The Department for Transport have this morning published their consultation document about the specification for the next Southeastern franchise starting in December 2018. On a quick read it has some general statements such as “more space for passengers” “reduce delays” “We want … Continue reading →
We’ve been concerned for some while about Southeastern’s growing use of “Station Skipping” to get trains back on time. Essentially this reduces recorded delays on trains by increasing delays for customers. It’s good for Southeastern because their performance is measured … Continue reading →
This evening’s chaos on Southeastern was caused by a door not closing properly on the 1722 from Charing Cross when it stopped at Waterloo East. After 30 minutes the train was eventually taken out of service. Following trains had to … Continue reading →
On Tuesday 14 February 2017 I travelled on the 17.00 Thameslink service from Sevenoaks to Bedford as far as Bat & Ball. After the train departed Sevenoaks three Southeastern staff made their way through the train checking tickets.
Continue reading →A total of 255 minutes delay (Southeastern 188, Thameslink 67). Not a good month but about half of these minutes due to the freight train derailment at Lewisham. Delay Repay Claims; total 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016 = £180.00. Two … Continue reading →
Tony Clayton, Chair of the Sevenoaks Rail Travellers Association, has written to the Leader of Kent County Council. KCC have reportedly withdrawn their support for the rail devolution prospectus published a year ago. We ask how KCC are going to ensure … Continue reading →