Post ASluaWpDTt0sokwVTk by matthannon@mastodon.energy
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 (DIR) Post #ASli7Uogfebwjy5Ka0 by matthannon@mastodon.energy
       2023-02-17T11:07:23Z
       
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       The failure to resolve the industrial action on the rail network is making it look increasingly likely I'll need to fly to London in March from Glasgow.I haven't flown since August 2019.And there you have it: government's failure to resolve industrial action actually increasing emissions.#netzero #ClimateChange
       
 (DIR) Post #ASlioD9qCYvYQOLcBc by Stephencrown@mastodon.green
       2023-02-17T11:15:02Z
       
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       @matthannon not just you either, this makes for sobering reading:https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2023/02/16/rail-strikes-three-quarters-make-switch-from-rail-to-carA real shame - it's the opposite  that needs to happen.
       
 (DIR) Post #ASljPsnyJxRcJ258Pw by matthannon@mastodon.energy
       2023-02-17T11:21:55Z
       
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       @Stephencrown it is so so damaging.Avanti have been useless for about 2 years. Getting down to London is just roulette now.
       
 (DIR) Post #ASluaWpDTt0sokwVTk by matthannon@mastodon.energy
       2023-02-17T13:27:05Z
       
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       I've asked the train companies and basically I won't know if I can travel by train until 2 weeks before.You just can't plan your life around those fine margins.These strikes are necessary. I support them BUT if we don't resolve them, then this will have a long-term impact on the public's appetite to use lower carbon modes of transport.Remember they've been going on for months now.
       
 (DIR) Post #ASluqi959xrwYox2C8 by matthannon@mastodon.energy
       2023-02-17T13:30:02Z
       
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       Oh and there's a month of engineering works too:https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/travel-information/plan-your-journey/planned-engineering-works/carstairs-modernisation-project
       
 (DIR) Post #ASlwx2RCpHMR8rZbEG by DanielRThomas@social.coop
       2023-02-17T13:53:32Z
       
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       @matthannon Yes I was thinking of going to England during that period and then just decided: Nope.
       
 (DIR) Post #ASm8L5oV1fKg3c8oWu by copsewood@social.linux.pizza
       2023-02-17T16:01:07Z
       
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       @matthannon Sixt offer a Tesla Model Y long range for collection from Glasgow Central Station for about £72/day. I'd find the journey more relaxing by train myself, but I regularly drive my EV from the Midlands to Edinburgh and back without it being a big deal. Tesla have more convenient chargers than those which also suit my vehicle.
       
 (DIR) Post #ASmXPMT9XXebj6HxZY by simon_on_energy@fediscience.org
       2023-02-17T20:42:03Z
       
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       @matthannon honestly, around here the main difference on strike days is that the cancellations are announced in advance. You're right, but also strikes are far from the only problem.
       
 (DIR) Post #ASmYFkDWUV3YRBxL96 by matthannon@mastodon.energy
       2023-02-17T20:51:32Z
       
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       @simon_on_energy I hear you.