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As i was approaching Clapham Junction yesterday the Driver or Guard (whatever staff member was making the announcement) made an announcement and advised that passengers should "change at Clapham Junction for Silverlink services towards Willesden Junction and Stratford" which really surprised me.
How can this staff member not know that Silverlink shut down over 10 years ago and was taken over by London Overground! Obviously i expect mistakes like FGW/GWR and SWR/SWT as they only changed a few years ago and kept similar names but not something like this!
This makes me wonder if TOCs actually tell their staff when a franchise changes owners? When a franchise ends and a new one starts do other TOCs normally inform their Drivers and Guards about it so that they are aware when making announcements?
How can this staff member not know that Silverlink shut down over 10 years ago and was taken over by London Overground! Obviously i expect mistakes like FGW/GWR and SWR/SWT as they only changed a few years ago and kept similar names but not something like this!
This makes me wonder if TOCs actually tell their staff when a franchise changes owners? When a franchise ends and a new one starts do other TOCs normally inform their Drivers and Guards about it so that they are aware when making announcements?