henryscat
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As far as I know council buses are white, but think Community Link have a blue ex-council bus...
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Snow and traffic chaos in Stafford, January 2013
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Gramaisc
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Saw a real beauty this morning - that old classic, don't bother with the snow on the roof and then be surprised when it slides down the windscreen under braking, completely covering it...
Thehooperman
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It took me 2.5 hours to drive to Cannock and back this morning mostly because drivers kept accelerating and braking instead of maintaining a constant speed. The worst culprit being a driving instructor who pulled out in front of oncoming traffic on Queensville roundabout and then screwed everyone up behind him by constantly stopping for no reason going up Rdaford Bank.
Massive queue as lorrys tried to get up the slope by the Huntington roundabout.
Had to have lunch at the Wildwood until the traffic died down.
Massive queue as lorrys tried to get up the slope by the Huntington roundabout.
Had to have lunch at the Wildwood until the traffic died down.
Gramaisc
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I came back that way, as it looked like Hednesford was about to lock up as I went through earlier. The roads around Pottal Pool were, indeed, a bit slidy.
United57
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Did the council spread salt on the paths for pedestrians in the Town Centre ?
The Stafford Beast
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Why was Corporation Street jammed going towards Pennycrofts junction this afternoon? I turned off onto Prospect Road to get home as it took about 20 minutes to get from Albert Terrace to Prospect Road! Mystery!
At least the M6 was in perfect condition on the way home.
Oh, and on the way to Crewe this morning a lorry decided to drive in the snowed-over BMW lane for a couple of miles. No idea why.
At least the M6 was in perfect condition on the way home.
Oh, and on the way to Crewe this morning a lorry decided to drive in the snowed-over BMW lane for a couple of miles. No idea why.
staffordjas
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TV reporter said no bins in Stafford were being emptied today. I was wondering if they would get the binmen clearing pavements etc instead.
Gramaisc
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Possibly people stopping in the 'calming' chicanes because there isn't the space to go through into, thus blocking the way through for people coming the other way? If this happens at two of the three, then traffic is stuffed, as they probably can't even reverse, due to the next car being right up behind them. Seen it a couple of times. Perhaps we need little box junctions there..?
ATJ
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It had certainly been gritted last night when I was out and about. However, grit doesn't work with large volumes of snow, the snow would need to be cleared first then followed by grit...
prof beard
A few posts under my belt
Anyone know if the buses are likely to be running from Queensville area into town tonight?
Gramaisc
Forum O. G.
No mention anywhere, that I can find, of bus cancellations - so, they probably are....
..although, if people keep polishing the roads.. - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-21081224
lynunited
A few posts under my belt
I do know that one taxi firm was charging time and a half from around lunchtime!!!
proactive
Enjoying a drop of red.
Care to name and shame?
The Stafford Beast
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At least First buses are suspended for today in Staffordshire (including 101 I think). Look here... http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/staffordshire_cheshire/travel_news/service_updates/
Wardle buses also suspended today. A few Arriva buses were affected today, but some now back on. Check Arriva Twitter and Facebook for updates http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/content.aspx?id=20856
Wardle buses also suspended today. A few Arriva buses were affected today, but some now back on. Check Arriva Twitter and Facebook for updates http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/content.aspx?id=20856
Jade-clothing
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Waited an hour to get a bus to work and the journey took 45 mins. Was a nightmare on the rail network today (work at station cafe) good for business though as we were rammed all day and stayed open later than normal, only just got home and having a well earned glass of wine!
Gramaisc
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Jade-clothing
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Do the maths and get some work boots from Millets, before they're gone.
I have walking boots - but they were in the car at work in wolverhampton with the other half!!
henryscat
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Possibly- saw a bus (825?) laying over at Stafford Hospital around 18:30. Also saw a 76 in service heading into town around 20:15 sort of time. As to whether they're intending to continue service, no idea!