Falmer Station

[Pretty pink fairy]

it will all be fun and games, character building i would say

 

[Superphil]

Sorry if this has been discussed but what are they doing to the station in anticipation for the new Stadium?

Bugger, good call, I wonder if the club have thought about that, you'd best get onto Dick Knight right away and let him know.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

It's not just a question of the length of train that can be accommodated at Falmer Station. You also have to answer the question about which platforms will be available at Brighton and Lewes, if extra trains run.

And, on top of that, you have to take into account the numbers of non-football travellers. There is a reason why five trains an hour run between Lewes and Brighton at the moment. It's to do with the fact that there is already a big demand for train services from people who have no interest in football.

 

[Easy 10]

Exactly. Its not like its going to be empty trains turning up at the station after the game.
They might already be RAMMED

 

[Titanic]

...And, on top of that, you have to take into account the numbers of non-football travellers. There is a reason why five trains an hour run between Lewes and Brighton at the moment. It's to do with the fact that there is already a big demand for train services from people who have no interest in football.

Exactly. Its not like its going to be empty trains turning up at the station after the game.
They might already be RAMMED

I think the non-footie people would soon learn that it wasn't the best time to travel.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

I think the non-footie people would soon learn that it wasn't the best time to travel.

You think it's likely that people will think that 5pm on a Saturday is a crazy time to go home from an afternoon's shopping?

Dream on.

 

[Titanic]

You think it's likely that people will think that 5pm on a Saturday is a crazy time to go home from an afternoon's shopping?

Dream on.

4.30pm would be a very good time. Not much of a difference.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

You can easily squeeze 600 people onto a 3 carriage train.

 

[Alex Alex Dawson oo! oo!]

It's not just a question of the length of train that can be accommodated at Falmer Station. You also have to answer the question about which platforms will be available at Brighton and Lewes, if extra trains run.

And, on top of that, you have to take into account the numbers of non-football travellers. There is a reason why five trains an hour run between Lewes and Brighton at the moment. It's to do with the fact that there is already a big demand for train services from people who have no interest in football.

I remember you posted something on the club's transport questionnaire a few weeks back but do find the entire process a bit "arse about face"? They are asking current STHs what mode of transport (excl car) they intend to use a Falmer without providing any concise info on the facilities, services etc that will be available and are seemingly reluctant to publish anything about the proposed transport management scheme.

 

[West Hoathly Seagull]

It cant be more of a shambles than the buses back to Brighton situation at the moment.

I don't know why there is so much focus on trains. Surely for those wanting to go back into Brighton the 25 bus is just as good an option. It's those of us living north of Brighton who will have a problem on weekdays if anyone does. At present, Haywards Heath via Lewes after an evening game is not an option. Don't know if Southern plan to change their timetables before Falmer opens.

 

[Curious Orange]

I think the non-footie people would soon learn that it wasn't the best time to travel.

Don't count on it - they still seem surprised that they can't drive up Mill Road when a match is on!

 

[Storer68]

It's not just a question of the length of train that can be accommodated at Falmer Station. You also have to answer the question about which platforms will be available at Brighton and Lewes, if extra trains run.

And, on top of that, you have to take into account the numbers of non-football travellers. There is a reason why five trains an hour run between Lewes and Brighton at the moment. It's to do with the fact that there is already a big demand for train services from people who have no interest in football.

Good grief! Are there really such people? "People who have no interest in football"

 

[The Large One]

The current service is four trains per hours stopping at Falmer, plus the Ashford train that runs non-stop between Brighton and Lewes.

... but which stops at Falmer during rush hours.

 

[Grassman]

I don't know why there is so much focus on trains. Surely for those wanting to go back into Brighton the 25 bus is just as good an option.

Jesus, I haven't read the Guinness Book Of Records since Norris McWhirter's twin brother was alive, anyone care to look-up the record number of people who can get on a number 25 bus? Is it 12,000?

Personally, we've been thinking about jumping on the 28 bus at The Pantiles in Tun Wells, getting off at Falmer, and having a few beers on the 80minute journey - bit concerned about wee stops, though.

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

But the Ashford train is rammed when it gets to Polegate, it is only two carriages long

 

[Tricky Dicky]

4.30pm would be a very good time. Not much of a difference.

You seem to think that everyone knows or cares what time football is being played on any given day, I would imagine most people wouldn't give it a thought unless they were at the match.

 

[Marc]

queues at the station after the match mean only one thing....stay in the ground bars getting hammered until it clears...nice!

 

[Titanic]

You seem to think that everyone knows or cares what time football is being played on any given day, I would imagine most people wouldn't give it a thought unless they were at the match.

It wouldn't be difficult to advertise the fact at the railway stations, would it?

 

[Superphil]

I think this is being blown up out of proportion. There are 91 other football grounds around England (OK, 2 in Wales) and they all have a transport system which works to one extent or another, there will always be congestion, it happens at every other ground, Falmer will be no different. It will take a bit of time to settle down, but with a train station, new 8m wide footbridge, new road flyover and car parking on the University site, the park & ride scheme, normal bus services, matchday bus services, combined with the option to stay behind after matches for a beer, I'm sure it will all shake itself down and get sorted fairly promptly. Just chill

 

[Tricky Dicky]

It wouldn't be difficult to advertise the fact at the railway stations, would it?

It just wouldn't work in practise, though would it. The world is not like that.