Tuesday, August 02, 2005

Gatwick Distress

Today's Southern Railway commuter challenge: broken down Gatwick Express train at Wandsworth Common.

A shiny new Gatwick train disgorged bemused American tourists and jet lagged business travellers at one of London's less salubrious stations. Some tried to squeeze on to the West Norwood-Victoria stopping service; others took pictures on the platform. We struggled into Victoria 30 minutes late.

Good news: the Wimbledon-Edgware Road branch of the District Line is running again as is the full Hammersmith & City Line. Can't be long before the Circle Line returns and helps with congestion on the District Line between South Ken and Aldgate East.

posted by pete at 9:09 AM