Was at Waterloo east. Sidcup train cancelled. ‘Get on Hayes train and change at London Bridge where the Sidcup train will be starting’ said the tannoy. So we obeyed. Bollox was it. Cancelled at London Bridge too. Why lie?
London Bridge station full of drunk work do city nobs and it’s a much colder platform to stand on waiting after a 12 hour day at desk.
I rarely travel on southeastern but today I traveled from st Pancras to sittingbourne. Journey there only 10 mins late but my return to st Pancras was nearly an hour late; signal problems in the gillingham area.
Train up from Dartford to London around 6.30 this evening, was not stopping at Welling , Falconwood or kidbrook owing to 'poor rail conditions'. Luckily Bexleyheath wasn't on their hit list and I managed to get home.
I've just had a tweet from southestern that says (sorry, not sure how to pop this into proper quote box thingy)
NFO: We're currently having a few technical glitches whereby all trains are showing as delayed - even though they're running on time. Sorry for any inconvenience caused whilst we try and resolve the issue.
I know a lot of people who wouldn't have been anywhere near as tolerant as the bloke was there. Usual drills for situations like this. Nobody helps but everyone pulls their phone out to send round to anyone they have ever met as a personality replacement
I know a lot of people who wouldn't have been anywhere near as tolerant as the bloke was there. Usual drills for situations like this. Nobody helps but everyone pulls their phone out to send round to anyone they have ever met as a personality replacement
Bet he realised that he was being recorded so had to try and remain a bit more tolerant
They can be seen passing along Platform 5 at Hither Green Station, heading in the direction of London, so would have been coming from Sidcup/Dartford direction.
I rarely travel on southeastern but today I traveled from st Pancras to sittingbourne. Journey there only 10 mins late but my return to st Pancras was nearly an hour late; signal problems in the gillingham area.
The good part of my return journey was seeing the Orient Express stopping at Sittingbourne station. Passengers still dinning wearing 1920's outfits/
I rarely travel on southeastern but today I traveled from st Pancras to sittingbourne. Journey there only 10 mins late but my return to st Pancras was nearly an hour late; signal problems in the gillingham area.
The good part of my return journey was seeing the Orient Express stopping at Sittingbourne station. Passengers still dinning wearing 1920's outfits/
They can be seen passing along Platform 5 at Hither Green Station, heading in the direction of London, so would have been coming from Sidcup/Dartford direction.
They can be seen passing along Platform 5 at Hither Green Station, heading in the direction of London, so would have been coming from Sidcup/Dartford direction.
Train is a 465 or 466 Networker.
#ProperCharlton
Number?
Only filmed from the inside so difficult to be sure, but there's something about the vinyl floor covering which makes me think it's my old friend, the 610725.
No......that is MrLargos 7.26 into London........its 30 years late
It looks about the same age as most of the trains they've "invested" in. Still, a 30 year delay would at least qualify me the top band of compensation - could be looking at a payout of as much as £4.
Anyone else find this "you might be more comfortable" choice of language infuriating? They're winding me up at the moment. Tis the season to be delayed every fricking day due to laziness and ineptitude.
I see that train pretty often in the morning as I get off platform 1 at Victoria. Cheers me up slightly after the inevitable awful journey I've just had.
Anyone who watched the programme about Paddington Station recently would have seen the derailment on Platform 1 which caused havoc.
The official investigation into the derailment has been published, and it was caused by the sleepers on platform giving way, due to excess water and other detritus from passengers flushing the loo while in the station. Years of bodily waste and water leakages from the trains weakened the wooden sleepers causing them to split and the rails widen, causing the derailment.
So, lesson to be learned, don't have a dump while the train is in the station please.
No......that is MrLargos 7.26 into London........its 30 years late
It looks about the same age as most of the trains they've "invested" in. Still, a 30 year delay would at least qualify me the top band of compensation - could be looking at a payout of as much as £4.
Anyone else find this "you might be more comfortable" choice of language infuriating? They're winding me up at the moment. Tis the season to be delayed every fricking day due to laziness and ineptitude.
Train fault tonight. Someone mentioned the annual fare increases and according time the train companies they invest 97% of their income on running costs and improvements. The lying bastards.
Train fault tonight. Someone mentioned the annual fare increases and according time the train companies they invest 97% of their income on running costs and improvements. The lying bastards.
Probably not, but “running costs”could include anything, including massive bonuses for management
I know I’m clutching at straws......but I’m really hoping that’s @cantersaddick sitting opposite her.
Nope.
1) I'm far better looking than that.
2) I'm far too passive aggressive to actually get in a confrontation if it can be avoided. So likely I would have stood up giving her the evils for the entire journey and thinking of all they ways I could cut off her first feet and help myself to the seat.
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London Bridge station full of drunk work do city nobs and it’s a much colder platform to stand on waiting after a 12 hour day at desk.
NFO: We're currently having a few technical glitches whereby all trains are showing as delayed - even though they're running on time. Sorry for any inconvenience caused whilst we try and resolve the issue.
You're telling me most of the delays are foreseen???
I mean be more general next time. Also feck off.
Train is a 465 or 466 Networker.
#ProperCharlton
Anyone else find this "you might be more comfortable" choice of language infuriating? They're winding me up at the moment. Tis the season to be delayed every fricking day due to laziness and ineptitude.
The official investigation into the derailment has been published, and it was caused by the sleepers on platform giving way, due to excess water and other detritus from passengers flushing the loo while in the station. Years of bodily waste and water leakages from the trains weakened the wooden sleepers causing them to split and the rails widen, causing the derailment.
So, lesson to be learned, don't have a dump while the train is in the station please.
He/she may just as well have put "Ha ha ha ha ha" after 'Unfortunately'.
I know I’m clutching at straws......but I’m really hoping that’s @cantersaddick sitting opposite her.
1) I'm far better looking than that.
2) I'm far too passive aggressive to actually get in a confrontation if it can be avoided. So likely I would have stood up giving her the evils for the entire journey and thinking of all they ways I could cut off her first feet and help myself to the seat.