It is good to note that, following last Thursday's derailment, a full Central Line service ran from the start of service on Saturday. This included the chunk of line that was closed following the incident.
London has had a busy weekend, what with the Tour de France, the Wimbledon tennis finals, two concerts at Wembley Stadium and negligible rain.
There were so many extra people in London that in the central area it was easiest to walk for short journeys (it usually is, but most people are too lazy). Nevertheless the weekend's experience will have been improved for many people by the quick repair work undertaken in the tunnels near Mile End station.
Monday, July 09, 2007
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Central Line Derailment in the East End
A west bound Central Line train derailed in a tunnel, at about 9.02am this morning, between Mile End and Bethnal Green. Thankfully there appear to have been no serious injuries though it must have been a frightening incident for all involved. Temperatures apparently got very hot for those stuck in tunnels.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch are carrying out an investigation into the incident. According to the tfl website, control of the line was handed back to London Underground at 5.30pm. It is however exceedingly unlikely that the line in the area of the accident will reopen in time for the Friday morning peak.
The Central Line is currently closed in both directions between Liverpool Street and Leytonstone, with severe delays on the rest of the line. For travel advice click here and for the current live travel position, click here.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch are carrying out an investigation into the incident. According to the tfl website, control of the line was handed back to London Underground at 5.30pm. It is however exceedingly unlikely that the line in the area of the accident will reopen in time for the Friday morning peak.
The Central Line is currently closed in both directions between Liverpool Street and Leytonstone, with severe delays on the rest of the line. For travel advice click here and for the current live travel position, click here.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Yesterday morning was bad for someone, for many and for the Central Line
Yesterday (29th June) I had an early morning meeting in Canary Wharf. It is the first time I have had to travel directly all the way from leafy Buckinghamshire to Docklands. While the Jubilee Line (and Chiltern Railways) were as good as ever, I am pleased I don't have to make that particular journey every day.
The return trip from Canary Wharf to Tottenham Court Road was, unfortunately, not good.
It is always a bit of a lottery: Is it better to take (i) the Jubilee Line to Waterloo and then change to the Northern Line to Tottenham Court Road or (ii) the DLR to Bank and then the Central Line to Tottenham Court Road?
Yesterday we chose option (ii), the wrong one. Unfortunately there had been a serious incident at Liverpool Street on the Westbound, so our journey ended up being:
My only observations about the root cause of the problem would be (a) it wasn't the fault of London Underground and (b) however bad life gets, why the flipping heck should should train drivers and the emergency services have to deal with such crap? Seek help or find a way that causes less distress to other people.
The return trip from Canary Wharf to Tottenham Court Road was, unfortunately, not good.
It is always a bit of a lottery: Is it better to take (i) the Jubilee Line to Waterloo and then change to the Northern Line to Tottenham Court Road or (ii) the DLR to Bank and then the Central Line to Tottenham Court Road?
Yesterday we chose option (ii), the wrong one. Unfortunately there had been a serious incident at Liverpool Street on the Westbound, so our journey ended up being:
- Walk to Canary Wharf DLR
- DLR from Canary Wharf to Bank
- Stand on Westbound Central Line platform at Bank until we gave up
- Northern Line from Bank to Euston, change to Charing Cross branch
- Northern Line from Euston to Tottenham Court Office
- Walk to office
My only observations about the root cause of the problem would be (a) it wasn't the fault of London Underground and (b) however bad life gets, why the flipping heck should should train drivers and the emergency services have to deal with such crap? Seek help or find a way that causes less distress to other people.
I am not a weather professional
My postings currently have a bit of a rarity value. This month not only have my musings had almost the same scarcity as elephants in Iceland, but I clearly talk rubbish as well.
I previously said 'Hot, Hot Hot!' and then waffled on about carrying water on the Underground. Since then the UK seems to have entered monsoon season. In the South East we have had nothing like the bad weather or floods seen in South Yorkshire or Worcestershire but it has still been rather wet.
A short sharp thunderstorm last week led to a two foot flood at the bottom of my road (an excuse to go to the pub) and there has certainly been little opportunity to mow the lawn in the last few days.
I do not work for the Met Office (ie don't listen to me) but the current weather warnings even creep into the South East of England. You have been warned!
