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Post by snoggle on Jan 20, 2016 0:00:12 GMT
South West Trains have been running the network in South West London for ages. I wonder what they're doing so right. Based on the comments from a prolific poster to other forums - absolutely nothing!! He hates everything about SWT and despises the way they treat users of inner suburban services (that he uses). To be fair SWT shovel a load of cash back to government so they'll be happy. Furthermore I do think SWT aren't bad at fleet engineering - they have some good depots and seem focused on being very efficient and trying to avoid breakdowns (e.g. retractioning the 455s and excellent care of the 159 DMUs). Cue Mr WinterSoldier / SpringMarine / SummerSubmariner / AutumnPilot [1] to tell me different. [1] sorry for this lunacy but I was wildly musing earlier today as to whether the posting name had seasonal and personnel variations.
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Post by Alex on Jan 20, 2016 0:46:45 GMT
South West Trains have been running the network in South West London for ages. I wonder what they're doing so right. Based on the comments from a prolific poster to other forums - absolutely nothing!! He hates everything about SWT and despises the way they treat users of inner suburban services (that he uses). To be fair SWT shovel a load of cash back to government so they'll be happy. Furthermore I do think SWT aren't bad at fleet engineering - they have some good depots and seem focused on being very efficient and trying to avoid breakdowns (e.g. retractioning the 455s and excellent care of the 159 DMUs). Cue Mr WinterSoldier / SpringMarine / SummerSubmariner / AutumnPilot [1] to tell me different. [1] sorry for this lunacy but I was wildly musing earlier today as to whether the posting name had seasonal and personnel variations. I lived out in Hampshire for a few years with my mum, and couldn't fault SWT. Their trains were in superb condition, the guards were very friendly and any delays were more down the the Network Rail side of things as opposed to SWT mismanagement. If there were delays, SWT were good at informing people what was going on, and making new arrangements (short notice diversions, non stop of stations etc) to make up time. My experience with Southeastern is a bit different - indeed I was out with a mate from Crayford the other night, he told me of the hatred and feeling of incompetence that the public have for Southeastern before I saw this thread.....it's been like it for years. The operator that gets me is Southern, tatty trains, poor reliability, the impression for the traveller is that it's a very 'on the cheap' sort of network (and I believe the same company as Southeastern running it).... The grimmest service I have used was the 'One' service out of Liverpool Street (Lea Valley lines, as opposed to main line, which I've never used) a few years ago, thoroughly depressing.
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Post by vjaska on Jan 20, 2016 1:01:30 GMT
Have to admit, whilst I'm not a regular train passenger, I've never had any issue with Southern, Southeastern, SWT or c2c. In fact, only issue I've had was with London Midland when the train I was waiting for broke down. In the case of Southern & SWT, I've always been impressed with how clean and tidy the trains are and the exteriors are also the same unlike one former operator (cough* First Capital cough*). Sadly, some Southeastern trains don't look cared for on the outside (is their some sort of issue with their LED displays?) but inside, they've been fine.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2016 1:04:22 GMT
South West Trains have been running the network in South West London for ages. I wonder what they're doing so right. Based on the comments from a prolific poster to other forums - absolutely nothing!! He hates everything about SWT and despises the way they treat users of inner suburban services (that he uses). To be fair SWT shovel a load of cash back to government so they'll be happy. Furthermore I do think SWT aren't bad at fleet engineering - they have some good depots and seem focused on being very efficient and trying to avoid breakdowns (e.g. retractioning the 455s and excellent care of the 159 DMUs). Cue Mr WinterSoldier / SpringMarine / SummerSubmariner / AutumnPilot [1] to tell me different. [1] sorry for this lunacy but I was wildly musing earlier today as to whether the posting name had seasonal and personnel variations. I suppose for every Train Operating Company there is, there are always passengers to loathe them. I remember reading somewhere that the class 455s are among the most reliable trains we have. I hope they'll be as reliable after being retrofitted with their AC Variable Frequency Drive traction.
