Well it seems that everyone has now come to light about National Express and their running of the 'One' (London Eastern Railway) Franchise. Since they started the franchise they have been a complete failure. So far:
On the Anglia side:
- Only three direct trains to Ipswich an hour
- Mark 2/3 Sets now being boosted with 317 Multiple Units
- Norwich services often terminated at Ipswich due to stock failures
- Ipswich service abolished for through service to Lowestoft/Peterborough
On the Great Eastern side:
Not so many problems on the Great Eastern side aside from then odd cancellation. I have to praise One here the Great Eastern is usually good, however if the 360's go there will be uproar with daily commuters.
On the Metro side:
- Often delays due to the poor condition of the rolling stock (315's) desperate need of refurb
- From the outside the 315's look nice and tarted up but barely anything has been done, which is diappointing.
- Many stations in need of investment such as Brentwood, Prittlewell, Rochford to name just a few...
As for the West Anglia/Standsted Express I couldnt say I rarely travel and I don't think i'd want to either most delays occur on this side and I feel sorry for commuters who have to use this service daily.
On the Anglia side:
- Only three direct trains to Ipswich an hour
- Mark 2/3 Sets now being boosted with 317 Multiple Units
- Norwich services often terminated at Ipswich due to stock failures
- Ipswich service abolished for through service to Lowestoft/Peterborough
On the Great Eastern side:
Not so many problems on the Great Eastern side aside from then odd cancellation. I have to praise One here the Great Eastern is usually good, however if the 360's go there will be uproar with daily commuters.
On the Metro side:
- Often delays due to the poor condition of the rolling stock (315's) desperate need of refurb
- From the outside the 315's look nice and tarted up but barely anything has been done, which is diappointing.
- Many stations in need of investment such as Brentwood, Prittlewell, Rochford to name just a few...
As for the West Anglia/Standsted Express I couldnt say I rarely travel and I don't think i'd want to either most delays occur on this side and I feel sorry for commuters who have to use this service daily.