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    End of the line for return rail tickets

    Make all tickets a function of distance and time of day.
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    End of the line for return rail tickets

    This is true... but I welcome the introduction of greater evening peak restrictions. We need to get more out of the infrastructure we have and that means pushing demand to different times of day.
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    What is your controversial railway opinion/idea?

    There should be third class standing only carriages on all busy routes. 3 + 2 in the rest, with very narrow gangways and full size seats. Standing would be banned...
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    When was the Brighton Mainline last as bad as tonight (02/07)?

    Incredibly frustrating staff at London Bridge. On a train leaving because people couldn't board - not a lack of space, just a lack of people moving down - " stand back another train will be here in xxx mins". Didn't seem to be aware that they don't stop at the same places... could have better...
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    When was the Brighton Mainline last as bad as tonight (02/07)?

    I think even during snow drifts around 8 years ago things were better! Trains currently can't enter Brighton as all platforms are occupied.
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    Thameslink Services/Timetable from May 20th 2018

    They've got a few spare, judging by he number seen at three bridges in the peak this AM!
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    Thameslink Services/Timetable from May 20th 2018

    To bout this into context.. the southern debacle of the past few years is NOTHING compared to this.
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    Thameslink Services/Timetable from May 20th 2018

    Depends how long this goes on for. Is the Sun welcome on Merseyside?
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    Do you think Thameslink has failed? And what can be done to fix it

    It has been a failure. It will be very successful for many.
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    Could Thameslink problems be fixed by building additional sidings?

    could sidings be built at Bermondsey and north of St Pancras so that trains could terminate there?
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    Thameslink Services/Timetable from May 20th 2018

    Looks like 2 per hour thameslink from Brighton... spectacular failure given that there have been 4 for the past 4 years. Fewer high peak (leaving Brighton before 715 say) trains to London Bridge than there were two years ago? Shocking.
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    How bad was your journey today?

    As a Brighton London Bridge commuter it was fantastic :-)
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    Resourcing rail replacement buses - why does it vary so widely by TOC?

    Bournemouth/Hastings/Broadstairs are a bit too far.. but I guess would have taken less time than Brighton today. Southend is a bit sad. Where would you recommend? Personally, if I was a croydoner just wanting some kind of beach I would drive to Lancing, as then roads and parking are good.
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    Resourcing rail replacement buses - why does it vary so widely by TOC?

    Today's issues are a bit of a joke. There are situations where the road route is much longer, slower etc which means that you can't get the capacity. This is only 3 miles!
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    Great Northern and Thameslink May 18 service changes

    Where's the loss? It's like slipping something into your hand back taking three steps and then taking it out and paying for it.
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    Great Northern and Thameslink May 18 service changes

    You say it it isn't and then list out some facts that show that it is, but doesn't matter. Not sure this is true of sunny days in summer or weekdays southbound from 4 to 5 and after 630..
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    Great Northern and Thameslink May 18 service changes

    Because it's a reduction in capacity and frequency to London
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    London Bridge reconstruction works

    Will these stop at London Bridge, will passengers be allowed on and off?
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    Absolute safety at any cost?

    Yes you can. That's the whole point of the thread! :D

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