Trains abroad

[Pastis]

What a coincidence. I've just bought a senior person's rail card today  [smug] 
Two rail trips coming up, but neither abroad 

[Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons)]

What a coincidence. I've just bought a senior person's rail card today  [smug] 
Two rail trips coming up, but neither abroad 

Ah 'senior person's rail card...prolly neither trips will be aboard either.

[Pastis]

Is this comment about my advancing years or the crap service?   

[GROWLER]

Is this comment about my advancing years or the crap service?   

YOU, you wiley owld buzzerd.

[Snoopy]

If it is any help virtually all Swiss rail employees speak English. All Swiss trains run to time. Swiss stations are well signposted and they are usually staffed so it is hard to go wrong.
Lil Bruv, who would not mind me saying , is not the sharpest knife in the drawer, travels regularly to Switzerland. Usually Manc via Swiss Air to Zurich and gets trains to his Daughter's. If he can't get a Swiss Air flight he goes from Liverpool via Sleezy Jet (a 'orrible experience he says) to Basel and thence by a series of trains. Lil Bruv's only spoken German or French is to hold up one finger and shout "BEER". It seems to work for him.
Things to remember in Switzerland are that smoking in public places is a no-no and dropping any litter is likely to get you lynched! Otherwise they are most polite and forgiving. Oh and they have a zero tolerance to drinking and driving.
Everyone in Switzerland travels by train. They are the most efficient railways in the world. People seldom get a bus as trains run everywhere, even through most town centres.

[Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons)]

Is this comment about my advancing years or the crap service?   

I couldn't possibly comment, however do pay attention to what Growler says in this instance.

[GROWLER]

If it is any help virtually all Swiss rail employees speak English. All Swiss trains run to time. Swiss stations are well signposted and they are usually staffed so it is hard to go wrong.
Lil Bruv, who would not mind me saying , is not the sharpest knife in the drawer, travels regularly to Switzerland. Usually Manc via Swiss Air to Zurich and gets trains to his Daughter's. If he can't get a Swiss Air flight he goes from Liverpool via Sleezy Jet (a 'orrible experience he says) to Basel and thence by a series of trains. Lil Bruv's only spoken German or French is to hold up one finger and shout "BEER". It seems to work for him.
Things to remember in Switzerland are that smoking in public places is a no-no and dropping any litter is likely to get you lynched! Otherwise they are most polite and forgiving. Oh and they have a zero tolerance to drinking and driving.
Everyone in Switzerland travels by train. They are the most efficient railways in the world. People seldom get a bus as trains run everywhere, even through most town centres.

So, me newly to be temporary adopted BIG 'me 'ill summit is a no no for a rollie then?

[Snoopy]

Lil Bruv carries one of these for his ash and rollie stubs. Just don't drop yer ash or fag ends anywhere. Most bars and cafes have an outdoor smoking area. Even though both my niece and her partner smoke they won't do so in their home but go onto their balcony with a personal ashtray.




I bought myself one in France and use it when I go abroad. 

[bodiam]

http://youtu.be/gmd7ZS3CvuI                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Is this the reason for the Swiss trip Growler, you a secret yodeller like?

[Tipsy Gipsy]

In the process of sorting me forthcoming trip out into the wilderness. 
Now considering big silver berd to Geneva, courtesy of Council Tenant Airways 'cus it's dert cheap like, and then a Thomas the Tank steam engine  ('opefully but probably doubtful ) from there to Interlaken.
What problems am I likely to encounter, 'cus I've never been on their trains before?
Can I/should I pre book d'ya think, or is tha'ra bit dodgy in case the plane's late arriving like?

I'm a bit confuslicated, bewilderd and overwhelmed about it all tbh

Try here  Its the Transfer Ticket one.   Whats your start and finish points?

[GROWLER]

In the process of sorting me forthcoming trip out into the wilderness. 
Now considering big silver berd to Geneva, courtesy of Council Tenant Airways 'cus it's dert cheap like, and then a Thomas the Tank steam engine  ('opefully but probably doubtful ) from there to Interlaken.
What problems am I likely to encounter, 'cus I've never been on their trains before?
Can I/should I pre book d'ya think, or is tha'ra bit dodgy in case the plane's late arriving like?

I'm a bit confuslicated, bewilderd and overwhelmed about it all tbh

Try here  Its the Transfer Ticket one.   Whats your start and finish points?

Mechanical berd to Geneva, Thomas the Tank to Interlaken, well that's the current plan.
Might hire a car now though IF the Swiss motorway toll thingy whatsit pass charges are included.

[Nick]

In the process of sorting me forthcoming trip out into the wilderness. 
Now considering big silver berd to Geneva, courtesy of Council Tenant Airways 'cus it's dert cheap like, and then a Thomas the Tank steam engine  ('opefully but probably doubtful ) from there to Interlaken.
What problems am I likely to encounter, 'cus I've never been on their trains before?
Can I/should I pre book d'ya think, or is tha'ra bit dodgy in case the plane's late arriving like?

I'm a bit confuslicated, bewilderd and overwhelmed about it all tbh

Try here  Its the Transfer Ticket one.   Whats your start and finish points?

Mechanical berd to Geneva, Thomas the Tank to Interlaken, well that's the current plan.
Might hire a car now though IF the Swiss motorway toll thingy whatsit pass charges are included.

Just WHAT is so complicated about catching a fooking train?? 

[GROWLER]

In the process of sorting me forthcoming trip out into the wilderness. 
Now considering big silver berd to Geneva, courtesy of Council Tenant Airways 'cus it's dert cheap like, and then a Thomas the Tank steam engine  ('opefully but probably doubtful ) from there to Interlaken.
What problems am I likely to encounter, 'cus I've never been on their trains before?
Can I/should I pre book d'ya think, or is tha'ra bit dodgy in case the plane's late arriving like?

I'm a bit confuslicated, bewilderd and overwhelmed about it all tbh

Try here  Its the Transfer Ticket one.   Whats your start and finish points?

Mechanical berd to Geneva, Thomas the Tank to Interlaken, well that's the current plan.
Might hire a car now though IF the Swiss motorway toll thingy whatsit pass charges are included.

Just WHAT is so complicated about catching a fooking train?? 

Fookin' NOTHING, apart from the possibilty of missing yer connection due to the wrong kind of wind for the 'plane, or other such shite, like air traffic control on strike on  piggin' Attu Island, or someone farting a gas cloud 300feet down in a coal mine on the south coast of bloody Australia...THAT'S WHAT!

[Miss Demeanour]

If you factor in some small delay time between flight arrival & getting to train that should permit the stress levels to be contained. You may be able to get a flexible train ticket that let's you get on any train when you arrive.

If it is a more serious delay then your insurance should cover the costs of having to buy another ticket.

[Nick]

That piece of common sense will enrage the bear

It's just not the way his brain cell werks