I previously said 'Hot, Hot Hot!' and then waffled on about carrying water on the Underground. Since then the UK seems to have entered monsoon season. In the South East we have had nothing like the bad weather or floods seen in South Yorkshire or Worcestershire but it has still been rather wet.
A short sharp thunderstorm last week led to a two foot flood at the bottom of my road (an excuse to go to the pub) and there has certainly been little opportunity to mow the lawn in the last few days.
I do not work for the Met Office (ie don't listen to me) but the current weather warnings even creep into the South East of England. You have been warned!
Monday, June 11, 2007
Hot, Hot, Hot!
I was behaving a bit like a yo-yo on the central bit of the Central Line this afternoon. It seemed particularly warm to me. Oh the joy of things to come.
It would appear to be time to pack the recommended bottle of water when venturing onto The Tube.
It would appear to be time to pack the recommended bottle of water when venturing onto The Tube.
Anyone for The Zoo?
London Zoo is in Regent's Park, but apparently the closest underground station is Camden Town. I've learnt something this evening!
Anyhow, after a possible slight blip today, it seems that Regent's Park underground station is to re-open at Noon tomorrow (12th June) after being closed for about a year for refurbishment. For those who don't know, it is on the Brown (Bakerloo) Line. [Edit (13June): Apparently Regent's Park reopened at about 17:20 today, 13th June 2007]
The bright shiny new tiles look good and thankfully they seem to have kept the 'old fashioned' look. I seem to recall that new lifts were being installed- usually an interesting time follows such an event.
The Live Departure Boards have remained alive and kicking. Hurrah for Regent's Park and 2 minutes more traveling time per day restored to my commute.
Anyhow, after a possible slight blip today, it seems that Regent's Park underground station is to re-open at Noon tomorrow (12th June) after being closed for about a year for refurbishment. For those who don't know, it is on the Brown (Bakerloo) Line. [Edit (13June): Apparently Regent's Park reopened at about 17:20 today, 13th June 2007]
The bright shiny new tiles look good and thankfully they seem to have kept the 'old fashioned' look. I seem to recall that new lifts were being installed- usually an interesting time follows such an event.
The Live Departure Boards have remained alive and kicking. Hurrah for Regent's Park and 2 minutes more traveling time per day restored to my commute.
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Along the Central Line? Only a Little Bit...
After a few teasing hints and 18 1/2 years living in West London, I've gone and done it.
Yes... I've moved to the country.
It will take me about 25 minutes longer to get to work. I will still use the Central Line most days (so this blog's name shouldn't be changing) and my Annual Travelcard now costs an enormous amount of money.
There is a downside, from an underground perspective, in that I no longer have an Oystercard. Because I now live way outside the Travelcard Zones, my season ticket has reverted to to old fashioned cardboard variety. You know the ones- they get bent, thumbed and dogeared. They also react violently to the close proximity of mobile phones or laptop computers, which will inevitably lead to bi-monthly visits to the ticket office to get said worn ticket replaced.
Despite the Big Brother overtones I have always been an Oystercard fan. Please don't tut at me too much while I fumble to extract my ticket from it's natty little folder and then watch as it takes an extra few nano-seconds to feed through the ticket barrier.
Lots of good things about the countryside to bore you with coming up.
Yes... I've moved to the country.
It will take me about 25 minutes longer to get to work. I will still use the Central Line most days (so this blog's name shouldn't be changing) and my Annual Travelcard now costs an enormous amount of money.
There is a downside, from an underground perspective, in that I no longer have an Oystercard. Because I now live way outside the Travelcard Zones, my season ticket has reverted to to old fashioned cardboard variety. You know the ones- they get bent, thumbed and dogeared. They also react violently to the close proximity of mobile phones or laptop computers, which will inevitably lead to bi-monthly visits to the ticket office to get said worn ticket replaced.
Despite the Big Brother overtones I have always been an Oystercard fan. Please don't tut at me too much while I fumble to extract my ticket from it's natty little folder and then watch as it takes an extra few nano-seconds to feed through the ticket barrier.
Lots of good things about the countryside to bore you with coming up.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
How is the Central Line?
I have to ask how the Central Line is doing, because I don't have a clue!
I haven't ventured near the Central Line since last Wednesday. I must admit it has been mostly behaving itself recently- there was a morning a couple of weeks ago when passengers appeared to be queuing up to be taken ill, but apart from that, nothing to note.
