Mystery Flyer wrote:
(Lots snipped) 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.

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.

I will write to FCC but Im not hopeful.


FCC replied to me today with a letter of apology, an assurance that
overcrowding is a 'pressing' matter (their words), and a voucher for £6
for the refund of the single journey.

One hopes it is actually taken into consideration in the planning for
the expansion of Thameslink.

Personally I would like the fast trains to Guildford back but I dont
suppose thats likely.

mf

"Mystery Flyer" wrote in message
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FCC replied to me today with a letter of apology, an assurance that
overcrowding is a 'pressing' matter (their words), and a voucher for £6
for the refund of the single journey.

One hopes it is actually taken into consideration in the planning for the
expansion of Thameslink.

It has been - its the whole point of the project, FCC are getting the
remaining class 319s during the course of next year, and the 24 tph 12 car
trains has been the planned outcome for years...

Personally I would like the fast trains to Guildford back but I dont
suppose thats likely.

Why not? - Guildford is still on the latest maps for Thameslink...

Paul