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I've just seen this which suggests some modest changes to Lewisham station. Is it enough? Doesn't look it to me with all the towers going up around it. https://www.fromthemurkydepths.co.uk/2023/06/11/lewisham-station-may-see-changes-according-to-southeastern/

Since major timetable changes in early December the Southeastern network has been a shocker. Many MPs and passengers unhappy and PPM on the floor. I've been hearing some interesting word too from the inside that it possibly just won't ever work. For example the trains that swing back at Slade...

These are now nearing 20 years at Southeastern and are the only type of Electrostars built over about 18 years without air conditioning. I've just read this and it appears that will remain with the upcoming refurbishment. I suppose it was always a stretch to hope for it, though warm temps now...

Can someone tell me how to do this? I booked on Chiltern and when logged into my booking there's no way to amend. I can't find any link on their site either except which sends me to National Rail to explain the policy.

I believe funding is all but agreed (?) and much of the station box is already in place. Original 2012 application is lapsing and TfL have submitting a new one. Opening in 2025...

With it being said that commuting patterns will change for good (say working 3 out of 5 days in the office) do some stations still need vast car parks? The country has a housing shortage, and building new homes next to stations will be a massive incentive for new residents to use rail - to...

I thought this deserved its own thread given its currently hidden in the train in Beckenham siding thread. It appears that the first trains are heading to scrap and others to storage as 707s arrive. Those going seem a mix of various sub classes. Total numbers going are also unknown. Will it...

Before covid it was said often that the underground is the only profitable element of public transport in London. I was wondering how did it compare to Metro routes on national rail and the DLR? Why would the DLR also not be profitable given the areas of extremely high population and density it...

Looks like a big award of money has been signed off to convert the freight only line onto the Hoo Peninsula so passenger services can run again. Will the ORR really permit third rail for the six mile stretch? The service is on the Hoo Peninsula branching off after Gravesend. Hasn't seen...

My commute seems quieter this week as presumably more people work from home due to Corona precautions. Anyone noticed similar?

I'm planning a trip which involves three trains. It's an off peak ticket not an advance. For one of the legs (the intercity route in the middle) I may break the journey en route for an hour or two. I was wondering if on the main intercity journey the guard marks the ticket? When I get on later...

Hi, if a direct train is cancelled is the award allowed to be based by the TOC on taking two trains instead of one direct train? For example, the last 10:30pm is cancelled. The TOC then basis delay repay on taking the 11pm then changing and taking another train to reach destination?

Given the 376s can carry more passengers is there a specific route they are allocated to? It can seem random on the Dartford and Hayes lines as to whether a 376 or 465/466 appears. Are the 376s allocated to the busiest lines or services - and out of interest what is busiest out of the three...

I had a claim for an advance and excess fare. I applied for delay repay and theyve only paid the initial fare and not the excess. It was an advance single and the excess allowed me to take a single any time over next two days. Thanks

How many TOCs have announced things like this? https://www.fromthemurkydepths.co.uk/2019/07/24/southeastern-services-to-be-significantly-cut-tomorrow-due-to-heat/ As it points out running fewer trains on a working weekday at short notice (albeit summer holidays) is ripe for overcrowding on...

Hi, I've read that more 321s now go to Norwich. Can anyone tell me what diagrams are now 321s? I believe 11:30am from Liverpool Street is now one for example in addition to the long standing diagrams. Thanks

With another delay to the next franchise and crossrail delayed pressure on SE Metro routes wil increase. Would the 319s be able to play a role for the next, say, 3 years as things play out? 707s were thought to be going to SE but delays to SWT Aventras could put that back. How many 319s can...

Southern train on fire in past hour. https://www.fromthemurkydepths.co.uk/2019/04/08/train-fire-at-london-bridge-causing-disruption/

Looks like this crossing is closing. Sad to hear https://www.fromthemurkydepths.co.uk/2019/04/06/one-of-londons-last-railway-foot-crossings-to-close/

Fares for Crossrail are already live despite the delay on oyster and contactless. It almost halves the cost of Abbey Wood to Stratford for example. The discrepancy with Southeastern metro grows ever wider...