They don't know it yet, but we are going to belt through Brussels Midi station to catch a connection, and thus claim the fastest journey time to S-T (less than three hours from Ebbsfleet)
Not even close
You know that when it says 130 on their motorways, its kph not mph, right?
And as for your carbon footprint
Is it? No wonder I've managed to get there so fast before without breaking the speed limit in my head
Come on, then. How will you get to S-T faster than us?
Oh I won't, I will be driving. Within the speed limit.
For all of you driving, you should be aware that the laws in France and Belgium mean that in addition to headlamp its to deflect your headlamps, you also need a hi-viz jacket in the car in case you break down. Both less than £20 in Halfords. The police are quite hot on pulling Uk licence plates to check. I believe the French also have a law that requires the driver to have a breathalyser kit, although I believe it's never been enacted in France and so whilst legal, they have yet to take any action over it.
They don't know it yet, but we are going to belt through Brussels Midi station to catch a connection, and thus claim the fastest journey time to S-T (less than three hours from Ebbsfleet)
Not even close
You know that when it says 130 on their motorways, its kph not mph, right?
And as for your carbon footprint
Is it? No wonder I've managed to get there so fast before without breaking the speed limit in my head
Come on, then. How will you get to S-T faster than us?
Oh I won't, I will be driving. Within the speed limit.
If any female fans are hesitating about going to Belgium because they would be travelling solo, I'm sure women in the WAR contingent will offer you help and advice. The Charlton family will support you. This will be one of those "I was there" times in the club's history.
Said it before, but it's worth repeating: don't hesitate, we are a welcoming lot and there are quite a few of us who have not met up with our other travellers before.
They don't know it yet, but we are going to belt through Brussels Midi station to catch a connection, and thus claim the fastest journey time to S-T (less than three hours from Ebbsfleet)
Not even close
You know that when it says 130 on their motorways, its kph not mph, right?
And as for your carbon footprint
Is it? No wonder I've managed to get there so fast before without breaking the speed limit in my head
Come on, then. How will you get to S-T faster than us?
Oh I won't, I will be driving. Within the speed limit.
Yes I got confused with who was replying to me. I thought it was @Addickted, who apparently has form for driving a Jaguar of unknown age at 130 mph on a Belgian motorway.
There are various stretches where Eurostar runs alongside the motorways, so if Addickted would kindly supply a foto of his vehicle, we can look out for it and wave our vol-au-vents as we roar past him at 190 mph.
For those people travelling by train from Hasselt - on 4th March there are trains at 8.29 and 12.29 that take 15 mins (3.40 euro) to get to ST, however, it appears that all trains inbetween are 2 stops and take 48 mins.
Those travelling from Brussels should note that the train to ST leaves at 16 mins past every hour and takes 59 mins.
If any female fans are hesitating about going to Belgium because they would be travelling solo, I'm sure women in the WAR contingent will offer you help and advice. The Charlton family will support you. This will be one of those "I was there" times in the club's history.
Said it before, but it's worth repeating: don't hesitate, we are a welcoming lot and there are quite a few of us who have not met up with our other travellers before.
Yes, there are quite a few ladies now, we don't all know each other. More will be very welcome.
They don't know it yet, but we are going to belt through Brussels Midi station to catch a connection, and thus claim the fastest journey time to S-T (less than three hours from Ebbsfleet)
Not even close
You know that when it says 130 on their motorways, its kph not mph, right?
And as for your carbon footprint
Is it? No wonder I've managed to get there so fast before without breaking the speed limit in my head
Come on, then. How will you get to S-T faster than us?
Oh I won't, I will be driving. Within the speed limit.
Yes I got confused with who was replying to me. I thought it was @Addickted, who apparently has form for driving a Jaguar of unknown age at 130 mph on a Belgian motorway.
There are various stretches where Eurostar runs alongside the motorways, so if Addickted would kindly supply a foto of his vehicle, we can look out for it and wave our vol-au-vents as we roar past him at 190 mph.
I'll be kipping in the back, having nightmares over my share of the petrol costs! Mind you I'm one to talk.
Note there will be B20/CARD representatives at Sint Truiden station to guide anyone who needs guiding.The Buffet and protest are only a short 5 min walk away.
For those people travelling by train from Hasselt - on 4th March there are trains at 8.29 and 12.29 that take 15 mins (3.40 euro) to get to ST, however, it appears that all trains inbetween are 2 stops and take 48 mins.
Those travelling from Brussels should note that the train to ST leaves at 16 mins past every hour and takes 59 mins.
Mr Prezz, please check this but according to my European Rail Timetable is 16 mins past from Brussels Central, but 12 mins past from Brussels Midi, which is the Eurostar station.Which unfortunately makes the connection with the 09.15 from Ebbsfleet super tight, but I am going to propose we try it, if the Eurostar is bang on time.