The new heated unused waiting room at Northolt appears to have been mothballed, as the seats now have plastic covers over them. Still, it stops the squirrels, pigeons and mice scratching them as, quite clearly, it is not planned to let people anywhere near them.
Last Thursday I went to The Crown in Northolt. It used to be a Beefeater pub restaurant but is now something different. See the link for details. The food was fine, but I preferred it as a Beefeater. Nothing I can do of course, but I won't be rushing back. The food was fine, it was just the lack of atmosphere (it used to be really busy) that has put me off.
I haven't ventured near the Central Line since last Wednesday. I must admit it has been mostly behaving itself recently- there was a morning a couple of weeks ago when passengers appeared to be queuing up to be taken ill, but apart from that, nothing to note.
The new heated unused waiting room at Northolt appears to have been mothballed, as the seats now have plastic covers over them. Still, it stops the squirrels, pigeons and mice scratching them as, quite clearly, it is not planned to let people anywhere near them.
Last Thursday I went to The Crown in Northolt. It used to be a Beefeater pub restaurant but is now something different. See the link for details. The food was fine, but I preferred it as a Beefeater. Nothing I can do of course, but I won't be rushing back. The food was fine, it was just the lack of atmosphere (it used to be really busy) that has put me off.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
The Poor Man's Sat Nav
Very occasionally I go to Chesham. About once a year.
Chesham is stuck way out at the end of the Metropolitan Line on a spur that has a shuttle train. I have always gone there by train.
Now, I do not have Sat Nav. At present I do not even own a road atlas (this will have to change). For now I tend to research my new found driving freedom using either Google Maps or Multimap. Com. Both are pretty good and I like them.
Recently I had to go to Chesham and this extract of the directions from Google Maps is centred on a left hand turn from 5 Acres into Trapp's Lane. The trouble was, following the route to the letter, I couldn't find where to turn left into Trapp's Lane. The reason- Trapp's Lane is a small footpath (a lane) totally unsuitable for driving a car down.
Three weeks into having a car and I go wrong due to over reliance on technology. Do you think I'll be allowed a Sat Nav when I grow up? Google has obviously provided me with the poor man's version.
By the way, however hard I try, I cannot get Multimap to suggest I make the same mistake.
Chesham is stuck way out at the end of the Metropolitan Line on a spur that has a shuttle train. I have always gone there by train.
Now, I do not have Sat Nav. At present I do not even own a road atlas (this will have to change). For now I tend to research my new found driving freedom using either Google Maps or Multimap. Com. Both are pretty good and I like them.
Recently I had to go to Chesham and this extract of the directions from Google Maps is centred on a left hand turn from 5 Acres into Trapp's Lane. The trouble was, following the route to the letter, I couldn't find where to turn left into Trapp's Lane. The reason- Trapp's Lane is a small footpath (a lane) totally unsuitable for driving a car down.
Three weeks into having a car and I go wrong due to over reliance on technology. Do you think I'll be allowed a Sat Nav when I grow up? Google has obviously provided me with the poor man's version.
By the way, however hard I try, I cannot get Multimap to suggest I make the same mistake.
Time to Come Clean
I have a confession to make.
Due to something else that is happening in my life, I now have a car.
It is nearly new, it is not too flash and for those of you who ask such things, it is black.
I have not owned a car for over seven years. I drove my previous vehicle to the scrapyard and have only occasionally wished I still had one. I live in suburbia, I work in central London, I have an annual travelcard and tended to use public transport all the time. My nearest Central Line station is two minutes from where I live.
Now I still use public transport most of the time, use the car sometimes and think of the changes to my life that are on the way. I will still never drive into central London.
This is why blogging about public transport has dipped recently. Sorry.
Due to something else that is happening in my life, I now have a car.
It is nearly new, it is not too flash and for those of you who ask such things, it is black.
I have not owned a car for over seven years. I drove my previous vehicle to the scrapyard and have only occasionally wished I still had one. I live in suburbia, I work in central London, I have an annual travelcard and tended to use public transport all the time. My nearest Central Line station is two minutes from where I live.
Now I still use public transport most of the time, use the car sometimes and think of the changes to my life that are on the way. I will still never drive into central London.
This is why blogging about public transport has dipped recently. Sorry.
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Steam Trains (Again)
Last April I may have unwittingly managed to pass myself off as a train enthusiast, when I blogged about steam trains running on Chiltern Railways out of London Marylebone.
