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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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''.
Another happy day in Shitsville. It’s not even bad weather.
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".
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.
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.
Easy, just pull the emergency cord as you're approaching the station you need to get off at.
Another happy day in Shitsville. It’s not even bad weather.
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".
Mr Large; you are the leading authority on the crappyness of Southeastern! Able to recite a number of debacles and the endless book of excuses at will. Keep ern coming!
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.
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.
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.
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!
You forgot to mention the timetable for heat distortion of the rails due to our tropical summers.
These four TOCs, all of whom operate services in the South East, haven't found it necessary to introduce an amended timetable. Thameslink even run some of their services on the same lines as South Eastern (admittedly Southern have pretty much given up on even pretending to be a train operator).
C2C Essex London Overground Southern Thameslink
Also interesting - 10 of South Eastern's lines subject to an amended timetable Monday to Friday, but only 6 on Saturday and Sunday. Apparently leaves only fall between Monday and Friday on the Hayes and Medway lines.
I'm not really sure what point I'm trying to make, but I'm sure that somewhere within those statistics is further evidence that South Eastern Trains are an incomptent bunch of thieves, cads and bounders.
Anyway, after 20 minutes of looking at timetable stuff, I'm feeling pretty hot and flushed. Think it's time I grabbed my copy of Rolling Stock Monthly and headed off to the Gents for a bit of lubricated relaxation.
It's just a timetable accounting wheeze to try and manipulate their punctuality statistics. On paper, they look brilliant. On the platform, waiting in the pissing rain for a train that is never going to arrive, they just look like lying tossfarmers.
These four TOCs, all of whom operate services in the South East, haven't found it necessary to introduce an amended timetable. Thameslink even run some of their services on the same lines as South Eastern (admittedly Southern have pretty much given up on even pretending to be a train operator).
C2C Essex London Overground Southern Thameslink
Also interesting - 10 of South Eastern's lines subject to an amended timetable Monday to Friday, but only 6 on Saturday and Sunday. Apparently leaves only fall between Monday and Friday on the Hayes and Medway lines.
I'm not really sure what point I'm trying to make, but I'm sure that somewhere within those statistics is further evidence that South Eastern Trains are an incomptent bunch of thieves, cads and bounders.
Anyway, after 20 minutes of looking at timetable stuff, I'm feeling pretty hot and flushed. Think it's time I grabbed my copy of Rolling Stock Monthly and headed off to the Gents for a bit of lubricated relaxation.
These four TOCs, all of whom operate services in the South East, haven't found it necessary to introduce an amended timetable. Thameslink even run some of their services on the same lines as South Eastern (admittedly Southern have pretty much given up on even pretending to be a train operator).
C2C Essex London Overground Southern Thameslink
Also interesting - 10 of South Eastern's lines subject to an amended timetable Monday to Friday, but only 6 on Saturday and Sunday. Apparently leaves only fall between Monday and Friday on the Hayes and Medway lines.
I'm not really sure what point I'm trying to make, but I'm sure that somewhere within those statistics is further evidence that South Eastern Trains are an incomptent bunch of thieves, cads and bounders.
Anyway, after 20 minutes of looking at timetable stuff, I'm feeling pretty hot and flushed. Think it's time I grabbed my copy of Rolling Stock Monthly and headed off to the Gents for a bit of lubricated relaxation.
I love it so much when you do one of these posts on this thread. Really makes my day.
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.
Why didn't you get Acab?
If there was s post of the year award, this would get my vote. Still laughing now 3 minutes later
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.
These four TOCs, all of whom operate services in the South East, haven't found it necessary to introduce an amended timetable. Thameslink even run some of their services on the same lines as South Eastern (admittedly Southern have pretty much given up on even pretending to be a train operator).
C2C Essex London Overground Southern Thameslink
Also interesting - 10 of South Eastern's lines subject to an amended timetable Monday to Friday, but only 6 on Saturday and Sunday. Apparently leaves only fall between Monday and Friday on the Hayes and Medway lines.
I'm not really sure what point I'm trying to make, but I'm sure that somewhere within those statistics is further evidence that South Eastern Trains are an incomptent bunch of thieves, cads and bounders.
Anyway, after 20 minutes of looking at timetable stuff, I'm feeling pretty hot and flushed. Think it's time I grabbed my copy of Rolling Stock Monthly and headed off to the Gents for a bit of lubricated relaxation.
You need to get Today's Railways (UK) edition. £42 for 12 issues, a bargain.
They have a section at the back for readers letters entitled 'Grumpy Old Man'. I'm thinking of sending a few of the CL posts there :-)
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The half of the carriage I was on who were hoping to get out at Greenwich did not agree.
The 'kidnapped' woman was a bit over the top though!!!!
Able to recite a number of debacles and the endless book of excuses at will.
Keep ern coming!
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!
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/170984.aspx
These four TOCs, all of whom operate services in the South East, haven't found it necessary to introduce an amended timetable. Thameslink even run some of their services on the same lines as South Eastern (admittedly Southern have pretty much given up on even pretending to be a train operator).
C2C Essex
London Overground
Southern
Thameslink
Also interesting - 10 of South Eastern's lines subject to an amended timetable Monday to Friday, but only 6 on Saturday and Sunday. Apparently leaves only fall between Monday and Friday on the Hayes and Medway lines.
I'm not really sure what point I'm trying to make, but I'm sure that somewhere within those statistics is further evidence that South Eastern Trains are an incomptent bunch of thieves, cads and bounders.
Anyway, after 20 minutes of looking at timetable stuff, I'm feeling pretty hot and flushed. Think it's time I grabbed my copy of Rolling Stock Monthly and headed off to the Gents for a bit of lubricated relaxation.
They have a section at the back for readers letters entitled 'Grumpy Old Man'.
I'm thinking of sending a few of the CL posts there :-)