Investigate Merseyrail announcements

[davwheat]

Also on the topic of Julie Berry, they do the announcements on Merseyrail, so that could be a new announcer. There are some differences between the announcements on the Class 507/8s and the new 777s, but they are only minor, like new 'this is' announcements etc. See these videos for info (not mine): Class 777: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiion1dZBT8 Class 507/8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eps84A0W_9o&t=0s

From #31 @privatedev11

[olivfry]

Here is a link to 777 announcements which are better: https://www.mediafire.com/file/uclwswrmga0bn4d/OneDrive_2023-03-07.zip/file

[olivfry]

Found here: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/train_announcements_3#comment-111851

[privatedev11]

This could be very helpful, however, the filenames don't mean anything. Wonder if Merseytravel has a 'map' of some thought.

[davwheat]

This could be very helpful, however, the filenames don't mean anything. Wonder if Merseytravel has a 'map' of some thought.

Oh, I'm quite used to not having meaningful filenames... I have spent many days listening to files and manually renaming them, which is probably how #31 happened.

[privatedev11]

Ah ok, that's good. I was looking through them earlier, and notices some station announcements have the CRS code but some have something random (e.g. Southport's CRS code is SOP, but the file is something like PT)

[davwheat]

I've pushed the 777 announcements here: https://github.com/Rail-Announcements/merseyrail-class-777

[privatedev11]

I've got a few files that you can rename: ann_500 - Welcome aboard this Merseyrail service to: ann_501 - Welcome to the Merseyrail service to: ann_501a - This is the Merseyrail service to: ann_501b - This is the Merseyrail Northern Line service to: ann_501c - This is the Merseyrail Wirral Line service to:

[LX9702]

I've got a few files that you can rename: ann_500 - Welcome aboard this Merseyrail service to: ann_501 - Welcome to the Merseyrail service to: ann_501a - This is the Merseyrail service to: ann_501b - This is the Merseyrail Northern Line service to: ann_501c - This is the Merseyrail Wirral Line service to:

add_800: For your safety and security, Merseyrail control staff and British Transport Police, have access to Close Circuit Television cameras, at all times. add_801: For your safety and security, Close Circuit Television is in use on trains and stations at all times. add_802: Please look after your luggage. Any unattended luggage may be removed or destroyed at any time. add_803: Security staff patrol Merseyrail trains and stations. add_804: Please ensure children are supervised at all times. add_805m: Please move down inside the cars and make use of all available space. add_806: Security staff patrol the Merseyrail systems at all times. add_807: Please have your ticket ready for inspection at all times. add_808: Staff may perform ticket checks at any time during your journey. add_809: Revenue inspectors work on our trains. Be sure you have the correct ticket. add_810: Please make sure you have a valid ticket for your journey. add_811: Special timetables will operate on: add_812: New timetables begin on: add_813 add_814: The next station. add_815: This station. add_816: Here. add_817: Please mind the closing doors. add_818: Please use the tip-up seating base found in each coach, to store large luggage. add_819: Have a safe evening. add_820: Please take care when stepping from the train. add_821: Please take care when boarding the train. add_822: This train is ready to leave. Please stand back from the platform edge. add_823: The train has been secured and protected. add_824: Assistance has been called for, and is on route. add_825: Please make your way to front of the train, and await staff instructions. add_826: Please make your way to rear of the train, and await staff instructions. add_827: Please leave belongings behind. They will be collected, and can be claimed later. add_828: This train is ready to leave. Please stand clear of the closing doors. add_829: Please give up your seat if a less able person needs it. add_830: Charging points are available adjacent to each seat. add_900: Check at stations and online for details. add_901: Sunday add_902: Monday add_903: Tuesday add_904: Wednesday add_905: Thursday add_906: Friday add_907: Saturday add_908: 1st add_909: 2nd add_910: 3rd add_911: 4th add_912: 5th add_913: 6th add_914: 7th add_915: 8th add_916: 9th add_917: 10th add_918: 11th add_919: 12th add_920: 13th add_921: 14th add_922: 15th add_923: 16th add_924: 17th add_925: 18th add_926: 19th add_927: 20th add_928: 21st add_929: 22nd add_930: 23rd add_931: 24th add_932: 25th add_933: 26th add_934: 27th add_935: 28th add_936: 29th add_937: 30th add_938: 31st add_939: January add_940: February add_941: March add_942: April add_943: May add_944: June add_945: July add_946: August add_947: September add_948: October add_949: November add_950: December add_951: Customers are reminded that they must wear a face covering whilst travelling on this train. add_952: Customers are reminded that they must wear a face covering whilst travelling on this train, unless they are exempt. ann_500: Welcome aboard this Merseyrail service to: ann_501: Welcome to the Merseyrail service to: ann_501a: This is the Merseyrail service to: ann_501b: This is the Merseyrail Northern Line service to: ann_501c: This is the Merseyrail Wirral Line service to: ann_502: This train is going to: ann_503: Our destination is: ann_504: This train is for: ann_505: This train calls at all stations to: ann_506: Calling at: ann_507: and, ann_508: The next station stop will be: (Version 1) ann_509: The next stop is: (Version 1) ann_510: The next stop will be: (Version 1) ann_511: In the interest of passenger safety, your attention is drawn to the emergency information posters, located within each coach on this train. (Version 1) ann_512: Thank you. ann_513: The next station stop will be: (Version 2) ann_514: The next stop is: (Version 1) ann_515: The next stop will be: (Version 2) ann_516: Next stop: ann_517: The next station is: ann_518: Approaching: ann_519: We're now approaching: ann_520: This is: ann_521: Where this train terminates. ann_522: Where the train will terminate. ann_523: This train terminates here. ann_524: All change please. ann_525: Please change here. This train is terminating. ann_526: Please ensure that you take all your personal belongings with you when leaving the train. ann_527: Please make sure that you take all your personal belongings with you when leaving the train. ann_528: Thank you for travelling with Merseyrail. We hoped you have a pleasant journey and look forward to you travelling with us again. ann_529: Thank you for travelling with us. ann_529a: Thank you for travelling with Merseyrail. ~~ann_530 ann_531 ann_532 ann_533 ann_534 ann_535 ann_536 ann_537~~ ann_538: This train does not call at: ann_539a: Please take care when leaving the train due to the reduction in stepping height from the new train. ann_539b: Step-free access is available at this station. ann_540: In the interest of passenger safety, your attention is drawn to the emergency information posters, located within each coach on this train. (Version 2) ann_541a: The front and rear passenger doors will not open at this station. Please move towards the centre of the train to alight. ann_541b: The doors in the rear 4 cars will not open at this station. ann_542: Leave the train here ann_543: Leave the train here for: ann_544: Passengers ann_545: Passengers for: ann_546: Passengers for other lines to: ann_547: Passengers for services to: ann_548: Please change here (Version 1) ann_549: For other lines to: ann_550: For stations to: ann_551: For services to: ann_552: Please change here. (Version 2) ann_553: and beyond ann_554: For the Wirral Line, ann_555: For the bus service to Liverpool John Lennon Airport. ann_556: For the City Line to Warrington. ann_557: For Merseyrail Northern Line services, ann_558: For Merseyrail City Line services, ann_559: For Crewe, Shrewsbury and Wrexham services, ann_560: For City Line and long-distance services. ann_561: For Liverpool John Lennon Airport, ann_562: For Wirral Line services, ann_563: For Wirral Line services and Liverpool Lime Street. ann_564: For Wirral Line services to Liverpool Lime Street. ann_565: For all Northern Line services. ann_566: For Aintree Racecourse. ann_567: For Chester Zoo. ann_568: Aintree Racecourse. ann_569: Chester Zoo. ann_570: and other long-distance services. ann_571: Wigan, ann_572: Preston, ann_573: Wrexham and North Wales, ann_574: Wrexham. ann_575: New Brighton. ann_576: West Kirby. ann_577: West Kirby and New Brighton. ann_578: North Wales, Manchester and London. ann_579: West Kirby and New Brighton and the U-boat story. ann_580: Ellesmere Port, Chester and the U-boat story. ann_581: Ellesmere Port and Chester. ann_582: Ellesmere Port. ann_583: Chester. ann_584: Ormskirk. ann_585: Kirkby. ann_586: Ormskirk and Kirkby. ann_587: Preston. ann_588: Southport, ann_589: Warrington, ann_590: Wigan, ann_591: Manchester. ann_592: Manchester, ann_593: Birmingham. ann_594: Leeds, ann_595: Liverpool John Lennon Airport, ann_596: Liverpool One, The Beatles Story, and the Waterfront. ann_597: The Countess of Chester Hospital. ann_598: Helsby. ann_599: Ellesmere Port, Capenhurst and Bache. ann_600: In the interest of passenger safety, your attention is drawn to the following safety information: ann_601: In the unlikly event of an emergency arising, your attention is drawn to the safety notices, displayed in this vehicle, giving advise on what you should do: ann_602: Always follow the instructions given to you by our staff, or the emergency services. ann_603mod: Should it be necessary to stop this train in an emergency, please push the emergency communication button by the doors. ann_604: Fire extinguishers are provided in this train for use in an emergency. ann_605: In the interest of passenger safety, your attention is drawn to the following safety devices: ann_606: Please observe the passenger alarm buttons above the doors. This device is only to be used in an emergency. ann_607: Please observe the window hammers for use in case it is necessary to evacuate the train in an emergency. ann_608: In the event of an emergency, a PA announcement and visual message will be given. ann_609m: We remind passengers that smoking, including the use of E-cigrattes, is not permitted any train, underground station, or any other designated no-smoking area. ann_610: We remind passengers that smoking, including the use of E-cigrettes, is not permitted on this train, or on any Merseyrail station. ~~ann_611 ann_612 ann_613~~ ann_614: Passengers are advised that access from the next station is by lifts and escalators only. ann_615mod: If you require assistance, please contact one of our staff on this station ann_616: Please listen for further announcements, and updated display information. ann_617: Please listen to further announcements, and await updated display information. ann_618: Please move down the train to make room for passengers about to get onboard. ann_619: This service is now running... ann_620: 10 minutes late. ann_621: 15 minutes late. ann_622: 20 minutes late. ann_623: 30 minutes late. ann_624: 40 minutes late. ann_625: 50 minutes late. ann_626: More than an hour late. ann_627: We're sorry for any inconvenience. ann_628: Merseyrail wish to apologise for any inconvenience. ann_629: We're sorry for the delay to the train, and would ask passengers to remain seated until arrival at the next station ann_630: We're sorry for the delay and inconvenience this will cause. ann_631: We're sorry for the delay and inconvenience this may cause. ann_632: We're sorry for the inconvenience this will cause. ann_633: We're sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. ann_634: We're sorry for the late running of this service. ann_635: We're sorry for the late running of this service. ann_636: This is due to: ann_637: This train is being delayed due to: ann_638: This train is being diverted due to: ann_639: This train is being terminating early due to: ann_640: This train is terminating early due to: ann_641: Technical problems. ann_642: Circumstances beyond our control. ann_643: A points failure. ann_644: Signaling problems. ann_645: Technical problems with this train. ann_646: Power supply problems. ann_647: Adverse weather conditions. ann_648: Power problems. ann_649: A failed train ahead. ann_650: Vandalism. ann_651: A line-side incident. ann_652: The severe weather conditions. ann_653: The activation of an alarm by a passenger. ann_654: Operational difficulties. ann_655: Operation difficulties. ann_656: Attention please. This train will not stop at the next station as planned. Passengers for the next station please leave the train at the