Line problem: between London Charing Cross and London Bridge.
Owing to earlier signalling problems between London Charing Cross and London Bridge some lines are affected.
Impact: Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 25 mins or revised at short notice. An estimate for the resumption of normal services will be provided as soon as the problem has been fully assessed.
And mine was 25 minutes late in to CX, at least they are good at predicting delays, then again they have had a lot of practice.
I haven't read any of this ..but I am totally unsympathetic to any of the excuses the rail networks in our area rolled out ...basically the winds had died down from 8.00am yesterday morning ...yes trees came down and there was damage BUT forecasts are so accurate these days that I really cant understand why we couldn't get a decent service up and running by 9 and a back to normal service on the way home ...
Sat at platform 5 London Bridge on the 7.54 from New Eltham for 15 minutes, while several trains flew through platform 6. Eventually the masses decided to jump train onto the next one through platform 6.... and ..... you've guessed it.
All good fun, can't wait until they fly through London Bridge next year.
Had great fun this morning trying to catch the 7.59 from Welling to Cannon St. Got to the station to see it was running 5 minutes late. No biggie. 10 minutes later it was running 15 minutes late. Then 19 minutes late. Literally seconds after the announcement that it was 19 mins late they then tell us it's cancelled. Few minutes after that, a half empty Cannon St train goes through Welling without stopping. The fuckers have decided that if they just cut out a few of the stops en route they can still get it to Cannon St within 30 minutes of its advertised time and not have to pay any compensation!!
Had great fun this morning trying to catch the 7.59 from Welling to Cannon St. Got to the station to see it was running 5 minutes late. No biggie. 10 minutes later it was running 15 minutes late. Then 19 minutes late. Literally seconds after the announcement that it was 19 mins late they then tell us it's cancelled. Few minutes after that, a half empty Cannon St train goes through Welling without stopping. The fuckers have decided that if they just cut out a few of the stops en route they can still get it to Cannon St within 30 minutes of its advertised time and not have to pay any compensation!!
It still would have been late as i was on the 7:58 from Barnehurst to Charing X, and due to over crowding a woman took ill at Blackheath and we sat there for 25 minutes.
Had great fun this morning trying to catch the 7.59 from Welling to Cannon St. Got to the station to see it was running 5 minutes late. No biggie. 10 minutes later it was running 15 minutes late. Then 19 minutes late. Literally seconds after the announcement that it was 19 mins late they then tell us it's cancelled. Few minutes after that, a half empty Cannon St train goes through Welling without stopping. The fuckers have decided that if they just cut out a few of the stops en route they can still get it to Cannon St within 30 minutes of its advertised time and not have to pay any compensation!!
It still would have been late as i was on the 7:58 from Barnehurst to Charing X, and due to over crowding a woman took ill at Blackheath
Let me guess. Overcrowded train, woman in winter coat, scarf, gloves, hat and thermal underwear collapses?
They are getting their excuses in. I heard one Southeastern bloke tell a woman who was moaning about how yesterdays Charing X train disappeared off the screen - he told her it was due to a dog on the track.
I sat at Woolwich for a half an hour waiting for a train to watch an empty train goes past. So thats why Rizzo? So they reach their target?
Had great fun this morning trying to catch the 7.59 from Welling to Cannon St. Got to the station to see it was running 5 minutes late. No biggie. 10 minutes later it was running 15 minutes late. Then 19 minutes late. Literally seconds after the announcement that it was 19 mins late they then tell us it's cancelled. Few minutes after that, a half empty Cannon St train goes through Welling without stopping. The fuckers have decided that if they just cut out a few of the stops en route they can still get it to Cannon St within 30 minutes of its advertised time and not have to pay any compensation!!
It still would have been late as i was on the 7:58 from Barnehurst to Charing X, and due to over crowding a woman took ill at Blackheath
Let me guess. Overcrowded train, woman in winter coat, scarf, gloves, hat and thermal underwear collapses?
whilst i don't know ValleyGary personally, i don't think that when he sees a woman collapse he rushes over to check her underwear. BIG_ROB on the other hand........