Well, yesterday they were at it again, this time with a train running all the way from Birmingham to London in the morning and then back again in the evening.
The locomotive was the Rood Ashton Hall and this picture shows it speeding thro
ugh Northolt Park Station at 12.05pm yesterday afternoon. Quite a few people had gathered to see the unusual sight. The train was traveling relatively slowly as it was following straight on behind two Chiltern Railways normal service trains.
I do not know much about steam trains, but further information about this particular locomotive may be found here.
Unfortunately I turn
ed into a fairly incompetent photographer in the afternoon, so this second picture (taken at 17.30 at Denham station) is the best I can do showing the train on its evening return trip to Birmingham.
Chiltern Railways have quickly updated their website with further information.
Personally I am more interested in the infrastructure of the railways than the trains themselves. It is however hard for me not to be enthusiastic and nostalgic about the steam era.
If anybody knows how or where the engine was turned around while in London, please share the information, thanks! I am thinking either Croxley or Greenford, but both are a bit of a trek out of Marylebone.
Well, yesterday they were at it again, this time with a train running all the way from Birmingham to London in the morning and then back again in the evening.
The locomotive was the Rood Ashton Hall and this picture shows it speeding thro
ugh Northolt Park Station at 12.05pm yesterday afternoon. Quite a few people had gathered to see the unusual sight. The train was traveling relatively slowly as it was following straight on behind two Chiltern Railways normal service trains.I do not know much about steam trains, but further information about this particular locomotive may be found here.
Unfortunately I turn
ed into a fairly incompetent photographer in the afternoon, so this second picture (taken at 17.30 at Denham station) is the best I can do showing the train on its evening return trip to Birmingham.Chiltern Railways have quickly updated their website with further information.
Personally I am more interested in the infrastructure of the railways than the trains themselves. It is however hard for me not to be enthusiastic and nostalgic about the steam era.
If anybody knows how or where the engine was turned around while in London, please share the information, thanks! I am thinking either Croxley or Greenford, but both are a bit of a trek out of Marylebone.
Friday, April 27, 2007
What's Going On With The Central Line?
I am conscious that, despite the title of the blog, the Central Line hardly gets a mention nowadays.
The reason for this is that generally I go to the station, I get on a train, the train takes me to where it is supposed to and I then get off.
If everything worked like that, all would be well with the world. Recently, that is how the Central Line has been behaving for me, hence the shortage of posts about the tube's longest line.
Crikey... I've really messed things up now haven't I?
The reason for this is that generally I go to the station, I get on a train, the train takes me to where it is supposed to and I then get off.
If everything worked like that, all would be well with the world. Recently, that is how the Central Line has been behaving for me, hence the shortage of posts about the tube's longest line.
Crikey... I've really messed things up now haven't I?
I've Just Blown A Gasket
I've just flipped my lid.
There is a news article on the BBC website titled "Call to stop children's drinking".
Immediate reaction... there's nothing wrong with that is there?
Next paragraph: "Parents who give alcohol to children aged under 15 should be prosecuted, a charity has said."
Grrr.
When will people realise that you cannot address a breakdown in the structure of parts of our society by way of an endless cycle of legislation?
Yes, we have a problem with alcohol in this country. Yes, many of our town and city centres are blighted by binge drinkers. Yes, alcohol is a poison (and yes I have the occasional drink).
What do you do with all the criminals created as a result of passing so many laws that we become a nation of criminals?
Answers on a post card please.
There is a news article on the BBC website titled "Call to stop children's drinking".
Immediate reaction... there's nothing wrong with that is there?
Next paragraph: "Parents who give alcohol to children aged under 15 should be prosecuted, a charity has said."
Grrr.
When will people realise that you cannot address a breakdown in the structure of parts of our society by way of an endless cycle of legislation?
Yes, we have a problem with alcohol in this country. Yes, many of our town and city centres are blighted by binge drinkers. Yes, alcohol is a poison (and yes I have the occasional drink).
What do you do with all the criminals created as a result of passing so many laws that we become a nation of criminals?
Answers on a post card please.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
But Trains Can Also Be Good
Yesterday I went by train from London Paddington to Hanborough Train Station in Oxfordshire. Hanborough Station is a few miles North-West of Oxford.
