Christmas rail strikes – our guide for would be passengers
The festive season is upon us, but things are not looking cheery on the railways. The RMT is holding a series of […]
Year: 2022
Southeastern December 2022 Timetable Review – A needed change or a stab in the dark?
On 11 December, Southeastern will move to a brand-new timetable. This is being billed as not just a tweaked timetable, but a […]
Kent’s link to the Continent still missing
Since March 2020, Eurostar trains have not served either Ebbsfleet or Ashford, with passengers forced to trek into London if they want […]
Trouble with tunnels: the railway investment legacy
In the first of planned series of historically focused articles, Philip Gale explains how the investment choices of the past continue to […]
Travel Advice for the National Mourning Period and State Funeral
During the official mourning period following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a significant number of people are expected to […]
Rail strikes – our guide to the disruption ahead
We’ve previously set out our thoughts on the industrial action taking place on the railway, highlighting our concerns about the impact on […]
RMT and ASLEF strikes spell more misery for passengers
As the cost of living crisis starts to hit home, workers and trade unions are increasingly making demands for higher wages. Unsurprising, […]
5 Reasons why getting rid of rail ticket offices is a bad idea and a strike tip for flexi-season ticket holders
I am the sort of bloke who queues up in the supermarket to checkout with a human rather than be shouted at […]
RMT rail strike – Don’t punish the children!
TLC are concerned that the Network Rail strike during GSCE exams will cause significant stress on school children who may have no option to reach their exams.
May 2022 timetable fails to increase capacity
Southeastern and Southern will begin a new timetable on Sunday 15 May but neither operator is taking the opportunity to substantially increase […]