They are getting their excuses in. I heard one Southeastern bloke tell a woman who was moaning about how yesterdays Charing X train disappeared off the screen - he told her it was due to a dog on the track.
I sat at Woolwich for a half an hour waiting for a train to watch an empty train goes past. So thats why Rizzo? So they reach their target?
Yep, and they quite often run the Kent trains fast from Dartford to London if they're late enough, cancelling the train on the intermediate stations, and therefore keeping them on time. But, only dedicated train spotters would know this :-)
got to Battle this morning to find no trains. broken down train at station before. they sent a loco to 'tow' it away. that loco broke down. had to drive to tonbridge and pick up a train there. six delay repay claims in the last week. they really don't know what they are doing. and there have the cheek to put fares up year after year.
Can cycle Welling to Mile End via Tower Bridge in 44 mins. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/210365340 By South Eastern, London Overground, Tube and a 5 min walk, its 1hr 10mins
If a person is taken ill, why not just get them off the train and carry on - let the station staff deal with it and let everyone else carry on their journey.
If a person is taken ill, why not just get them off the train and carry on - let the station staff deal with it and let everyone else carry on their journey.
Because that would be far too easy and straight forward! Any excuse for Southeastern to cancel the train and put the rest of the line into meltdown!
If a person is taken ill, why not just get them off the train and carry on - let the station staff deal with it and let everyone else carry on their journey.
From what i could gather the train driver was calling for station staff and an ambulance, but couldnt drive off until they arrived.
20 minutes later and about 30 seconds before the medical staff arrived, down walks the Southeastern platform worker. He looked like he just woke up. All their staff are as much use as a man's tit.
They are getting their excuses in. I heard one Southeastern bloke tell a woman who was moaning about how yesterdays Charing X train disappeared off the screen - he told her it was due to a dog on the track.
I sat at Woolwich for a half an hour waiting for a train to watch an empty train goes past. So thats why Rizzo? So they reach their target?
This is common practice with Metrobus, if the traffic is bad and the bus is running late, everyone is turfed off so the bus can be turned around.
Another classic from the driver of my Southeastern train this morning that rolled in 10 mins late yet again....."Apologies for the late running to this service. This was due to the train being late in from London along the Sidcup line where conditions were treacherous!" WTF!!! I take it the wrong type of rain and those horrible wet leaves on the track define the meaning of treacherous conditions!
Comments
Owing to earlier signalling problems between London Charing Cross and London Bridge some lines are affected.
Impact:
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 25 mins or revised at short notice. An estimate for the resumption of normal services will be provided as soon as the problem has been fully assessed.
And mine was 25 minutes late in to CX, at least they are good at predicting delays, then again they have had a lot of practice.
All good fun, can't wait until they fly through London Bridge next year.
Maybe the cofussion later was caused by trains being on the line?
Why can't they just pay up and shut up?
The whole outfit is a joke.
Mon - n/a
Tue - 57 mins
Wed - 55 mins
This is before the weather properly kicks in !
I sat at Woolwich for a half an hour waiting for a train to watch an empty train goes past. So thats why Rizzo? So they reach their target?
Ha ha seriously? Could the semi conscious woman lying on the floor please pick herself up and speak to me through the intercom!
But, only dedicated train spotters would know this :-)
Might be the only way to get rid of the chuffing southeastern lot
just saying ....
By South Eastern, London Overground, Tube and a 5 min walk, its 1hr 10mins
20 minutes later and about 30 seconds before the medical staff arrived, down walks the Southeastern platform worker. He looked like he just woke up. All their staff are as much use as a man's tit.
This is common practice with Metrobus, if the traffic is bad and the bus is running late, everyone is turfed off so the bus can be turned around.
W*nkers!!!