http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/ Copyright 2004 Tue, 14 Dec 2004 10:02:37 +0000 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.121 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Looks like rail commuters have a lot to gripe about following the introduction of new timetables yesterday. Many services have been re-timed so that the journey takes longer. The cynic’s amongst us will assume that is so the rail companies... http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/12/caos_day_for_co.php http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/12/caos_day_for_co.php Railnews Tue, 14 Dec 2004 10:02:37 +0000 The 08:09 arrived at 08:11 this morning with its usual six carriages but with at least twice as many passengers as normal. An earlier train must have been cancelled - but as usual we had no explanation. I couldn't even... http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/12/full_train.php http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/12/full_train.php Journey to work Mon, 13 Dec 2004 10:39:31 +0000 I was late this morning and the 08:30 had only four carriages which shlould have meant a complete crush or that I could not get on but the train was strangley empty. I can't work this one out yet. Perhaps... http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/12/four_carriages.php http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/12/four_carriages.php Journey to work Fri, 10 Dec 2004 13:06:27 +0000 The 08:09 left on time today and arrived at 08:30 amazing! Then the driver went and spoilt it all by turning the lights out before every one had got off. Silly driver.... http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/12/lights_out_ligh.php http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/12/lights_out_ligh.php Journey to work Wed, 08 Dec 2004 10:29:35 +0000 I got a cab home from the office's Christmas party last night. The driver said it would be about £45 but when we arrived he asked "how much you want to pay, £70, £80? He got £50 and a snarl.... http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/12/cab_home.php http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/12/cab_home.php Journey home Wed, 08 Dec 2004 10:23:42 +0000 Arrived at the station nice and early this morning to discover that my place on the platform was already taken by some woman. Now I know I don't own the rights to perch myself in the same place exclusivley every... http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/12/late_again_and.php http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/12/late_again_and.php Journey to work Tue, 07 Dec 2004 14:34:37 +0000 Well I am back from an 18 day break from commuting and delays are immediately apparent. Yesterday the 08:09 arrived at 08:35 and today it arrived at 08:34 - both journeys therefore over 20% longer. A lot of people on... http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/12/back_from_holid.php http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/12/back_from_holid.php Journey to work Thu, 02 Dec 2004 14:23:05 +0000 London Bridge is a fine example of Southern Railways lack of commitment to its passengers. For this example I am concentrating on the announcements for the Caterham trains. These are timetabled to leave London Bridge at approximatly 20 minute intervals... http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/11/delays_to_train.php http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/11/delays_to_train.php Complaints Tue, 09 Nov 2004 10:40:08 +0000 This weekends rail crash has brought a bit of sobriety back to this blog and I do appreciate that there are people in mourning over lost ones. At times like this I have contemplated what would happen if the trains... http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/11/ufton_nervet_ra.php http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/11/ufton_nervet_ra.php Railnews Mon, 08 Nov 2004 10:39:48 +0000 After last night journey debacle I was not amused to find a third of the train missing this morning and again it was jam packed. When I first moved to Croydon this train used to be eight carriages but over... http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/11/has_someone_sto.php http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/11/has_someone_sto.php Journey to work Thu, 04 Nov 2004 09:56:54 +0000 I just missed the 19:13 to Caterham and had to wait for the 19:40 fast to Brighton (Thameslink) so I moseyed over to platform 5 where at 19:30 they announced that the 19:40 to Brighton was re-routed away from London... http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/11/thameslink_canc.php http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/11/thameslink_canc.php Journey home Wed, 03 Nov 2004 21:23:36 +0000 I arrived at the station in time for the 08:30 this morning and was actually the first into the coach, which was over crowded as usual. Most of the people get off at East Croydon to either get trains to... http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/11/how_embarrasing.php http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/11/how_embarrasing.php Journey to work Wed, 03 Nov 2004 12:26:59 +0000 Tonight was like going on a pilgrimage home. I got the 19:13 from London bridge having watched a very silly woman on the underground block the other up escalator with her "large bag on wheels" device. When a queue of... http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/10/pilgrimage_home.php http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/10/pilgrimage_home.php Journey home Fri, 29 Oct 2004 00:07:08 +0000 Left late this morning and decided to catch the 08:37, the fast train up to London Bridge. However that kep getting delayed. I just hate it when they keep advacing the expected time by a minute everytime you look away.... http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/10/watched_the_lat.php http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/10/watched_the_lat.php Journey to work Wed, 27 Oct 2004 10:35:24 +0000 Drama on the train today as a women felt a tad feint. One chap offered her a seat, all the windows were opened and everyone moved as far away from her as possible. Obviously to give her air... nothing at... http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/10/woman_taken_ill.php http://www.simoncox.com/trainblog/2004/10/woman_taken_ill.php Journey to work Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:37:53 +0000