Southeastern train disruption (franchise to be taken over by Govt p191)
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I'm in London for the next two weeks on jury service and after two days have had enough of the train journeys home already. I can't wait to get back to doing my normal job and travelling by car. Anyone that has to endure SouthEastern regularly on a daily basis has my utmost respect (and gratitude for keeping the roads that bit clearer).0
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Working from home today buddy, missed all the fun.DaveMehmet said:
I was gutted. Train turned up before I could ring AFKA to meet in a pub.Brendan_O_Connell said:
You just can't wait to criticise can you?DaveMehmet said:And then out of the blue, a sidcup train turns up. The indicator went from delayed (with announcements saying no idea how long) to due in 2 minutes.
Sat for ages and then kicked off at New Cross yesterday. After a wait had to get East London line and DLR, rolled into work at 10.40.
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No trains on the bexleyheath line. Being diverted. Complete wankers.0
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I got the 17:47 and whilst that was only 5 or so minutes late leaving cannon street you could tell it was going to get worse.ValleyGary said:No trains on the bexleyheath line. Being diverted. Complete wankers.
I was in the station for 20 minutes or so and only two trains came in (43 via sidcup and 47 via bexleyheath ) there was also an announcement that one of the lines was going to be running out of Victoria instead0 -
Give me and AFKA a bit more notice next time mate and we’ll take you for a beer to ease the painValleyGary said:No trains on the bexleyheath line. Being diverted. Complete wankers.
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Wife travelled back from Cologne this evening:
Train from hotel to airport: bang on time
Plane from Cologne to Stanstead: bang on time
Stanstead Express to Liverpool Street: bang on time
Tube from Liverpool Street to Cannon Street: bang on time
20.40 from Cannon Street to Sidcup: you guessed it - cancelled7 -
Southeastern Apologizes will never let you down.Addick Addict said:Wife travelled back from Cologne this evening:
Train from hotel to airport: bang on time
Plane from Cologne to Stanstead: bang on time
Stanstead Express to Liverpool Street: bang on time
Tube from Liverpool Street to Cannon Street: bang on time
20.40 from Cannon Street to Sidcup: you guessed it - cancelled0 -
0800 Dartford to Charing Cross via bexleyheath reduces to 5 carriages from the usual ten. This is gonna be fun.0
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Oh yeah, and a train has finally arrived at westcombe park answer isnow so full that the doors won’t shut
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Signal failure at Slade Green . Woolwich line completely screwed.
Wish i'd stayed in bed0 - Sponsored links:
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The one train left on the Woolwich line that has not been cancelled is broken due to people leaning on the doors.2
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Another happy day in Shitsville. It’s not even bad weather.0
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The train doors closed in the end and the driver breezily announces that we will now be running fast through to Cannon Street. ‘It’s a Christmas miracle’ he said.
The half of the carriage I was on who were hoping to get out at Greenwich did not agree.3 -
I let that train go thinking it was a bit crowded, i'll get the next one. Just after it pulls out of the station they cancel all the following trains!Alwaysneil said:The train doors closed in the end and the driver breezily announces that we will now be running fast through to Cannon Street. ‘It’s a Christmas miracle’ he said.
The half of the carriage I was on who were hoping to get out at Greenwich did not agree.0 -
I was on that train, by the time I got up to the drivers carriage it was surrounded by about ten security with a good thirty or so people shouting abuse at him. It reminded me of match day at The Valley, two seasons ago.Alwaysneil said:The train doors closed in the end and the driver breezily announces that we will now be running fast through to Cannon Street. ‘It’s a Christmas miracle’ he said.
The half of the carriage I was on who were hoping to get out at Greenwich did not agree.10 -
Its a bit harsh having a go at the driver, I doubt he made that decision but was changed by someone more senior to miss stops so the train arrived within schedule at Cannon Street.0
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He didn't bother to relay the message until we were under way. It was "it's a miracle I've closed the doors, and by the way we are non stop to Cannon Street" One woman at Cannon Street was claiming it was like being kidnapped.iaitch said:Its a bit harsh having a go at the driver, I doubt he made that decision but was changed by someone more senior to miss stops so the train arrived within schedule at Cannon Street.
