I've always wondered who/what is responsible for switching on air-con on trains, as it often seems to be the opposite of what it needs to be. As I type I'm on a sweltering 377 12-car train that originated in East Grinstead. Suddenly the air-con pings on at ECR. Did the driver do it on a whim? Is he/she under instruction about when to use it to save energy (money) Or is it on a timer? Also it seems that as soon as there is a hint of Autumn in the air barely does Southern miss an opportunity to whack the heating up to the max, when often on commuter trains the combined bodily warmth emanating from the passengers would be enough to provide adequate heating.
Any answers welcomed!
Any answers welcomed!