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Post by TA1 on Jan 20, 2016 1:14:09 GMT
Based on the comments from a prolific poster to other forums - absolutely nothing!! He hates everything about SWT and despises the way they treat users of inner suburban services (that he uses). To be fair SWT shovel a load of cash back to government so they'll be happy. Furthermore I do think SWT aren't bad at fleet engineering - they have some good depots and seem focused on being very efficient and trying to avoid breakdowns (e.g. retractioning the 455s and excellent care of the 159 DMUs). Cue Mr WinterSoldier / SpringMarine / SummerSubmariner / AutumnPilot [1] to tell me different. [1] sorry for this lunacy but I was wildly musing earlier today as to whether the posting name had seasonal and personnel variations. I suppose for every Train Operating Company there is, there are always passengers to loathe them. I remember reading somewhere that the class 455s are among the most reliable trains we have. I hope they'll be as reliable after being retrofitted with their AC Variable Frequency Drive traction. Very true many commuters hate my TOC, but transitioning from a enthusiast/passenger to an employee. It's easy to see how quickly things go wrong. The logistical reasoning behind cancelations, delays et al.
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Post by lonmark on Jan 21, 2016 11:49:48 GMT
London OvergroundTfL to take command of the capital's entire suburban rail network with London Overground
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2016 23:09:01 GMT
Sadly, some Southeastern trains don't look cared for on the outside (is their some sort of issue with their LED displays?) How do you mean?
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Post by vjaska on Jan 22, 2016 0:54:21 GMT
Sadly, some Southeastern trains don't look cared for on the outside (is their some sort of issue with their LED displays?) How do you mean? The characters have bulbs that don't work or the LED display doesn't function properly.
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Post by Connor on Feb 8, 2016 16:14:35 GMT
In case you haven't heard, the 'canopy' at the new London Bridge Station has been blown off and is obstructing the tracks, meaning Southeastern is currently not operating any services towards Charing Cross!
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Post by T.R. on Feb 8, 2016 19:33:03 GMT
In case you haven't heard, the 'canopy' at the new London Bridge Station has been blown off and is obstructing the tracks, meaning Southeastern is currently not operating any services towards Charing Cross! WHAT??! (I bet someone will find a way to blame it on Southeastern...)
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Post by John tuthill on Feb 8, 2016 19:35:47 GMT
In case you haven't heard, the 'canopy' at the new London Bridge Station has been blown off and is obstructing the tracks, meaning Southeastern is currently not operating any services towards Charing Cross! WHAT??! (I bet someone will find a way to blame it on Southeastern...)"The wrong kind of wind."
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Post by Connor on Feb 8, 2016 20:06:36 GMT
In case you haven't heard, the 'canopy' at the new London Bridge Station has been blown off and is obstructing the tracks, meaning Southeastern is currently not operating any services towards Charing Cross! WHAT??! I bet someone will find a way to blame it on Southeastern...)If my journey is affected, then I want to know exactly what type of 'obstruction' is on the line! I only found out it was due to the roof coming off (!!) @ London Bridge due to a very kind member of staff at Dartford Station. Clearer information for passengers is not too much to ask?
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Post by vjaska on Feb 8, 2016 21:52:19 GMT
In case you haven't heard, the 'canopy' at the new London Bridge Station has been blown off and is obstructing the tracks, meaning Southeastern is currently not operating any services towards Charing Cross! Meanwhile, on the Southern network, a trampoline blew onto the line causing havoc - you'd think that would be secured down in this weather.
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Post by ServerKing on Feb 12, 2016 6:30:45 GMT
In case you haven't heard, the 'canopy' at the new London Bridge Station has been blown off and is obstructing the tracks, meaning Southeastern is currently not operating any services towards Charing Cross! Meanwhile, on the Southern network, a trampoline blew onto the line causing havoc - you'd think that would be secured down in this weather. Hopefully Network Rail will jump to it and get the line cleared (gets coat)
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Post by Ted Barclay on Feb 13, 2016 21:08:39 GMT
WHAT??! I bet someone will find a way to blame it on Southeastern...)If my journey is affected, then I want to know exactly what type of 'obstruction' is on the line! I only found out it was due to the roof coming off (!!) @ London Bridge due to a very kind member of staff at Dartford Station. Clearer information for passengers is not too much to ask? Just one thing, though, will knowing 'what type of obstruction' make the trains return to normal sooner?
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