The first week of the new arrangements in Car Park 4 coincided with half-term so it was probably not the most severe test of the new system. Nevertheless the lower section, for non-season ticket holders, was reported full by 073o on some mornings. Starting tomorrow Monday 31 October there are some changes to the system.
Note: the latest information on Sevenoaks Car Park 4 is in a subsequent post here We have already written about the car parking difficulties at Sevenoaks station, and this was a big issue raised at our Annual General Meeting on … Continue reading →
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has commissioned London TravelWatch to carry out an independent review of the closure of ticket offices on London Underground, and its impact on passengers. For the review London Travelwatch are undertaking a number of activities including surveys and focus groups amongst passengers and staff, and mystery shopping of journeys on London Underground.
If you can help, please complete the public survey on http://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/ticketofficereview by Monday 24 October 2016.
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For the past few weeks we have been getting reports about the main Southeastern Car Park at Sevenoaks Station (historically known as “Car Park 4”, north of the bridge and west of the railway line) being unusually full – sometimes with people unable to find spaces at 0830.
From next Monday Southeastern intend to reserve Car Park 4 entirely for season ticket holders up to 0830 Monday to Friday. That’s good for those with season tickets, but will make it virtually impossible for many on-the-day payers, such as part time commuters, to find anywhere to park.
We’ve suggested a more balanced approach, but we are also calling for innovative alternative ideas on how to balance the conflicting interests of customers.
Continue reading →The Annual General Meeting of the Association is to be held on Thursday 20 October at 7.30pm in Christ Church Hall. We have a full and interesting agenda, set out formally below, and we do hope that you will be … Continue reading →
A total of 187 minutes delay – Southeastern 59, Thameslink 128. Delay Repay Claims; total 1 January 2016 to 30 September 2016 inclusive = £87.10 with three claims outstanding against Thameslink Keith is a SRTA member and a regular commuter … Continue reading →