The scene: A room at 221b Baker Street...
I am sure Watson, that you will have noted the significance of the Scottish Statement of Funds Available
But Holmes, the Scottish SoFA has yet to be published
That, Watson, is the significance!
The scene: A room at 221b Baker Street...
I say Holmes dashed bad luck about Tuesday’s early morning derailment in the middle of the Waterloo possession, eh?
Indeed Watson, the train crew behaved impeccably, but I suspect the consequences of the derailment may impact on the project’s overall timeline.
Quite so Holmes. It was nice of SWT to afford Season Ticket holders 10 days of free travel for putting up with the disruption?
A welcome gesture Watson. Now have you noted the significance of Aslef’s statement on the derailment?
Can’t say I have Holmes, in fact I’m not sure they’ve said anything about it?
That, Watson, is the significance.
The scene: A room at 221b Baker Street...
I say Holmes, what do you make of that whole VTEC thing? Pretty bullish of them to take so many hits on the nose?
But Watson, did you not notice the significance of Stagecoach’s reference in their market statement to Independent Economic Regulation?
Can't say I did Holmes, in fact I'm not even sure I saw the ORR mentioned at all.
That, Watson, is the significance.
The scene: A room at 221b Baker Street...
Overheard at Railtex...
I must says, Holmes, it certainly makes you proud to see that so many rolling stock manufacturers see such potential in the British market that they have taken such large stands at Railtex this year. One can only hope that many are thinking of building their new trains here in the UK?
Indeed so, Watson, and I noticed the enthusiastic manner in which you attacked the buffet on the Stadler stand.
Speaking of which, Holmes, I could not but observe the cordiality with which the Swiss welcomed you. Do you have some connection with their agent?
No, Watson, while I am not averse to a bottle of Mr Wilson’s Crémant, the connection goes back much further. You will not need to be reminded that the Reichenbach Falls are also in Switzerland.
Ah, yes indeed, Holmes.
Now to business Watson! You will have noted the significance of Derby based Bombardier’s contribution to Railtex, especially as they are rumoured to have won the order to build new trains for the London and South Western franchise?
But Holmes, I don’t think I have seen a Bombardier stand here today or heard any mention of train manufacturing in Derby.
That, Watson, is the significance.
Telegrammed from 221b Baker Street
I say, Holmes, this report by Mr Samuel Baker on the strange case of the Intercity West Coast franchise is a deuced three pipe read if ever I saw one.
Indeed so, Watson, but since I observe that you have reached page 29 I am sure you will have noted the significance of the different Subordinated Loan Facilities required of messrs Virgin and First Group.
But Holmes, all the figures for First Group have been redacted!
That, my dear old friend Watson, is the significance.
Telegrammed by 221b Baker Street
Mornin' Holmes.
Good morning, Watson. I observe you have been reading Mr Samuel Laidlaw's initial report into the strange case of the ICWC franchise competition cancellation
Indeed so, Holmes. And given the limited time available it is an excellent piece of investigation.
You will, of course, have noted the significance of the section covering the deliberations of the Contract Award Committee?
But Holmes, dashed if I could see any reference to any deliberations by that Committee in the report.
That, Watson, is the significance.
Telegrammed by 221b Baker Street
'I say, Holmes, what do you make of the strange case of Network Rail's abandoned Management Incentive Plan?
'Watson, you will of course have noted the significance of the strongly worded statement on this matter from the Chair and CEO of the Office of Rail Regulation?'
'But Holmes, they have said nothing!'
'That, Watson, is the significance.'
Telegrammed by 221b Baker Street
'I say, Holmes, what do you make of the disturbing case of the Pacer engine, found near Olive Mount junction?
'Watson, you will of course have noted the significance of RAIB's investigation and the detail of the event contained in the NIR.'
'But Holmes, RAIB is not investigating and there has been no NIR!'
'That, Watson, is the significance!'
UPDATE: The NIR has apparently now been published and RAIB are involved!
"I say, Holmes, aren't you being a little hard on the ORR? They have produced a statement after all."
"Indeed, Watson, and what did it say?"
"Well, Holmes, it said they are taking it all 'very seriously indeed' and are 'closely monitoring what NR is doing to get things working again'."
"And what do you deduce from this Watson?"
"That they are watching, Holmes."
"So Watson, which is more deserving of supper; a watchdog that watches, or a watchdog that barks?"
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