Chucked out at Wembley - Trade Descriptions Act
 

So I was travelling on a Jubilee train the other day which was marked
for Stanmore. Then just outside Wembley Park the driver informed us
all that we were being chucked out at Wembley Park and not going onto
our stated destination...

Two questions...

1) Why tell us...Just, as we were getting to Wembley Park

and

2) Could I sue TFL for breach of the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 which
"...legislates against misleading descriptions of all foods and
services."

Since the London Underground is a service, I would like to know what
you all think.

Chucked out at Wembley - Trade Descriptions Act
 

"Mmlabbd" wrote in message
om...
So I was travelling on a Jubilee train the other day which was marked
for Stanmore. Then just outside Wembley Park the driver informed us
all that we were being chucked out at Wembley Park and not going onto
our stated destination...

Two questions...

1) Why tell us...Just, as we were getting to Wembley Park

Because there's a very good chance that that is when the driver found out
that he was reversing there...
and

2) Could I sue TFL for breach of the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 which
"...legislates against misleading descriptions of all foods and
services."

Don't be silly, if it was possible it would have been done ages ago...
Since the London Underground is a service, I would like to know what
you all think.
How long did you have to wait to continue your journey? Did LUL deliver you
to your intended destination?
--
Cheers, Steve.
Change from jealous to sad to reply.

Chucked out at Wembley - Trade Descriptions Act
 

Mmlabbd wrote:
So I was travelling on a Jubilee train the other day which was marked
for Stanmore. Then just outside Wembley Park the driver informed us
all that we were being chucked out at Wembley Park and not going onto
our stated destination...

Two questions...

1) Why tell us...Just, as we were getting to Wembley Park

The event which forced the termination of the train might have been
unexpected - it could have been a problem further up the line, or even a
fault on the train that required attention in Neasden. LUL doesn't have
to explain every single detail about their operations, but if they
really didn't say why the train was terminated short, that's a bit odd.


and

2) Could I sue TFL for breach of the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 which
"...legislates against misleading descriptions of all foods and
services."

Since the London Underground is a service, I would like to know what
you all think.

Unlikely. Does the TDA have clauses protecting organizations like LUL,
if it is within the TDA's remit, if they provide a service which can
experience difficulties?

Brad

Chucked out at Wembley - Trade Descriptions Act
 

On 5 Jul 2004, Mmlabbd wrote:

So I was travelling on a Jubilee train the other day which was marked
for Stanmore. Then just outside Wembley Park the driver informed us all
that we were being chucked out at Wembley Park and not going onto our
stated destination...

Diddums!

2) Could I sue TFL for breach of the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 which
"...legislates against misleading descriptions of all foods and
services."

I think the description has to be intended to mislead, rather than simply
inaccurate. So, if the train had said "Barbados", when LU had no intention
of running it all the way there (the fiends!), then you might be able to
have a crack.

tom

--
VENN DIAGRAM THAT LOOK LIKE TWO BIG CIRCLES EQUAL BAD PUBLIC POLICY.

Chucked out at Wembley - Trade Descriptions Act
 

"Mmlabbd" wrote in message
om...
So I was travelling on a Jubilee train the other day which was marked
for Stanmore. Then just outside Wembley Park the driver informed us
all that we were being chucked out at Wembley Park and not going onto
our stated destination...
Two questions...
1) Why tell us...Just, as we were getting to Wembley Park
and
2) Could I sue TFL for breach of the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 which
"...legislates against misleading descriptions of all foods and
services."
Since the London Underground is a service, I would like to know what
you all think.

Did your ticket/contract state/guarantee a specific route and/or stipulate
no changes ? If so, I'm sure you have an excellent case (if you can do
anything about it before the van with the men in white coats arrives)
Baz

Chucked out at Wembley - Trade Descriptions Act
 

In article , Mmlabbd
writes
So I was travelling on a Jubilee train the other day which was marked
for Stanmore. Then just outside Wembley Park the driver informed us
all that we were being chucked out at Wembley Park and not going onto
our stated destination...

Two questions...

1) Why tell us...Just, as we were getting to Wembley Park


Perhaps he had only just found out. Had the train become defective? What
reason was stated? Was the train slated for a different destination?

and

2) Could I sue TFL for breach of the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 which
"...legislates against misleading descriptions of all foods and
services."


No.

Since the London Underground is a service, I would like to know what
you all think.

It's better than some, worse than others. I feel it's getting better but
it has a long way to go - up or down!
--
Andrew
Electronic communications can be altered and therefore the integrity of this
communication can not be guaranteed.
Views expressed in this communication are those of the author and not
associations or companies I am involved with.

Chucked out at Wembley - Trade Descriptions Act
 

Mmlabbd wrote:
So I was travelling on a Jubilee train the other day which was
marked for Stanmore. Then just outside Wembley Park the driver
informed us all that we were being chucked out at Wembley Park and
not going onto our stated destination...

Two questions...

1) Why tell us...Just, as we were getting to Wembley Park

and

2) Could I sue TFL for breach of the Trade Descriptions Act 1968
which "...legislates against misleading descriptions of all foods
and services."

Since the London Underground is a service, I would like to know what
you all think.


Section 4.1 of the TfL Conditions of Carriage includes this:
"We reserve the right ... to stop trains from running to a particular
station without giving notice beforehand."

--
Richard J.
(to e-mail me, swap uk and yon in address)

Chucked out at Wembley - Trade Descriptions Act
 

"Richard J." wrote in message ...
Mmlabbd wrote:
So I was travelling on a Jubilee train the other day which was
marked for Stanmore. Then just outside Wembley Park the driver
informed us all that we were being chucked out at Wembley Park and
not going onto our stated destination...

Two questions...

1) Why tell us...Just, as we were getting to Wembley Park

and

2) Could I sue TFL for breach of the Trade Descriptions Act 1968
which "...legislates against misleading descriptions of all foods
and services."

Since the London Underground is a service, I would like to know what
you all think.


Section 4.1 of the TfL Conditions of Carriage includes this:
"We reserve the right ... to stop trains from running to a particular
station without giving notice beforehand."

Thanks Richard,

Apart from the childish replies, the response has been helpful.

To the person who said "diddums", I wasn't overly upset or going to
complain, I just thought it would be an interesting question to pose.

mmlabbd