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Southeastern train disruption (franchise to be taken over by Govt p191)

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  • Rizzo
    Rizzo Posts: 6,435
    seth plum said:

    With all the hanging around and the delays, get a bus even if you have to share the journey with every freak nutter on the planet.

    I'm used to that as I travel on the Bexleyheath line. Saying that, was sat opposite a Megan Fox lookalike this morning, which made for a pleasant journey ;)
  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
    Rizzo said:

    seth plum said:

    With all the hanging around and the delays, get a bus even if you have to share the journey with every freak nutter on the planet.

    I'm used to that as I travel on the Bexleyheath line. Saying that, was sat opposite a Megan Fox lookalike this morning, which made for a pleasant journey ;)
    so it was you staring at me this morning?
  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,220
    Or just get on the boat from Canary Wharf and get bus/cab from there? Depending where you live of course but for some of you more local bods.
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    I am clearly proper Charlton because where I live Grove Park is about 35 mins walk away, Blackheath and Lewisham no more than 25, Hither Green about 13, and Lee about 8.
    Choo Choo Cha Fecking Boogie in my house.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,599
    Brendan_O_Connell said:

    Going in for me will be ok as I get the train at 20 past 5, but coming home will be horrific. The DLR will be rammed and the chances of getting on a train at Lewisham in rush hour will be slim to none.

    May just leave late or go out on the piss for four nights. I think I'm going to challenge myself to try and do every bar in Canary Wharf over those evenings!

    Where do you want to start?
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    Rizzo said:

    seth plum said:

    With all the hanging around and the delays, get a bus even if you have to share the journey with every freak nutter on the planet.

    I'm used to that as I travel on the Bexleyheath line. Saying that, was sat opposite a Megan Fox lookalike this morning, which made for a pleasant journey ;)
    Trouble is its when they open their mouths and sound like a cross between some bloke going to work on a building site and a female chav that the pleasant part is ruined.

    Have had that happen to me a few times over the years when your sitting opposite an attractive woman!!
  • MrLargo
    MrLargo Posts: 7,989
    seth plum said:

    I am clearly proper Charlton because where I live Grove Park is about 35 mins walk away, Blackheath and Lewisham no more than 25, Hither Green about 13, and Lee about 8.
    Choo Choo Cha Fecking Boogie in my house.

    Is it just me that's taken this comment as a challenge and is now looking at Google Maps trying to figure out where @seth plum lives? I'm thinking somewhere like Horn Park Lane in Lee, except that would put you within a twenty minute walk of Kidbrooke station but you haven't mentioned Kidbrooke station on your list.

    Not feeling that industrious at work today, in case anyone was wondering.
  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
    MrLargo said:

    seth plum said:

    I am clearly proper Charlton because where I live Grove Park is about 35 mins walk away, Blackheath and Lewisham no more than 25, Hither Green about 13, and Lee about 8.
    Choo Choo Cha Fecking Boogie in my house.

    Is it just me that's taken this comment as a challenge and is now looking at Google Maps trying to figure out where @seth plum lives? I'm thinking somewhere like Horn Park Lane in Lee, except that would put you within a twenty minute walk of Kidbrooke station but you haven't mentioned Kidbrooke station on your list.

    Not feeling that industrious at work today, in case anyone was wondering.
    yes, yes it is.
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,051
    Rizzo said:

    seth plum said:

    With all the hanging around and the delays, get a bus even if you have to share the journey with every freak nutter on the planet.

    I'm used to that as I travel on the Bexleyheath line. Saying that, was sat opposite a Megan Morgan Fox lookalike this morning, which made for a pleasant journey ;)
    :wink:
  • Sillybilly
    Sillybilly Posts: 9,235
    edited August 2017
    Fantastic. About 20 empty seats on my carriage and the huge fat fuck with the enormous McDonald's decides to plant her lardy arse next to me. Harrumph. At least I've got ten days without this pleasure coming up.
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  • Oh_Yoni_Boy
    Oh_Yoni_Boy Posts: 1,762
    Just wanted to drop in and say that I'm greatly looking forward to reading about the disruption next week from the other side of the Atlantic.

    And yes, I do think that is the best use of my holiday time.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,625
    Sillybilly said:

    I've taken the week off. Could beer it.

  • cantersaddick
    cantersaddick Posts: 16,915
    They're getting the annoyance out the way early. Train reduced from 11 to 7 coaches. Somehow got a seat though.
  • man_at_milletts
    man_at_milletts Posts: 5,620
    cantersaddick said:

    They're getting the annoyance out the way early. Train reduced from 11 to 7 coaches. Somehow got a seat though.