Hanborough has one platform (it is on a single track stretch of line) and the trains I caught to and from London were a couple of carriages longer than the platform. There are not many trains- should there be any in the next couple of hours, this link will provide their details.
Fortunately my reason for visiting the area ran to time and I caught my return train fine- it was two hours until the next one!
Now, I don't carry my camera around with me for work, so you will have to imagine the scene...
It is lines, stations and services such as this that say so much about traveling around this country by train. Sometimes clearly what is being offered is, indeed, a world class public service. Well done First Great Western.
There are obviously issues about the sustainability of ongoing train services along small country lines. The existence and membership of groups such as the Cotswold Line promotion Group should, in my view, be encouraged.
After a bit of rural idyll, there were Chavs on the Line at Reading, but that is the fault of society not that of the railway company.
Hanborough has one platform (it is on a single track stretch of line) and the trains I caught to and from London were a couple of carriages longer than the platform. There are not many trains- should there be any in the next couple of hours, this link will provide their details.
Fortunately my reason for visiting the area ran to time and I caught my return train fine- it was two hours until the next one!
- Both trains were on time.
- The journey from London Paddington was only 64 minutes, with Hanborough being the 4th stop.
- With my Annual Gold-Card Discount, my Cheap Day Return ticket only cost £11.35.
- The were plenty of seats and the "Adelante Class 18" were comfortable.
Now, I don't carry my camera around with me for work, so you will have to imagine the scene...
- Me, stood on small platform in the middle of nowhere. Nobody else there.
- Massive train train thunders into platform (two carriages too long for the station).
- Doors opened by cheery guard right by me. Nobody gets off.
- I get on.
- Guard says "Welcome to Hanborough International".
It is lines, stations and services such as this that say so much about traveling around this country by train. Sometimes clearly what is being offered is, indeed, a world class public service. Well done First Great Western.
There are obviously issues about the sustainability of ongoing train services along small country lines. The existence and membership of groups such as the Cotswold Line promotion Group should, in my view, be encouraged.
After a bit of rural idyll, there were Chavs on the Line at Reading, but that is the fault of society not that of the railway company.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Why people don't travel by train...
I received a call the other evening inviting me to join some of my family in Newquay towards the end of August. The apartment we use is fantastic. It overlooks Fistral Beach, is owned by a family member and is just SO convenient.
The only problem I have is that I may have to be up in Edinburgh again, for work, over the bank holiday weekend. I don't mind- I just need somebody to tell me whether I am going to Bonnie Scotland or not.
The reality is I shall probably spend a few days in Cornwall either immediately before I go to Scotland or immediately after the weekend. At the risk of alienating any tree huggers, my transport of choice between Edinburgh and Newquay (whichever way) is to fly with Flybe.
The only problem I have is that I may have to be up in Edinburgh again, for work, over the bank holiday weekend. I don't mind- I just need somebody to tell me whether I am going to Bonnie Scotland or not.
The reality is I shall probably spend a few days in Cornwall either immediately before I go to Scotland or immediately after the weekend. At the risk of alienating any tree huggers, my transport of choice between Edinburgh and Newquay (whichever way) is to fly with Flybe.
- Flying (booking at this moment) would cost £45 and the journey door to door would take about four hours.
- Going by train (on the quickest route available) will cost, so far as I can tell, about £141 and take just under 11 hours, with two changes on the way.
- I can't book a train journey because it is more than three months until the end of August.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
New Chiltern Railways Timetable
Chiltern Railways have published their full timetable booklet for their new timetable which runs from 20 May 2007 through to 8 December 2007.
The full timetable is approximately 2Mb, so you ought really to have a fast internet connection before downloading it.
Click this link to download the (pdf) file directly from the Chiltern Railways website.
Alternatively, click here for an overview of the changes.
The full timetable is approximately 2Mb, so you ought really to have a fast internet connection before downloading it.
Click this link to download the (pdf) file directly from the Chiltern Railways website.
Alternatively, click here for an overview of the changes.
Observations in West London
- On two mornings last week there was a Chiltern Railways cleaner cleaning and tidying the platforms at South Ruislip. I have been traveling from South Ruislip railway station for over 10 years, and this is the first time I have seen a cleaner there.
- Sat on a First Great Western train at West Ealing, waiting to depart onto the Greenford branch, the driver apologised for the delay over the public address system. The first announcement I have ever heard by a driver on this line.
