The latest timetable took effect from 10 December. It is good news in that the number of trains to and from London overall has increased. However, the morning peak has lost one early service (the 06:31). More trains are now … Continue reading
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In recent years the operation of rail services from the Sevenoaks area have been subject to uncertainties – and to the ordinary rail traveller probably some confusion – arising from changes in: our area’s Train Operating Company (TOC), the provider … Continue reading
The reliability and timekeeping of trains are jointly assessed by the ‘Public Performance Measure (‘PPM’). This is measured by the percentage of planned trains that are neither cancelled nor late. A train is ‘cancelled’ if it does not run or … Continue reading
The Thameslink project will involve major re-developments at London Bridge and Blackfriars. SRTA will be monitoring developments closely. In the long run the improvements described below will help to alleviate congestion and improve our services. There will, however, inevitably be … Continue reading
Each year Network Rail makes an assessment of conditions at all stations. It scores up to 34 different elements – such as platforms and structures – from 1-5, with 1 being best (‘as installed’) and 5 being worst (‘no longer … Continue reading
How are fares regulated? The Department for Transport (DfT) regulates prices of season tickets and standard day singles and returns. Other fares, including off-peak, promotional, and all first class tickets, are set freely by the train operators according to what … Continue reading