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by squashst
19 Mar 2024 19:32
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: TfL rules out regular London Overground trains to London Bridge
Replies: 8
Views: 1169

Re: TfL rules out regular London Overground trains to London Bridge

If I need to go to Gatwick I tend to go (from Hon Oak) to London Bridge and go from there, once I have Overground to West Croydon and tram to East Croydon. Admitttedly I have over 60 pass which helps re chopping anf changing. But of course there should be 4 Southern trains an hour, 2 to Victoria, 2 ...
by squashst
14 Feb 2023 22:17
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: No East Croydon/Sydenham/London Bridge rail service as of September?
Replies: 9
Views: 7243

Re: No East Croydon/Sydenham/London Bridge rail service as of September?

Sincere best wishes for the petition. I think the fundamental probem is that 2 trains per hour is not enough on the Southern route,, it needs to go back to 4 trains perhour (2 Victoria, 2 East Croydon). But little sign of this - it seems to be the case of you have got the Overground (which admittedl...
by squashst
10 Aug 2022 17:58
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: No East Croydon/Sydenham/London Bridge rail service as of September?
Replies: 9
Views: 7243

Re: No East Croydon/Sydenham/London Bridge rail service as of September?

I went to a Zoom with Vicky Foxcroft and Southern back in March (I think) there is a follow on in September 14/9 which I can't go to as am on hols. Vicky's office has provided an update from Southern: "We are planning a change to Southern services from Sunday 4th September. What this means from...
by squashst
22 Feb 2022 23:28
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: No Southern Rail to London Bridge
Replies: 3
Views: 2007

Re: No Southern Rail to London Bridge

The London Bridge to East Croydon has ben reinstated, though the future of the London Bridge to London Victoria is much less certain. The latter could perhaps go to TfL, but given their funding problems, this seems unlikely. There is next week a call between Vicky Foxcroft MP and Southern and those ...
by squashst
2 Feb 2022 23:53
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: No Southern Rail to London Bridge
Replies: 3
Views: 2007

No Southern Rail to London Bridge

I expect people have noticed that there is no service from Sydenham/Forest Hill/Honor Oak Paark to London Bridge. According to Southern this is down to Covid and staff absences, and we should not expect trains until around 20 February. We shall see. I do wonder whether there is a risk that this beco...
by squashst
16 Jan 2022 20:19
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Train services - Southern - disruption till 10th January
Replies: 8
Views: 4781

Re: Train services - Southern - disruption till 10th January

No update that I am aware. I fear Southern is not particuarly fussed about our line as they are interested in longer routes and will view the Overground as providing cover. It will be more difficult if the work from home gets removed at end January. Perhaps we need to write to MPs, London Mayor, Sou...
by squashst
9 Dec 2021 22:18
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Mail
Replies: 41
Views: 24841

Re: Mail

Am in Honor Oak and its the same. It was the same last year, parcels only, no letters for a week so I resorted to going to the Delivery Office to pick up the mail (taking passport and proof of address, I got the mail, only to find the posties were back the next day!). Aside from the fact that parcel...
by squashst
23 Sep 2021 07:52
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Reduced Southern service
Replies: 9
Views: 5688

Re: Reduced Southern service

It is very disappointing, I suspect that Southern are concentrating on the longer commute routes and the "metro" service from London Bridge to Victoria is simply not a priority. They would would probably argue that we have the Overground (true, but they are crowded and the interchange at C...
by squashst
4 Aug 2021 21:42
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Masks after 19th
Replies: 29
Views: 21731

Re: Masks after 19th

I should say on masks I go for the behind the head version rather than over the ears, partly as I have hearing aids , glasses. I find them more convenient and there is less of the taking the mask out of the pocket etc, I can wear the mask a little bit like a crevatte or snood. and pull up when requi...
by squashst
4 Aug 2021 21:34
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Masks after 19th
Replies: 29
Views: 21731

