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Demanding a zero conditions rise is a non starter and shows this is purely political. The moment Kier Starmer walks into No. 10 the current deal will be accepted. I’ve really started to lose sympathy now. Yes the government is awful, but an inflation rise with zero conditions is just not going...

I’ve noticed window etching is getting very bad on all the lines. Window films are just not being replaced. I was waiting for a district line at Victoria yesterday, and pretty much every single S7 going on both directions had heavily etched windows all the way down the train. A couple of units...

I think the question, and challenge is, if there is only funding for 4tph on the Greenwich line now, then fine but what is the reason why the service intervals have to be so poorly spaced? Ideally 15 minute intervals should be planned for - that’s still turn and go by TFL LO standards.

I’m not sure that’s a valid way to judge whether people are commuting for work or leisure. I work in an office but I wear jeans, jumper and trainers to the office. My office is definitely busier since December, most people seem to be settling into a 2 days a week in the office pattern.

Anecdotally, the trains are definitely busier this month than in October or November. The 08.53 and 09.23 Grove Park to Cannon St are often full at the front and only a few seats at the back - whereas pre January, I could sometimes get 2 seats to myself. The evening trains are rammed leaving...

I use the Bromley North / Grove Park to London Bridge train nearly daily; and today was the first day commuting in 2 weeks that I didn’t have delays. I’ve now got into the habit of always checking the trains before I leave the flat in case it’s messed up. Anecdotally, the service definitely...

It’s an utter farce. On the days when the railway isn’t on strike, services are more often than not disrupted. It took me 1hr 20 to go 10 miles with Southeastern today. In a private company, pay rises would only be awarded when affordable, and the business is performing well. I get that Drivers...

If the Tories cannot keep the U.K. out of restrictions, that is the last argument in favour of voting for them gone.

Government has caved. Apparently Sunak took the decision himself, and has overridden the scientific advice which said it was not needed. Ffs. This will never end.

I’m going on holiday to the USA in mid February; what are the odds the USA will shut the border to the U.K. or bring in pre departure testing for U.K. nationals, because of “the science”? Thought we’d left all this cr*p this behind.

On 21.33 EUS to Manc. Zero ticket checks either at barrier or on board. The Toilets are dirty, heavily graffitied, and there is litter everywhere. I’m in standard premium, having paid a £25 premium for advance fare, and at bay of seats behind is a bunch of people loudly boasting they haven’t...

Once again, independent sage at it again - Daniel Goyal, a well known pro lockdown activist. I wish these papers would stop giving them air time. You can safely ignore this news article :)

It’s just Kit Yeates from independent sage calling for it - he’s an extremist that is is safely ignored. This government will ignore them as they just don’t have the political capital to use on another COVID battle. My only worry is when Labour inevitably take power by winter 24/25, they’re much...

Interesting trip tonight on the 20.37 Macclesfield to Euston - ended up being 1hour 10 down at Milton Keynes but getting to Euston “only” 45 minutes late. Either a lot of timetable padding or the driver floored it between MKC and EUS. Not too bad considering conditions. The train was lightly...

TfL advise that there will be no service on the Overground and national rail parts of the Elizabeth line before or after 7pm on strike days, and that the district line and bakerloo line branches will be impacted. However there is no “do not travel” or “essential travel only” message in the...

I think it’s a product of the TOCs having zero revenue risk. They don’t care if people travel or not, and probably prefer fewer customers on the middle days, as it means less complaints about the inevitable disruption. I’ve just got an email from c2c, advising me “essential travel only” for the...

I understand that. However I do think the “stay at home” messages used by some of the TOCs are overly strong. It brings back nasty memories from COVID. For strike days, I think a “find alternative ways to travel” message is more appropriate. For non strike days, I don’t think the avoid travel...

What confuses / intrigues me is the very different messages given out by different TOCs. Southeastern for example, have no blanket DO NOT TRAVEL message, but instead advise there is a limited service on strike days, use at own risk - and it will be a later start on mornings after strike. Whereas...

Okay, thanks for the clarification - that's worse than I thought. Though I think some ticket office closures are inevitable, DOO on InterCity is an absolute mick take. I'm guessing this is one of those things that won't be bought off with more money (5+5 or 6+6)? Meaning we are in for a...

If we are genuinely facing all this disruption over the government not being willing to give another 1-2% then words fail me at the incompetence and intransigence of the government. I thought we'd got rid of the Thatcher cos-playing types and brought in some (semi) sensible adults.