The Fat Controller in my son’s Thomas Tank Engine books complains about “confusion and delays” and that’s explains the situation on our Thameslink train services from Eynsford. Many of us were dreading the new timetable because of its promise of … Continue reading
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We’d hoped that even if Thameslink could not sort out their trains this week at least they could sort out their information. Sadly that hasn’t happened. Today’s online information about the Bat & Ball line has been inadequate to the point … Continue reading
Thameslink’s performance today has been further impacted by a Southeastern train from Sole Street getting lost and going onto the through platform at Blackfriars rather than the terminal platform at around 0835. Following Thameslink services travelling had to reverse back towards … Continue reading
It’s amazing how, at the times of disruption when customers need accurate, up to date and actionable information, the official online information is so abysmal and confusing. … Continue reading
Those out late in London need to check the times of their last trains in the new timetable from 20 May. In particular the last services from Charing Cross vary during the week. On Monday to Wednesday the last train … Continue reading
Our Bat & Ball correspondent, Keith Alderman, has now retired. However he’s making good use of his Senior Railcard! Delay Repay Claims; total 1 January 2018 to 30 April 2018 inclusive = £26.80 (Southeastern £19.80, Thameslink £7.00) This month’s delays … Continue reading