The ticket issuing machine at Bat & Ball station frequently does not issue off-peak tickets until about 09.15 hours. With the first off-peak departures at 09.21 to Sevenoaks and 09.25 to Blackfriars this can cause problems when there are many … Continue reading
Keith Alderman
When I travelled to London Bridge recently, using a Bat & Ball to London Terminals ticket, I was surprised when the ticket barrier retained the ticket. Previously, these tickets were returned in case the holder required to continue to either … Continue reading
Our Bat & Ball correspondent, Keith Alderman, has now retired. However, when Thameslink allow him, he’s making good use of his Senior Railcard!
Delay Repay Claims; total 1 January 2019 to 31 March 2019 inclusive = £20.90
(Southeastern £20.90, Thameslink £0). One claim outstanding.
This month’s delays: total 65 minutes, Southeastern 65, Thameslink 0
Continue readingRecently, at the ends of the platforms at Bat & Ball station some fences and gates, plus dragon’s teeth on the ground, have been installed to prevent people walking down the platform end ramps. However, this appears to be a … Continue reading

Our Bat & Ball correspondent, Keith Alderman, has now retired. However, when Thameslink allow him, he’s making good use of his Senior Railcard!
Delay Repay Claims: total 1 January 2019 to 28 February 2019 inclusive = £20.90
(Southeastern £20.90, Thameslink £0)
This month’s delays: total 61 minutes, Southeastern 61, Thameslink 0
Continue readingHistorically the fares to London Terminals from Sevenoaks, Bat & Ball and Otford have been identical. However, from January 2019 an error has occurred when calculating and applying the season ticket fare increase. Currently, the fares to London Terminals are: … Continue reading