Re: Masks after 19th

I wear masks in transport and in supermarkets as it is considerate to do so. That said, I wonder how useful masks are as their effectiveness is severely diminished by taking them on/off, touching them etc. How effective is a blue mask hurriedly put on / off when getting on / off bus / going into sho...
by squashst
29 Jan 2021 19:21
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: how to get out of this mess
Replies: 70
Views: 46818

Re: how to get out of this mess

What I would like to see the Government do is to be honest and state that you cannot go back to a level of risk which is pre COVID. What I mean by this is no matter how long lockdown lasts, the return to more normal life cannot be risk free. So looking at the vaccination programme when do you lift o...
by squashst
4 Jan 2021 09:19
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: how to get out of this mess
Replies: 70
Views: 46818

Re: how to get out of this mess

Yes, I agree the "let COVIS rip" concept is nonsensical and would lead to the collapse of the NHS which would impact cancer treatment etc. What I think should be said though that there is no good outcome when something like COVID19 happens, any action will have adverse impacts. On R4 last ...
by squashst
5 Sep 2019 23:06
Forum: Town Asylum
Topic: Sockpuppets on t'other forum
Replies: 423
Views: 493589

Re: Sockpuppets on t'other forum

I see less traffic on this and SE23 life and the official SE23 forum.
by squashst
19 Jul 2019 20:32
Forum: Town Asylum
Topic: Sockpuppets on t'other forum
Replies: 423
Views: 493589

Re: Sockpuppets on t'other forum

Isn't that one of the aliens that Space Cadet is on about (and he is back BTW)
by squashst
28 Mar 2018 22:47
Forum: Town Asylum
Topic: se23.com - an exile from the north speaks out
Replies: 157
Views: 265460

Re: se23.com - an exile from the north speaks out

Yup, I seem to be permanently banned as well. Mind, if "the official" SE23 site is cutting and pasting police posts from one site to another are they breaking the law? It feels like they are giving the appearance of the Safer Neighbourhood Team posting on that site when they are not. Mind ...
by squashst
4 Jan 2017 19:08
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Commuting from Sydenham to London Bridge
Replies: 15
Views: 19002

Re: Commuting from Sydenham to London Bridge

Hi, At the time you are talking about in the am you would be OK to London Bridge (its the Overground trains to Canada Water that are rammed) and if Southern trains ran properly (every 15 mins), not too bad in the evening peak as 10 coach trains. However, you will probably have read about the bitter ...
by squashst
20 Dec 2016 13:30
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Windmill, Kirkdale
Replies: 3
Views: 5053

Windmill, Kirkdale

From another forum: http://www.eatongreen.com/sales-property/former-public-house-for-sale-1866.htm25 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 Mid terrace large former public house, currently arranged over the ground and first floors. There is also a small rear terrace area, leading down onto the service roa...
by squashst
6 Dec 2016 22:35
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Jim Dowd speaks on Southern in Parliament
Replies: 7
Views: 7058

Re: Jim Dowd speaks on Southern in Parliament

Wish I could see any improvement but I cannot. As far as I can see, both Southern and the unions have contempt for the travelling public. I do not see any improvement in 2017. Its a management/ union battle and the travelling public are "collateral damage". Don't expect any change soon.
by squashst
5 Nov 2016 19:47
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Reduction in services from London Bridge
Replies: 26
Views: 22724

Re: Reduction in services from London Bridge

Sent email query in. It will apparently take Southern 20 days to reply due to high volume of complaints. Best to wfh if you can or get the 17:06/36 if you can't. At least if there are long delays the toilet facilities at Lon Bridge are free to use.
by squashst
5 Nov 2016 19:41
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Reduction in services from London Bridge
Replies: 26
Views: 22724

Re: Reduction in services from London Bridge

I went onto Train Line for next Monday and Wednesday and the services are 17:06, 17:37, 18:14, 18:36 (and the 18:14 is actually change at New Cross Gate and get Overground). There seems to be something really weird with the London Bridge to Victoria route. I typed in London Bridge to Victoria on Mon...