On 29/07/2011 20:29, D A Stocks wrote:

... also the (current) trains are usually standing room only between
East Croydon and London Bridge. In fact one of the Golden Rules of
comfortable stress-free rail travel in SN territory is to avoid changing
at East Croydon if at all possible.

Though for some routes it can be quicker than a direct train, especially
if the tram cost can be ignored.

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Arthur Figgis Surrey, UK