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Just in case people are interested, an additional "Gatwick Express" service is running from Victoria to Brighton this evening formed of 2 x Class 455 units. Running info is below - http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O65358/2017/01/19/advanced There will be an ECS move to take it back up to...

That is the point. With the way the company has been acting (like we have seen over the last few days especially), the RMT simply hasn't been professional enough. If they were a bit more diplomatic to say the least, they would have passengers on their side too. The fact passengers support the...

The campaign is in the process of being pulled. On-train posters being removed and replaced as soon as possible, most likely this evening after the close of service. No doubt the assault on a conductor at Eastbourne today, in which the person who committed the assault referred to the campaign...

On board staff have just received an email/letter confirming that if the RMT don't accept GTR's offer by Midday tomorrow (which they have of course already refused), then GTR will issue staff letters on Friday, which would be - 1. Those who have opted to go OBS will have this confirmed 2. Those...

The Seaford - Victoria peak services are well used, so I doubt there will be many wanting them to be removed. The best case could be to remove a Brighton service when these operate and replace it with a Lewes/Newhaven - Brighton service instead to connect with the London train. Running the...

No other train was involved in the incident and the victim did hit infrastructure with serious injuries. The scene on the train is nasty to say the least so I've heard, so I have the utmost sympathies of anyone who had to witness or deal with this, especially the driver who would have been first...

Preston are away at Brentford, so at a guess because Virgin sponsor Preston - they are running a football special down to London.

Purley blocked ? What are they up to there then ? It was only a couple of years ago there was another blockage in that area with the Sloats Nest renewal. Mainline blockages seem to occur every 2 years.

Which is pretty much related to anything classed as an Operating Incident then, something involving a staff member where an error, regardless of cause or fault, has been made. I cant think of anything else it can actually be referred to as anything its used for as SPADs, derailments, staffing...

Depends on the scenario of course. An infrastructure issue is something that can be expanded on, much like the example you gave. You cant really expand on a SPAD or one under, especially the latter as there could be many scenarios why it occurred, telling pax that a SPAD has occurred instantly...

Its being reported (I stress, reported) that the engine may well have stalled mid-manoeuvre. In the pretty shocking video of the crash, you can see the plane twitching around almost as if the pilot is trying to avoid crashing onto the A27, but was unable too. It is already a miracle that he...

So the hiring of these staff is effectively a stopgap until they can get the equipment put in ? If so, its a bit naughty saying they are permanent roles if they clearly arent. Also, will these staff simply only dispatch 12-car services or just all of them ?

Dispatch jobs at Wivelsfield ? Seems like a small station to warrant dispatch staff, similarly for Preston Park.

Indeed - incredibly shocking and sad. 2nd incident involving an adult and a child within a year after the incident at Slough September last year. Got to feel for the driver after that - horrible.

Eurotunnel have resumed services with a 2.5 hour wait. Eurostar to remain suspended for the rest of the day due to damage caused by fires started on the tracks.

Reports that 2 people have been struck by a train at Ealing Broadway. Service involved looks to be 1L74 1555 Cardiff - London Paddington. Everything stopped between London and Heathrow/Slough. Thoughts to those involved.

XC back to Brighton simply wont happen. It would be far more better for the Southern WLL services to be extended down to Gatwick and Brighton again which would certainly give more options than a XC service and would probably be quicker too. The main issues though would be stock to run the...

Which service was it ? I have been on a Southern service which I had as 29 minutes late, yet NRE and RTT shown it as arriving at 31 minutes late allowing me delay repay. Worth a check. If it was indeed showing as 29 late, it might be worth a try but its unlikely you'll get anything. If...

Bet some of the media are loving this - gives them another reason to bash the railways.

Sounds quite a horrible incident for the driver to be involved in. My thoughts are with them at this time and hopefully they make a full recovery from their injuries. FWIW, the first post isnt bad at all, it really isnt that detailed. I have witnessed/been involved in 2 incidents now, neither...