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Hi there
Now today I was on a Class Civ trip to the British Museum and there was 17 of us including 3 teachers. At Solihull on the 09:05 was 168214, 3 cars and we had to stand up as there were no seats. Then more got on at Banbury, Warwick PWY and Leam Spa. It was like a cattle truck with some space down the aisles where me and my friend sat down in; yes a actual aisle seat on the floor! Well nearly everyone stayed standing up and after Banbury there were no more stops and all the way to London; with each carriage full of standing people. It was a relief to get off and the reason the service was short formed was due to the other units not being available due to technical problems. The conductors were apologetic but no vouchers for future trips or free food and drink after the uncomfortable trip. Not very good. Also the display was stuck on Cradley Heath as the next station stop raising questions at first to where it was going. Some Wolves fans commented on how it had changed with it now having an underground! Not long got back and back to old Chiltern ways with a quiet comfy trip for us. Crew even checked tickets and the LUL and Marleybone staff were very good in getting us through the large gates and letting us through without hassle so thanks.
Just posted really to here your views and your own stories of a nightmare journey.
P.S Whilst getting on the 16:30 at London, at 16:15 as I leaped on and one of my friends the doors closed hitting my leg and ear and same to her!!!Did get on and very funny!
Now today I was on a Class Civ trip to the British Museum and there was 17 of us including 3 teachers. At Solihull on the 09:05 was 168214, 3 cars and we had to stand up as there were no seats. Then more got on at Banbury, Warwick PWY and Leam Spa. It was like a cattle truck with some space down the aisles where me and my friend sat down in; yes a actual aisle seat on the floor! Well nearly everyone stayed standing up and after Banbury there were no more stops and all the way to London; with each carriage full of standing people. It was a relief to get off and the reason the service was short formed was due to the other units not being available due to technical problems. The conductors were apologetic but no vouchers for future trips or free food and drink after the uncomfortable trip. Not very good. Also the display was stuck on Cradley Heath as the next station stop raising questions at first to where it was going. Some Wolves fans commented on how it had changed with it now having an underground! Not long got back and back to old Chiltern ways with a quiet comfy trip for us. Crew even checked tickets and the LUL and Marleybone staff were very good in getting us through the large gates and letting us through without hassle so thanks.
Just posted really to here your views and your own stories of a nightmare journey.
P.S Whilst getting on the 16:30 at London, at 16:15 as I leaped on and one of my friends the doors closed hitting my leg and ear and same to her!!!Did get on and very funny!