- The refurbishment by Metronet at Northolt underground station on the Central Line appears to be almost complete. However the waiting room on the platform remains resolutely locked. Also, despite them being locked for several years, all public literature has continued to state that public toilets are available at Northolt. Hopefully they will be unlocked sometime soon- everyone has to pee sometime. I am sure the neighbours would rather the proper facilities were available, gardens can only take so much urine. Ugh.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
And the Bus Driver Shall be Named
Well, all right, I noted the number plate of the bus.....
Yesterday afternoon (10th April) on a Westbound No 18 bus, travelling along the Marylebone road at about 16:55.
I got up to get off the bus at Stop P, near the junction of Knox Street, outside The Royal Bank of Scotland.
The driver was stuck behind another bus at the stop, so only opened the front doors to let a passenger on. For those unfamiliar with the route, Route 18 is operated with very long bendy buses with three sets of doors.
Now I, along with several other passengers who clearly had trains to catch at the nearby Marylebone Station thought "No problem, the bus will just move forward to be clear of the junction and the driver will then open all the doors".
Twat. The driver ignored the 'pinging' of the bells and the clamour from behind and simply drove to the next stop several hundred yards down the road Stop EU adjacent to Edgware Road Station. I shall refrain from repeating the comments made by some of my fellow passengers.
I caught my train, but no thanks to the bus driver, who was driving bus registration number LK53FBA at 16:55 yesterday afternoon.
Grrrrr.
Yesterday afternoon (10th April) on a Westbound No 18 bus, travelling along the Marylebone road at about 16:55.
I got up to get off the bus at Stop P, near the junction of Knox Street, outside The Royal Bank of Scotland.
The driver was stuck behind another bus at the stop, so only opened the front doors to let a passenger on. For those unfamiliar with the route, Route 18 is operated with very long bendy buses with three sets of doors.
Now I, along with several other passengers who clearly had trains to catch at the nearby Marylebone Station thought "No problem, the bus will just move forward to be clear of the junction and the driver will then open all the doors".
Twat. The driver ignored the 'pinging' of the bells and the clamour from behind and simply drove to the next stop several hundred yards down the road Stop EU adjacent to Edgware Road Station. I shall refrain from repeating the comments made by some of my fellow passengers.
I caught my train, but no thanks to the bus driver, who was driving bus registration number LK53FBA at 16:55 yesterday afternoon.
Grrrrr.
Monday, April 09, 2007
Whoops! I spoke too soon about Chiltern Railways
Yesterday I mentioned that Chiltern Railways ran a good service. Unfortunately today (Monday 9th April 2007) Chiltern Railways are suffering a major signal failure in the Princes Risborough/ High Wycombe area.
A special emergency timetable has been put in place, details of which are shown below.
If you intend to travel with Chiltern Railways today, I recommend that you check their website for the up-to-date position. Due to engineering works over the holiday period on the West Coast Main Line from London Euston, Chiltern are supposed to be taking the strain for passengers traveling between Birmingham and London (into Marylebone), so this is not good news.
A special emergency timetable has been put in place, details of which are shown below.
If you intend to travel with Chiltern Railways today, I recommend that you check their website for the up-to-date position. Due to engineering works over the holiday period on the West Coast Main Line from London Euston, Chiltern are supposed to be taking the strain for passengers traveling between Birmingham and London (into Marylebone), so this is not good news.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Out to the Sticks
Both yesterday and today I have had reasons to travel out to different parts of Buckinghamshire by train.
Yesterday was to the far South of the county using the services of First Great Western.
I should point out that every Central Line train I have taken this weekend has also run precisely to time as well. Mind you, with only running a train every 15 minutes out my neck of the woods due to engineering work, that shouldn't be too difficult!
Happy Easter.
Yesterday was to the far South of the county using the services of First Great Western.
- Number of FGW trains taken during trip: 3
- Approximate number of minutes spent traveling on FGW trains: 52
- Cumulative number of minutes FGW trains ran late: 14
- Number of Chiltern Railways trains taken during trip: 3
- Approximate number of minutes spent traveling on Chiltern Railways trains: 70
- Cumulative number of minutes Chiltern Railways trains ran late: 0
I should point out that every Central Line train I have taken this weekend has also run precisely to time as well. Mind you, with only running a train every 15 minutes out my neck of the woods due to engineering work, that shouldn't be too difficult!
Happy Easter.
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