This might be a good time to mention that the publisher of the European Rail Timetable is a Charlton fan :-) His name is John Potter, we used to go to away games oop north together in his Granada more than 30 years ago.
For those people travelling by train from Hasselt - on 4th March there are trains at 8.29 and 12.29 that take 15 mins (3.40 euro) to get to ST, however, it appears that all trains inbetween are 2 stops and take 48 mins.
Those travelling from Brussels should note that the train to ST leaves at 16 mins past every hour and takes 59 mins.
Mr Prezz, please check this but according to my European Rail Timetable is 16 mins past from Brussels Central, but 12 mins past from Brussels Midi, which is the Eurostar station.Which unfortunately makes the connection with the 09.15 from Ebbsfleet super tight, but I am going to propose we try it, if the Eurostar is bang on time.
This might be a good time to mention that the publisher of the European Rail Timetable is a Charlton fan :-) His name is John Potter, we used to go to away games oop north together in his Granada more than 30 years ago.
For those people travelling by train from Hasselt - on 4th March there are trains at 8.29 and 12.29 that take 15 mins (3.40 euro) to get to ST, however, it appears that all trains inbetween are 2 stops and take 48 mins.
Those travelling from Brussels should note that the train to ST leaves at 16 mins past every hour and takes 59 mins.
Mr Prezz, please check this but according to my European Rail Timetable is 16 mins past from Brussels Central, but 12 mins past from Brussels Midi, which is the Eurostar station.Which unfortunately makes the connection with the 09.15 from Ebbsfleet super tight, but I am going to propose we try it, if the Eurostar is bang on time.
This might be a good time to mention that the publisher of the European Rail Timetable is a Charlton fan :-) His name is John Potter, we used to go to away games oop north together in his Granada more than 30 years ago.
Ok, will do once i've got better Internet connection later today. This came from VIRAIL?
Note there will be B20/CARD representatives at Sint Truiden station to guide anyone who needs guiding.The Buffet and protest are only a short 5 min walk away.
I hope you've told Sue Perks a later time than everyone else.
The Brussels midi station is connected by walkways to the Brussels South station which is where the train to Sint truiden leaves from.
It reckons the 4 minute dash is feasible.
I've been in the station and although I've not done this connection, seems right to me.
I think this is the train that goes from ebbsfleet at around 09:15.
I walked it (caught the train to Leige) last year and 4 mins is tight unless we have 200 Usain Bolts going over.
Trains in Brussels have been a nightmare this weekend, not turning up or being indefinitely delayed with no explanation, the English should feel very at home in a fortnight!
The Brussels midi station is connected by walkways to the Brussels South station which is where the train to Sint truiden leaves from.
It reckons the 4 minute dash is feasible.
I've been in the station and although I've not done this connection, seems right to me.
I think this is the train that goes from ebbsfleet at around 09:15.
I know this station pretty well. The only way we will make this connection is if the Eurostar is bang on time, and if we walk to the front coach of the Eurostar before it arrives. The Eurostar is a bloody big train.
It's worth a try but no big deal if we can't make it. There is a row of pubs outside which have that slightly grimy atmosphere that seems to characterise station pubs everyhere :-)
I should really get my deposit and and get booked now.
I will do Day trip coach unless somebody has a room in ST that will go unused (due to their change of plans etc.). Please PM me if you have/may soon have such a room.
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There are various stretches where Eurostar runs alongside the motorways, so if Addickted would kindly supply a foto of his vehicle, we can look out for it and wave our vol-au-vents as we roar past him at 190 mph.
Those travelling from Brussels should note that the train to ST leaves at 16 mins past every hour and takes 59 mins.
Morning #cafc fans. Someone seems to be applying pressure to stop our unity protest! I wonder who that could be? WE WILL PROTEST! Red Army!!
Mind you I'm one to talk.
What's this about then?
Edit. Seen @_MrDick beat me to it!
This might be a good time to mention that the publisher of the European Rail Timetable is a Charlton fan :-) His name is John Potter, we used to go to away games oop north together in his Granada more than 30 years ago.
https://www.worldweatheronline.com/brussels-weather/be.aspx?day=20
The S-T train starts at Midi, calls at Central and then Nord. Regular hourly service
The Brussels midi station is connected by walkways to the Brussels South station which is where the train to Sint truiden leaves from.
It reckons the 4 minute dash is feasible.
I've been in the station and although I've not done this connection, seems right to me.
I think this is the train that goes from ebbsfleet at around 09:15.
Trains in Brussels have been a nightmare this weekend, not turning up or being indefinitely delayed with no explanation, the English should feel very at home in a fortnight!
It's worth a try but no big deal if we can't make it. There is a row of pubs outside which have that slightly grimy atmosphere that seems to characterise station pubs everyhere :-)
I will do Day trip coach unless somebody has a room in ST that will go unused (due to their change of plans etc.). Please PM me if you have/may soon have such a room.
Cheers
Ps. Is there a deadline for sign up?