station after and listen for instructions. ann_657: Please listen for announcements and updated information to be displayed shortly. ann_658: We're sorry to announce this train will terminate at the next station. ann_659: This train will terminate at the next station. ann_660: Due to engineering work, this train will terminate at the next station, where a rail replacement bus service will be provided for your onward journey. ann_661: We regret to announce that the lift at the next station is currently out of use. Passengers requiring the lift are requested to remain on the train to the station after, and seek assistance from the station staff. ann_662: An intensive programme of ticket checking on stations and trains is now in operation. Please ensure that you retain your ticket for inspection at all times. ann_663 ann_664: Penalty fares are in operation on this network. If you are unable to show a valid ticket to one of our ticket inspectors, you may have to pay a penalty fare. ann_665: In the interest of your safety, and the safety of onboard staff, CCTV is in operation on this train. ann_666: This is a security alert. ann_667 ann_668: We do not tolerate anyone who commits acts of anti-social behaviour. We will prosecute anyone caught doing so. ann_669 ann_670: Please be vigilant for any suspicious articles left unattended. If you spot anything, please report it to a member of staff immediately. ann_671: Passengers are requested to keep their baggage with them at all times. ann_672: Passengers travelling to... ann_673: Passengers wishing to visit... ann_674: Should leave the train at... ann_675: The Spring Flower Show, ann_676: The Flower Show, ann_677: Southport, where a bus service to the showground will depart from the station entrance. ann_678: The Southport Airshow, ann_679: Southport, and walk to the seafront area to view the display. ann_680: The Wirral Show, ann_681: New Brighton for the Showground, ann_682: The Open Golf Tournament at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, ann_683: Hoylake Station. ann_684: The Open Golf Tournament at Royal Birkdale, ann_685: Hillside Station. ann_686: Goodison Park, ann_687: Sandhills station, and catch the special SOCCERBUS from outside the station. ann_688: Anfield, ann_689: Prenton Park, ann_690: The next station, and catch the special SOCCERBUS from outside the station ~~ann_691 ann_692~~ ann_693: Passengers are reminded that they should keep their feet off the seats. ann_694: Please stand clear of the doors. This train is about to depart. ann_695: Welcome aboard this Merseyrail service. ann_696: Help us keep this train tidy. Please take your litter with you, or use the litter bins on the train. ann_697: Merseyrail aims to offer you the highest standard of service. ann_698: There is a fire on this train. ann_699: Please do not panic. ann_700: And do not attempt to leave the train until instructed. Move down the carriages away from the fire, and close the doors to block the smoke. ann_701: Do not attempt to leave the train until instructed. Move down the carriages away from the fire, and close the doors to block the smoke. ann_702: Due to an emergency, it is necessary to evacuate this train now. ann_703: Due to an emergency, it is necessary to evacuate the train. ann_704: Move towards the front of the train, and exit through the driver's cab. ann_705: Move towards the rear of the train, and exit through the rear cab. ann_706: There are emergency exits in all carriages, and at the front and rear of the train. ann_707: There are emergency exits at the front and rear of the train. Alternatively, break the windows using the hammers provided. Remember to hit the window in the corner. ann_708: Please follow the instructions given to you by rail staff. ann_709: Due to an emergency at the next station, ann_710: We will be stopping to evacuate passengers on the platform. ann_711: We will be stopping to evacuate passengers and staff on the platform. ann_712: Do not leave the train. Move away from the doors to make room for passengers to get onboard. ann_713: Lifts are available at our underground stations. If you need assistance, please use the help point provided on the platform. If you use an escalator please take care, hold the handrail and stand to the right. ann_714: Please have your ticket ready for inspection. If you need any information about your journey, please ask the on-train staff. ann_715: If you wish to contact the British Transport Police Neighbourhood Policing Team, please ring 0800 405 040. Safer station, safer journey. ~~ann_716 ann_717 ann_718 ann_719 ann_720 ann_721 ann_722 ann_723 ann_724~~ ann_725: Passengers for Chester Zoo should leave the train at the next station. ~~ann_726 ann_727~~ ann_728: If you see something that doesn't look right, speak to staff, or text the British transport Police on 61016. We'll sort it. See it, Say it. Sorted. ann_729: Please do not attempt to board the train when the doors are closing ann_730mod: If there is any person onboard with medical training, please make yourself known to the driver, or other onboard staff now. ann_731 ann_732: North Wales, Manchester and London. ann_733: Aintree University Hospital. ann_734: Doors open on the left hand side. ann_735: Doors open on the left. ann_736: Doors open on the right hand side. ann_737: Doors open on the right.

