessex Trains Managing Director said: "Our peak services into the major towns and cities we serve have become very busy and we need to provide a balance for the benefit of all passengers."
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/3702921.stm (233 words)

	Archive (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		As the challenges to loco operation were identified it soon became clear that provision of a loco at each end of the train would provide the solution, for example allowing easy reversals at terminating points, mitigation of many of the safety risks associated with shunting vehicles and providing insurance against loco failure.
		A training course was developed and training initiated to allow a small number of Drivers and Conductors to have their competencies refreshed.
		Wessex and Railtrack worked hard to create a supplemental to the agreement that would allow for the operation of the train on the key Cardiff - Portsmouth and Brighton routes, in addition to the existing rights to Weymouth.
	www.fragonset.co.uk /archive.htm (1852 words)

	Wessex Trains services to Chepstow, Newport, and Cardiff
		Cardiff Bay station is reached via a short spur from Cardiff Queen Street with a journey time of three minutes, and has a 15 minute service frequency at 10, 25, 40 and 55 minutes past the hour between 6.40am and 11.40pm.
		From Cardiff Bay to Queen Street, trains run at 2, 17, 32 and 47 minutes past the hour between 6.47am and 11.47pm.
		The Cardiff Bay area has been developed as a waterfront park with leisure, residential and light-industrial complexes on reclaimed derelict dockland, and is the start of the Taff Trail which can be followed as far as Brecon, 57 miles away.
	members.aol.com /Walesrails/wessex.htm (1062 words)

	First Great Western: trains, tickets, times London, Bristol, Cardiff, Wessex, Exeter, Cornwall (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		First Great Western's exciting new fleet of trains is aimed at raising performance to new levels and delivering an improved on-board experience for customers.
		The new fleet was the first domestic high speed train fleet to enter service since privatisation of the rail industry in 1996.
		The trains usually operate in five-carriage formation (seating 280 customers), but they are also able to run as 10-carriage trains with capacity for up to 560 customers.
	www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk /about/our_trains.php (457 words)

	Wessex Trains ends bicycle ban Bike For All >> The essential resource for everyone who cycles... or is thinking about ...
		Wessex Trains ends bicycle ban Bike For All >> The essential resource for everyone who cycles...
		Following a national campaign coordinated by CTC, Wessex trains has decided to end its recently imposed ban on the carriage cycles on its peak time trains.
		CTC had reacted to the peak-time bans by Wessex Trains, Southwest Trains and Thameslink by arguing that train operators needs to actively manage the obvious demand for cycle carriage rather than attempt to police inflexible bans.
	www.bikeforall.net /News_details.aspx?NewsID=82 (137 words)

	On The Rails - Multiple Units - Southern England
		Wessex Trains Sprinter 150263 is seen here at Southampton Central, with a Cardiff bound service on the morning of 17th June 2004.
		Central Trains' unit 170398 arrives at Gloucester on 25th August 2004 with the 10.09 departure from Nottingham to Cardiff Central.
		Railbus 143817 of Wessex Trains is seen awaiting departure from Weston-super-Mare on 26th August 2004 with the 16.03 to Bristol Temple Meads.
	www.thejetsetter.co.uk /ontherails4.html (2109 words)

	Wessex Trains Fined £10,000 Following Injury to Fitter
		HMRI investigating inspector, Andrew Knowles said: “HSE prosecuted Wessex Trains as its procedures for carrying out routine fault finding work on a Class 153 diesel rail vehicle were not clearly established, nor were the inherent risks adequately assessed.
		Wessex Trains is the trading name of Wales and West Passenger Trains Ltd.
		The maximum penalty in the Magistrates’ Court for a single offence of breaching Section 2 of HSWA is a fine of up to £20,000, and the maximum penalty for a single offence of breaching Regulation 3 of MHSWR is a fine of £5,000.
	www.hse.gov.uk /PRESS/2004/e04175.htm (438 words)

	- Wessex trains
		The Deputy GM of Wessex trains gave a very candid talk on the problems his company faced and their plans for the future.
		He is a professional who has worked up from Guard and showed a very good understanding of the state of the industry and the place of Wessex Trains in it.
		It was an inspring talk, He was due to talk for 40 minutes and actually took about 90 minites, and nobody felt that was too much.
	www.trainnet.org /dcforum/DCForumID26/26.html (79 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Wessex Trains has been fined a total of £10,000 following a prosecution brought by the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Railway Inspectorate (HMRI) after an investigation into an incident where a mechanical fitter sustained severe injuries to his hand.
		"HSE prosecuted Wessex Trains as its procedures for carrying out routine fault finding work on a Class 153 diesel rail vehicle were not clearly established, nor were the inherent risks adequately assessed.
		However, since the incident Wessex Trains has done a good deal of work to address these issues including arrangements to improve supervision, and importantly, training.
	www.hsedirect.com /search/sql/dataitem.asp?id=48952&tid=7 (421 words)

	North Devon Rail Users Group (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Passengers are advised to check the time of their last train back before travelling.
		Each Wessex Trains staffed station in Devon is giving away a free Christmas Hamper of Westcountry produce in a prize draw of its Season Ticket / Devon Railcard holders.
		Andrew Griffiths, Business Manager Devon & Cornwall, and his colleagues at Wessex Trains will be travelling on selected services on the Barnstaple, Paignton and Exmouth lines on 24 December handing out mince pies to passengers, as a 'thankyou' for travelling with us during 2003.
	www.ndrailusers.freeuk.com /xmas.html (462 words)

	Wales & West - Welcome to our site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Services in Wales and Central England are now operated by Wales and Borders Trains, and Wessex Trains in the West County and South West England.
		Wales and Borders Trains has inherited all former Wales and West services in Wales as well as services between South and West Wales and Birmingham, London Waterloo and the West Country.
		Wessex Trains is now operating all of the former Wales and West services in the South West of England.
	www.walesandwest.co.uk (106 words)

	[No title]
		On Tuesday 12 April the train was formally named by the Mayor of Bristol at a ceremony in Bristol.Wessex Trains has provided one of its frontline ‘class 158’ trains as part of this ‘Brunel 200’ commemoration.
		Other trains that have been themed by Wessex Trains have included the ‘Richard Trevithick, ‘The Coastal Connection’, The ‘Filton Partnership’, ‘The Exeter Explorer’, ‘The Tamar Kingfisher’ and ‘The Great Gardens of Cornwall’.
		Wessex Trains is based in the South West region and provides regional and local rail services across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Gloucestershire and Avon.
	www.brunel200.com /downloads/wessex_trains_press_release_1.doc (572 words)

	Open Directory - Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: Transport: Rail: Operating Companies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Arriva Trains Wales - Trains in Wales and the borders.
		Heart of Wessex Railway - Information from the Bristol to Weymouth Rail Partnership, made up of Wessex Trains and the 10 local authorities through which the line runs.
		Wessex Trains - Operates passenger services in the west of England.
	dmoz.org /Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Transport/Rail/Operating_Companies (860 words)

	rnsitem (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Wessex Trains has been operated on a yearly budget since October 2001 and has annual passenger revenues of £35 million.
		Wessex Trains The Wessex Trains franchise was disaggregated by the SRA from the former Wales and West franchise and launched as a separate franchise in October 2001.
		For the duration of the new extension period the franchise will continue to be known as Wagn although West Anglia services will form part of the Greater Anglia franchise from April 2004.
	www.nationalexpressgroup.com /nx/ic/rns/rnsitem?id=1076687216nRNSM4219V&t=popup (529 words)

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