7ransport
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On Thursday (15th Dec) I did a day trip from Hastings to Birmingham.
On my way back to Hastings, I arrived at New Street station at 18:30 to be absolutely certain I’ll make the last train home from London. The only train running to London not cancelled was the 19:36 stopper to Euston.
As we get to Rugby, we get held up for over 30 minutes to get the ‘all clear’ to continue to Northampton due to signal failures. As we get to Northampton, we get put on the later 21:55 to London Euston, arriving at 23:35.
The last train to Hastings was the 23:45 from Charing X, which meant I had effectively missed the last train to Hastings. To save money, I used split ticketing and bought a Ore - London Z1-6 Travelcard (via Haywards Heath) and a LNWR Only return from London - Birmingham.
Therefore, because my ticket was via haywards heath, I headed straight to Victoria, where I was told to go back to Euston because they are the ones who delayed me. As I arrive at Euston, there are no rail staff in sight.
Therefore, I knew I was stranded and rode night buses all night until the next morning where I had to go by bus to Hastings because of the rail strike. I didn’t get home until 3pm.
What do you reckon is the most London Northwestern Railway can do about my situation?
On my way back to Hastings, I arrived at New Street station at 18:30 to be absolutely certain I’ll make the last train home from London. The only train running to London not cancelled was the 19:36 stopper to Euston.
As we get to Rugby, we get held up for over 30 minutes to get the ‘all clear’ to continue to Northampton due to signal failures. As we get to Northampton, we get put on the later 21:55 to London Euston, arriving at 23:35.
The last train to Hastings was the 23:45 from Charing X, which meant I had effectively missed the last train to Hastings. To save money, I used split ticketing and bought a Ore - London Z1-6 Travelcard (via Haywards Heath) and a LNWR Only return from London - Birmingham.
Therefore, because my ticket was via haywards heath, I headed straight to Victoria, where I was told to go back to Euston because they are the ones who delayed me. As I arrive at Euston, there are no rail staff in sight.
Therefore, I knew I was stranded and rode night buses all night until the next morning where I had to go by bus to Hastings because of the rail strike. I didn’t get home until 3pm.
What do you reckon is the most London Northwestern Railway can do about my situation?
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