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tunnies new commuter transport....
« on: 01 October 2007, 13:20:20 »

http://www.thamesclippers.com/fleet/view/42

I now commute via one of these...  :) - Its got a cafe on board, and you get free copy of the telegraph news paper every day  :)

Thames Clippers have also just taken delivery of 4 new versions of the one shown in that picture, the new ones have a bar on board  :D

Its a 5 min walk from my new flat to where this boat docks, its then 50 mins to Embankment where i get off, and its 5 min walk to the office.

No one is allowed to stand on the boat, so its a much, much nicer commute. I also get an extra hour in bed!!!  :D
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Re: tunnies new commuter transport....
« Reply #1 on: 01 October 2007, 13:21:43 »

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http://www.thamesclippers.com/fleet/view/42

I now commute via one of these...  :) - Its got a cafe on board, and you get free copy of the telegraph news paper every day  :)

Thames Clippers have also just taken delivery of 4 new versions of the one shown in that picture, the new ones have a bar on board  :D

Its a 5 min walk from my new flat to where this boat docks, its then 50 mins to Embankment where i get off, and its 5 min walk to the office.

No one is allowed to stand on the boat, so its a much, much nicer commute. I also get an extra hour in bed!!!  :D


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Re: tunnies new commuter transport....
« Reply #2 on: 01 October 2007, 13:28:06 »

Sounds very civilised Tunnie. How long would it take on the tube?

I agree, it's nice to start the day with a nice relaxing journey to work. I would hate to have to go back to city commuting.
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Re: tunnies new commuter transport....
« Reply #3 on: 01 October 2007, 13:32:02 »

...out of intrest what sort of cost is involved in that commute?
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Re: tunnies new commuter transport....
« Reply #4 on: 01 October 2007, 13:40:31 »

nice!

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Re: tunnies new commuter transport....
« Reply #5 on: 01 October 2007, 13:44:35 »

From one barge to another   ;)
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Re: tunnies new commuter transport....
« Reply #6 on: 01 October 2007, 13:47:23 »

well its longer and more expensive than the train.... but a heck of a lot nicer.

Tube cannot do from where i am, DLR will be near my flat in 2009 but that goes the wrong way really.

Via train i can walk to the station (10 mins) then 35 mins on a packed non-aircon train...

Where as the boat is air-con, always get a seat, and get fab views.

It winds its way though the Thames Barrier, around the o2 Arena (the dome) and various other sights, it really is a nice way in. Boat is fast at pulling away too.

Train is about £120 ish for a montly season. (Zone 4 Oyster)

Boat is £152 takes 50 mins, but its only a 5 min walk to the dock, a monthly 'season' is a 40 trip pass, 1 way = 1 trip. There is a 3 months unlimited season which works out at £135 ish per month, i will take that as soon as the new boats come into service. Only bad thing its not zone seaon so only works on the boat, but i don't use the tube anyway...

Currently its commuter hours only to my stop, but soon its going to run all day and all weekend.
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Re: tunnies new commuter transport....
« Reply #7 on: 01 October 2007, 14:00:02 »

Sounds great, unlikely to be disrupted by strikes, bomb scares, jumpers and other annoyances. Lets hope, for your sake and your sanity, that it doesn't get too popular.

I'm glad that you've found a little haven of tranquility in what I consider to be a total 'nut house'.
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Re: tunnies new commuter transport....
« Reply #8 on: 01 October 2007, 14:05:38 »

Happy days Tunnie, a far more civilised way to commute in town. Far better than being crushed and delayed on the tube system, and for only £15 more per month :y
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Re: tunnies new commuter transport....
« Reply #9 on: 01 October 2007, 14:06:26 »

Nice  8-)

What does it rev to?  ;D

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Re: tunnies new commuter transport....
« Reply #10 on: 01 October 2007, 15:08:28 »

Its certainly more appealing than a train through the east end of Glasgow to get to the city centre. Now thats nasty, ghastly, scarey and well i`ll leave it there  ;D
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Re: tunnies new commuter transport....
« Reply #11 on: 01 October 2007, 15:37:40 »

Looks fun but I'd go the powered 2 wheel route
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Re: tunnies new commuter transport....
« Reply #12 on: 01 October 2007, 16:31:26 »

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...Boat is fast at pulling away too.


So next thing you'll be water skiing to work ;D ;D :y
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Re: tunnies new commuter transport....
« Reply #13 on: 01 October 2007, 17:07:52 »

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Looks fun but I'd go the powered 2 wheel route

I am tempted to bike it when the weather gets better... its a fair treck, almost 11 miles, further if you just follow the river.

I used to bike 5 miles each way to uni, so need to get some practice in!
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Re: tunnies new commuter transport....
« Reply #14 on: 01 October 2007, 17:56:35 »

What happens if the Thames barrier is up ?? do you get a refund or just have to walk/swim further ??  :)
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