Recent content by Busman

This may sound like a stupid question but something I've often wondered after watching countless docs about fraudulent travel but can they not use CCTV as evidence/proof said person was travelling without a valid ticket?

Just seen this, I wonder if it will coincide with new GBR seat/moquette? Could be interesting.

Why are current TOCs having their brand new livery plastered all over trains when it's going change to the GBR?

My mistake. I thought it was GTR's all white variety.

What? Plain white?

Agreed 100%. I have that rather bizarre journey period where I jump on a Southern 377 (1-4 variants, not the hideous 6/7) and then head to Essex on Greater Anglia 720. Whilst the 720s are relatively comfortable and have a decent ambience, they sacrificed gangway space to ensure the middle seat...

This is a regular occurrence I've noticed.

Did you ever get on a 59 or 62 stock train? They flew open a full second before the train stopped.

I have to say, fantastic work to all those involved completing such a great job refurbing the Central line trains. Remember that laughable hoo har ceremony at Woodford showing us an half arsed train that had been 'deep cleaned' externally? Joke. Where are the weird YouTubers calling this out...

Can't see any word on whether this also includes full internal refurb? Unless I've missed it?

My message wasn't singling out rail projects, I'm talking about projects in general. Have you heard of the shambolic mess that was apparently 'unforeseen' at Gallows Corner? Really? Every major project undertakes due diligence and covers all aspects of any eventualities, this isn't a couple of...

"Sadiq Khan said he’s confident that the rail route extension will be up and running by 2032" Clown. * Central refurbishment - years overdue * New Piccadilly line trains - nearly two years late * New DLR trains - two years late * Crossrail - years late, countless delays and lies * Gallows...

Honestly, I have no words. It's the most shambolic refurb I've seen across the board and surely ... ever? Anyone remember the district line refurbishment and how amazing and transformative that was?

Anyone worried about the 73s being removed I wouldn't worry as they'll be around until at least 2030 as the new train rollout is obviously being managed by TfL who, like everything they touch, either gets massively delayed or cancelled. They still blaming Covid? Yet another delay, much like the...