South Eastern class 395s

[LoversWalk75A]

I used the Javelins from Ashford International to Canterbury West back in May, and I was simply taken aback by the sheer comfort of these units! On top of that I had a rather pleasent female conductor who welcomed us all with a nice smile (either that or it was gas), and I was able to use my Go Ahead pass!

I don't however agree with the return journey when the PA declares that the "normal" tickets aren't valid to St. Pancras, what a way to make us feel like lower class. Luckily, I coughed up the excess and enjoyed a very nice, fast and comfortable journey!

Thumbs up Southeastern, although it's a sham ethey are not built by Bombardier!

 

[jon0844]

Thumbs up Southeastern, although it's a sham ethey are not built by Bombardier!

I think they wanted a train that would actually work!

 

[Fincra5]

I think they wanted a train that would actually work!

You seem to have quite the hatered for Bombardier.

 

[jon0844]

Yes and no. I think the 377s are great trains, and the 378s look amazing. However, there's no excuse for poor reliability and having things like toilet doors failing after a matter of days.

So, let's say Bombardier design good trains and then employ idiots to build them. Get the quality control up and everything will be just fine.

 

[90019]

Yes and no. I think the 377s are great trains, and the 378s look amazing. However, there's no excuse for poor reliability and having things like toilet doors failing after a matter of days.

So, let's say Bombardier design good trains and then employ idiots to build them. Get the quality control up and everything will be just fine.

They're like the Alfa Romeo of the railways :P

 

[anonymous0101]

I used the Javelins from Ashford International to Canterbury West back in May, and I was simply taken aback by the sheer comfort of these units! On top of that I had a rather pleasent female conductor who welcomed us all with a nice smile (either that or it was gas), and I was able to use my Go Ahead pass!

I don't however agree with the return journey when the PA declares that the "normal" tickets aren't valid to St. Pancras, what a way to make us feel like lower class. Luckily, I coughed up the excess and enjoyed a very nice, fast and comfortable journey!

Thumbs up Southeastern, although it's a sham ethey are not built by Bombardier!

What is a Go Ahead pass and how does one get one ?

 

[Lampshade]

What is a Go Ahead pass and how does one get one ?

I'm guessing it's a Go Ahead staff pass, valid on Southern, Southeastern and London Midland.

 

[anonymous0101]

I'm guessing it's a Go Ahead staff pass, valid on Southern, Southeastern and London Midland.

If thats the case surely it would be valid on HS1 (off peak) anyway in the same way Privs are?

 

[ralphchadkirk]

All staff travel on HS1 has to be agreed by the commercial department.