    Here's a tip for you Canter. Always take a walk stick with you, then some poor fool might get up and let you sit down.

    If not, you can always bash somebody with it to get their seat.

  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,560
    Brendan_O_Connell said:

    Going in for me will be ok as I get the train at 20 past 5, but coming home will be horrific. The DLR will be rammed and the chances of getting on a train at Lewisham in rush hour will be slim to none.

    May just leave late or go out on the piss for four nights. I think I'm going to challenge myself to try and do every bar in Canary Wharf over those evenings!

    don't forget the new roof bar at the new Novotel, nice bar, great views.

  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,051
    LargeAddick said:

    Brendan_O_Connell said:

    Going in for me will be ok as I get the train at 20 past 5, but coming home will be horrific. The DLR will be rammed and the chances of getting on a train at Lewisham in rush hour will be slim to none.

    May just leave late or go out on the piss for four nights. I think I'm going to challenge myself to try and do every bar in Canary Wharf over those evenings!

    don't forget the new roof bar at the new Novotel, nice bar, great views.

    Agreed. Bokan...highly recommended :smile:
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    edited August 2017
    Brendan_O_Connell said:

    Going in for me will be ok as I get the train at 20 past 5, but coming home will be horrific. The DLR will be rammed and the chances of getting on a train at Lewisham in rush hour will be slim to none.

    May just leave late or go out on the piss for four nights. I think I'm going to challenge myself to try and do every bar in Canary Wharf over those evenings!

    I work in Canary Wharf and am prepared to join you..... on the proviso you pay for every round.

    *as long as @DaveMehmet doesn't come along - he is an extremely vile individual.
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    cantersaddick said:

    They're getting the annoyance out the way early. Train reduced from 11 to 7 coaches. Somehow got a seat though on the divers lap.

  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,599
    ricky_otto said:

    Brendan_O_Connell said:

    Going in for me will be ok as I get the train at 20 past 5, but coming home will be horrific. The DLR will be rammed and the chances of getting on a train at Lewisham in rush hour will be slim to none.

    May just leave late or go out on the piss for four nights. I think I'm going to challenge myself to try and do every bar in Canary Wharf over those evenings!

    I work in Canary Wharf and am prepared to join you..... on the proviso you pay for every round.

    *as long as @DaveMehmet doesn't come along - he is an extremely vile individual.
    I suppose vile's a step up from what you called me earlier because I couldn't come drinking with you.
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    edited August 2017
    DaveMehmet said:

    ricky_otto said:

    Brendan_O_Connell said:

    Going in for me will be ok as I get the train at 20 past 5, but coming home will be horrific. The DLR will be rammed and the chances of getting on a train at Lewisham in rush hour will be slim to none.

    May just leave late or go out on the piss for four nights. I think I'm going to challenge myself to try and do every bar in Canary Wharf over those evenings!

    I work in Canary Wharf and am prepared to join you..... on the proviso you pay for every round.

    *as long as @DaveMehmet doesn't come along - he is an extremely vile individual.
    I suppose vile's a step up from what you called me earlier because I couldn't come drinking with you.
    Very true!
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  • Chippycafc
    Chippycafc Posts: 14,146
    No trains between dartford and graveesend either direction. Train broke down at stone crosding
  • cantersaddick
    cantersaddick Posts: 16,915
    Buzzing for the morning.

    Anyone tried to use the train iver the long weekend?

    On a scale of standing on a landmine to the eternal fire of hell, how bad was it?

    Get your predictions in for how late I will arrive into London tomorrow and how likely they are to shorten the train even though there are already half the number of trains and twice the number of people wanting that route.
  • suzisausage
    suzisausage Posts: 11,502
    So many people I know are wfh or taking as hols. I'm expecting an ok journey in but carnage home.
  • Sillybilly
    Sillybilly Posts: 9,235
    Good luck everybody
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,599
    Hardly anyone on my Sidcup line train
  • suzisausage
    suzisausage Posts: 11,502
    Buses very quiet
  • Robbo on the wing
    Robbo on the wing Posts: 4,135
    DaveMehmet said:

    Hardly anyone on my Sidcup line train

    That's pissed on my bonfire.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,599
    Robbo on the wing said:

    DaveMehmet said:

    Hardly anyone on my Sidcup line train

    That's pissed on my bonfire.
    Don't worry mate, the fucking heating's on (really) so not all good.
  • suzisausage
    suzisausage Posts: 11,502
    A2 screwed. Bus did its own little diversion via blackheath standard. Now queuing to get back on by westcombe park. Not the best plan going this route in hindsight.
  • smiffyboy
    smiffyboy Posts: 4,314
    Got a train from barnehurst at 6:34 that was only 3/4 full.

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