Madeinbrazil
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Hoping to get train/bus from Darlo to the match - no go, nothing running unless anyone knows otherwise, 1 of us will have to drive. Not surprised tbh, but a bit disappointed.
Public Transport 4 Boxing day Match
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Madeinbrazil
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That was our plan b x66 Arriva 
Madeinbrazil
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Never mind we'll be there UTB. We're the red & white army
NorthumberlandBoro
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Taxis are going to be busy
Anton_Berg
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When did they last have public transport on Boxing Day?
And yet, it's not unusual for Boxing Day home matches to have the biggest crowd of the season!
1. How many drink and drive?
2. What's the point of having public transport if it's so underused?
And yet, it's not unusual for Boxing Day home matches to have the biggest crowd of the season!
1. How many drink and drive?
2. What's the point of having public transport if it's so underused?
the_holgate_roof
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We’re all going for a few after the match, will be a nightmare getting taxis later on.
I don't ever remember a time when there was public transport on Boxing Day. Can anyone recall buses or trains on Dec 26th?
chickenrunner
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Pleased you said after the match, would hate to think you'd been in contact with anyone from that Omicron infested hell hole prior to attending.
Randy
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Public transport workers deserve time off with their families too. See lots of shops are on board with not opening boxing day now too for similar reasons.
Just remember to park properly and safely and please don't drink and drive. Not even worth risking just the one pint, police will be on it this weekend stopping people and testing them.
Just remember to park properly and safely and please don't drink and drive. Not even worth risking just the one pint, police will be on it this weekend stopping people and testing them.
Tom_Boro
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Nice one Randy, drink drivers are C***s
NYboro
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They're doing hospitality, so nowhere near us plebs.Pleased you said after the match, would hate to think you'd been in contact with anyone from that Omicron infested hell hole prior to attending.
asredastheycome
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British transport is absolute garbage. Local transport is even worse.
Randy posted
Public transport workers deserve time off with their families too. See lots of shops are on board with not opening boxing day now too for similar reasons.
Lots of people should be off but their terms and conditions dictate otherwise. Not sure why transport system does not run when lots of people are off and wish to use it.
Randy posted
Public transport workers deserve time off with their families too. See lots of shops are on board with not opening boxing day now too for similar reasons.
Lots of people should be off but their terms and conditions dictate otherwise. Not sure why transport system does not run when lots of people are off and wish to use it.
Nero
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Is public transport completely shutdown in Sunderland and Newcastle? I suspect they can still manage to odd bus, or perhaps keep the Metro running.
Teesside should have services. It's a bit stupid that nothing is available. I'll drive but might have considered a train if it was operating.
Teesside should have services. It's a bit stupid that nothing is available. I'll drive but might have considered a train if it was operating.
Corcaigh_the_Cat
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The transport system has been knackered for decades, all part of the privatisation nonsense that completely failed the country. It is an essential service and there should be transport running every day of the year.
However there hasn't been transport on Boxing Day for as long as I can remember yet the football games still go ahead and have their biggest gates of the season with folk returning home and popping to a local game. Maybe that's the answer for those wanting to watch a game, go to a local one.
However there hasn't been transport on Boxing Day for as long as I can remember yet the football games still go ahead and have their biggest gates of the season with folk returning home and popping to a local game. Maybe that's the answer for those wanting to watch a game, go to a local one.
newusername
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Ob
Outside of London you are lucky if the buses run outside of peak times, no wonder everyone is so wedded to their car for short journeys.
TfL are running a Sunday service on the tubes & buses in London, because it is a well funded system, it is well used & people can rely on it.
Outside of London you are lucky if the buses run outside of peak times, no wonder everyone is so wedded to their car for short journeys.