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Late trains, poor service - the commuter forum

Commuting to work by train is just a joke

Commuter Forum

We all joke about the railway and public transport system here in the UK, but how bad are things really out there in commuter world? Share with us your experience of late trains and unreliably public transport.



What insentive is there to ditch the car for public transport when the railway companies charge huge fares for season tickets and can't even get you to work on time.

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03-3-2010 rail strikes are coming but dont think the staff want more money or less hours we just want safety and no more job cuts as we are already running on an all time staff low and risks are taken more often to get jobs done,maintenance is at an all time low and the ground staff have had enough and refus...moreangelsonrails
03-2-2010 how come lovely ladies do not wear lil skirts and stockings anymore...? Even in winter there used to be the odd one? Come on girls help brighten our day!frustratedbeds
18-1-2010 We are inviting commuters who change at West Ham for Fenchurch Street to attend a market research focus group. You will be paid £55 in cash for attending a group to discuss rail services and facilities. All comments and suggestions will be reported back anonymously. The discussion is ...moreThe Telephone Unit
04-1-2010 Have created this website www.commutecompanion.com to enable commuters in the UK to network, mobilise and make their views easily heard. It aims at connecting commuters and exposing commuting opportunities inherent in the ...moretrainmaster
10-12-2009 I am researching an idea for a new product for commuters to avoid breathing in other peoples sickly, foul, nasty smelly air. I would really appreciate your help. I have created a survey which explains this new product and asks for your thoughts about it. Please fill it out and it will take less tha...moretourdeforce321
14-11-2009 I dont want to move to Basildon but talking to my office mates comparing weekly season train tickets. Tonbridge, Kent to City is equidistant to Basildon, Essex to City. Essex fare £52....Kent fare £75. I now know we are being ripped massively in Kent. I hope the train drivers in Kent are...moreElPea
10-11-2009 I often find that my trains are overcrowded and I rarely get a seat. Have you seen the Crazy Morphing Suitcase Video? If this is for real then hopefully it will make the commute a lot more enjoyable! http://www.yout...moreMelissa Digitalis
03-10-2009 Just wanted to know if anyone commutes currently from Milton Keynes central to Euston and then onto Victoria? What is the journey like and are the trains reliable. Info on costs would be great and parking options from Milton Keynes Central. thanks.Nic
25-9-2009 Just wanted to know what people thought of the commute from South Manchester to Aldford (just outside Chester) or Chester generally? Im considering it but not sure if it will be hell in rush hour!LK
04-9-2009 In response to 'Tired Traveller' comment; Stop being so lazy! Write back to Virgin Trains and kick up a real fuss about it and they'll give you a full refund. I was on-board one of their new Pendolinos (well it was new back then) when the air conditioning system leaked cold water...morepassenger_x
25-3-2009Hi, does anyone take the Hove to Victoria train in the mornings? I am thinking specifically the 7.11 one. The Victoria trains from Brighton no longer stop at Clapham so are rendered useless for me (and many other commuters so we take crappy FCC trains now). I LIKE Southern's trains, they are mor...moreMacca
09-3-2009I used to use trains quite alot but after one hell of a journey travelling back from Manchester Piccadilly to Poole I don't bother anymore. The train left Manchester on time and got to Birmingham New Street on time to change over to a diesel locomotive. Well they would change over if they had on...moreTired traveller



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