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Fair enough, I didn't read that bit. Hang him high then.
The 'kidnapped' woman was a bit over the top though!!!!2 -
They are all pricks. Barnehurst Station office this morning said over the tannoy 'This is a shiny train infront of you, take a good look at it, cos in a minute its leaving with nobody on it back to the depot''.11
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It's about 12C, dry, no strong winds, fog or mist. I think you'll find, if you consult the glossary in South Eastern's Service Delivery Protocol Document, that days like today fall within the category headed "Extreme or treacherous weather conditions".Sillybilly said:Another happy day in Shitsville. It’s not even bad weather.
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There hasn't been a trespassser on the Greenwich line for a while, oops sorry if you're travelling that way later.2
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Not that over the top, "locked" in a train and taken somewhere you don't want to go is pretty close to kidnapping.iaitch said:Fair enough, I didn't read that bit. Hang him high then.
The 'kidnapped' woman was a bit over the top though!!!!6 -
I get locked in a train and taken to somewhere I don't want to go every f***ing day. I have to though, otherwise I won't get paid.randy andy said:
Not that over the top, "locked" in a train and taken somewhere you don't want to go is pretty close to kidnapping.iaitch said:Fair enough, I didn't read that bit. Hang him high then.
The 'kidnapped' woman was a bit over the top though!!!!16 -
Your wife pays you to go home at night?Brendan_O_Connell said:
I get locked in a train and taken to somewhere I don't want to go every f***ing day. I have to though, otherwise I won't get paid.randy andy said:
Not that over the top, "locked" in a train and taken somewhere you don't want to go is pretty close to kidnapping.iaitch said:Fair enough, I didn't read that bit. Hang him high then.
The 'kidnapped' woman was a bit over the top though!!!!
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Easy, just pull the emergency cord as you're approaching the station you need to get off at.HarryLime said:
He didn't bother to relay the message until we were under way. It was "it's a miracle I've closed the doors, and by the way we are non stop to Cannon Street" One woman at Cannon Street was claiming it was like being kidnapped.iaitch said:Its a bit harsh having a go at the driver, I doubt he made that decision but was changed by someone more senior to miss stops so the train arrived within schedule at Cannon Street.
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Missed It said:
Signal failure at Slade Green . Woolwich line completely screwed.
Wish i'd stayed in bed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rmAi9XmlIo 0 -
Mr Large; you are the leading authority on the crappyness of Southeastern!MrLargo said:
It's about 12C, dry, no strong winds, fog or mist. I think you'll find, if you consult the glossary in South Eastern's Service Delivery Protocol Document, that days like today fall within the category headed "Extreme or treacherous weather conditions".Sillybilly said:Another happy day in Shitsville. It’s not even bad weather.
Able to recite a number of debacles and the endless book of excuses at will.
Keep ern coming!2 -
I came across the 'leaf fall' timetable while looking up train times from my somewhat remote Kent station.
Can't wait to see the 'snow fall', 'rain fall', 'land slip', and 'conker fall' timetables.
NB I also noticed the prices of early morning trains to Victoria from here are roughly £30 return, but the one that gets you to London in time for work, i.e. arrives at Victoria at 08.03, is hiked up to £42.
Just that one train!
Robbing bastards!
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You poor things. I comuted from Kidbrooke to Cannon St from 1971 to 1978 first weekly was a pound. Trains always late, never got a seat, standing usually in a smoker it’s wonder I’m still alive from all that shit. To cap it all there was a national strike about 74 for about 6 weeks I think. Had to walk from Ferrier to New Cross starting at 5am so I could catch the underground because buses were full. Some thing don’t change. Then the same for the evening as well.1
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Why didn't you get Acab?Acab said:You poor things. I comuted from Kidbrooke to Cannon St from 1971 to 1978 first weekly was a pound. Trains always late, never got a seat, standing usually in a smoker it’s wonder I’m still alive from all that shit. To cap it all there was a national strike about 74 for about 6 weeks I think. Had to walk from Ferrier to New Cross starting at 5am so I could catch the underground because buses were full. Some thing don’t change. Then the same for the evening as well.
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