Recent content by Smod

Something about a proposed reintroduction of slip coaches might make a good April Fool joke.

As a cyclist, may I say that this had never occurred to me as an issue before. May I thank those drivers who have clearly and courteously explained why it is a problem. I'll certainly make sure my lights are out in the future.

Unit 224 was in service yesterday. That makes 3 that I have seen - 209, 211, 224. However I haven't sensed that all are in service at the same time - maybe they are taking it in turns to operate. Others may know better than me.

Yesterday I saw two Jubilee Line trains leaving Stratford at the same time, thereby running side-by-side on the two sets of tracks. One of them was presumably going to the depot, but for a moment it looked distinctly odd.

As this is relevant to discussions about potentially turning trains at Beckton, I'll respond to this point as I think arrangements to use the front seat are a bit more formal than personal preference. I'm not an expert on the subject, but from observations I believe that use of the front seat...

This is I'm sure a complex issue but I assume that day-to-day decisions are often made on the basis of "do not delay at any costs" for fear of triggering Delay Repay and appearing bad in the statistics that DaFT look at. A while ago the South West main line was shut for engineering, and a...

Today the situation has got a bit worse. The Beckton service is down to 2-car units instead of 3 due to technical issues. I'm guessing that this might be a need to further reduce power consumption through Shadwell? That means that the through service from Canning Town to the City is down from 6...

Information about this does seem very low-key. My (limited) experience so far is this - on Woolwich Arsenal to Mudchute trains: - no posters ar announcements at stations - "mentioned" on the "next train" signs on the platforms - "change at Canary Wharf" - not mentioned on the train announcements...

These platforms of last resort can be invaluable. Today the rarely if ever used terminal platform at Mudchute DLR has seen plenty of use. The Woolwich Arsenal to Bank service has been operating as Woolwich Arsenal to Mudchute instead. (Power supply problems at the London end I believe). On...

I imagine it's mostly used to recover from disruptions. I recall seeing a Woolwich Arsenal to Mudchute train on such an occasion.

I don't know if this is connected with the Met Line works this week, but I was at West Ham station yesterday afternoon and was surprised to see a service to Wembley Park shown on the "next train" display. I couldn't see it in the working timetable so I assume it's not a regular occurrence. Not...

Strike was called off this evening.

For years disposable cups had warning notices on them about the contents being hot. I think this came about because someone sued a drinks retailer because they hadn't been warned - and won. When I first heard the "bus about to move" announcement, I assumed it had come about for a similar...

I recall some years ago getting a rail replacement bus to Weybridge. I realised that we were running a few minutes late, so when the RRB stopped I ran into the station and on the train. I then watched the doors close as the rest of the passengers emerged from the stairs onto the platform. It...

I see they have explored several other countries. Probably best not to try this in North Korea.