We’re within a fortnight of the introduction of the new timetable on 28 August 2016. However yet again printed copies of “Timetable Number 6 – London to: Bromley North, Orpington and Sevenoaks via Grove Park” are not available at Sevenoaks station … Continue reading →
A total of 140 minutes delay: Southeastern 49, Thameslink 91. Fire on train, beer keg on line, etc, etc
A total of 257 minutes delay – Southeastern 125, Thameslink 132. Not a good month!
Delay Repay Claims; total 1 January 2016 to 30 June 2016 inclusive = £48.20.
Four claims outstanding one each against Southeastern and Southern and two against Thameslink.
Keith is a SRTA member and a regular commuter from Bat & Ball to London via Sevenoaks. Each month he gives his personal experiences and views.
Continue reading →A total of 114 minutes delay – Southeastern 83, Thameslink 31. Delay Repay Claims: total 1 January 2016 to 31 May 16 inclusive = £41.00 one claim against Southeastern outstanding. Keith is a SRTA member and a regular commuter from … Continue reading →
We all moan about delays and cancellations on the railway network; here is a list of incidents that would have affected services in our area: – 25 March 2016 – A defective rail between Orpington and Sevenoaks delayed early afternoon … Continue reading →
There have been a number of changes recently at Bat & Ball, writes our correspondent Keith Alderman. The Permit to Travel machine has been removed and there is a new base and cabinet possibly for a ticket machine; in the meantime there is no way to buy a ticket. There is a new wheelchair ramp, but it’s not clear how it could be used. There is a new information board, but it’s sited so that you need to stand in mud or weeds in order to read it.