On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:13:35 -0800 (PST)
MIG wrote:
*Can someone explain to me how the performance of the 100 mph 319s
explains the crawling speed and the five-minute scheduled dwell times
which are the real problem with the service?

Another Thameslink classic which they may not do any more now its FCC was pull
into City Thameslink. Let the passengers on. Close doors. Drive to end of the
very long platform. Stop at signal. Wait. Wait a bit more. Don't open the
doors to let off irritated passengers who were getting off at Farringdon and
could have walked there by this time. More waiting. Move off. No apology from
driver.

Why he couldn't have just waited at the other end of the platforn with the
doors open is a mystery known only to Thameslink management and drivers.

B2003