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Old July 5th 07, 01:36 AM posted to uk.transport.london
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"Mystery Flyer" wrote in message
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So today the FCC Sutton train was cancelled at 1721. The 1736 via
Wimbledon duly arrived late with only 4 coaches. Madness ensued.

I got on. It was claustrophobic and dangerous. There were kids and at
least one if not two pregnant ladies suffering. People were fractious.
Shouting to move down when the carriages were plainly full.

At Loughborough Junction, a beggar got on the train. (no idea how - there
wasnt room to get on the train).

He announced. "Ladies and gentlemen I know its a troublesome journey
tonight but can I tell you why I need you to give me your money" (or
similar)

Someone shouted - "Youre having a f**king laugh mate"

Everybody laughed.

The point being.

The train from Farringdon was dangerously overcrowded. The people at
intervening stations were unable to board. The guard announced "move into
the cars to let people board" when the trains were absolutely full.


There is no guard on these trains. The driver makes all of the
announcements. Suggest you write to FCC and enclose your ticket. They may
send you a few rail vouchers in compensation.