[privatedev11]

Map.docx Just threw a word document together for a guide, thanks to @LX9702 for the announcement names!

[LX9702]

And for Class 507/508 that has been mentioned in #31, I think I can provide them? Since I got all station name, next station announcements, approaching announcements, interchange/leave the train here for... announcements and so on.

[privatedev11]

And for Class 507/508 that has been mentioned in #31, I think I can provide them? Since I got all station name, next station announcements, approaching announcements, interchange/leave the train here for... announcements and so on.

Out of interest, did you record them yourself? If not, where did you get them? Massive Merseyrail nerd here haha

[LX9702]

And for Class 507/508 that has been mentioned in #31, I think I can provide them? Since I got all station name, next station announcements, approaching announcements, interchange/leave the train here for... announcements and so on.

Out of interest, did you record them yourself? If not, where did you get them? Massive Merseyrail nerd here haha

I recorded them myself.

[GTRspotter]

What is going to happen with these files?

[davwheat]

What do you mean?

[GTRspotter]

Like are they going to be put on the website or if you need extra help

[davwheat]

I'll happily take transcription contributions to https://github.com/Rail-Announcements/merseyrail-class-777, provided they follow my CSV standard (else they're essentially unusable as I'm not renaming every file manually).

No timeline for when they'll go on the site.

[GTRspotter]

So would you like me to rename them or anything else?

[davwheat]

Just transcriptions if you're offering. I have a script that would use the CSV to rename the files automatically.

If you need me to generate an empty CSV in the right format, let me know.

[GTRspotter]

What transcriptions need sorting out?

[davwheat]

I've generated and uploaded the CSVs to the Merseyrail repository: https://github.com/Rail-Announcements/merseyrail-class-777

Don't bother with the stations one as that's easy to work out.

[GTRspotter]

Thank you

[GTRspotter]

What needs to happen with the transcriptions?

[davwheat]

What do you mean?

[LX9702]

I've generated and uploaded the CSVs to the Merseyrail repository: https://github.com/Rail-Announcements/merseyrail-class-777

Should I keep the punctuation marks, or should I remove all of them?

[davwheat]

Don't include punctuation as it can mess up the spreadsheet a bit (and do it in lowercase if you can, too).

[LX9702]

Don't include punctuation as it can mess up the spreadsheet a bit (and do it in lowercase if you can, too).

Ok!

[LX9702]

Don't include punctuation as it can mess up the spreadsheet a bit (and do it in lowercase if you can, too).

Also, should I keep the white space? Or I need to change it into underscore (_) or even delete them.

[davwheat]

Whitespace should be kept as-is

[LX9702]

Whitespace should be kept as-is

Ok!

[LX9702]

I've got a few files that you can rename: ann_500 - Welcome aboard this Merseyrail service to: ann_501 - Welcome to the Merseyrail service to: ann_501a - This is the Merseyrail service to: ann_501b - This is the Merseyrail Northern Line service to: ann_501c - This is the Merseyrail Wirral Line service to:

add_800: For your safety and security, Merseyrail control staff and British Transport Police, have access to Close Circuit Television cameras, at all times. add_801: For your safety and security, Close Circuit Television is in use on trains and stations at all times. add_802: Please look after your luggage. Any unattended luggage may be removed or destroyed at any time. add_803: Security staff patrol Merseyrail trains and stations. . . . ann_737: Doors open on the right.

And I noticed that I missed one: ann_716: Passengers for Cheshire Oaks Outlet Village, and Blue Planet Aquarium, should leave the train at the next station for a connecting bus service.

[LX9702]

And for the Class 507/508 (Which idk if it will be added or not), how can I "submit" it?