[Albion] Charlton trains

[tronnogull]

Before I booked my Charlton ticket I had a quick look at trains and there were lots of options. I've just gone in to book something and it is showing that the only trains running anywhere between Brighton and London are the Gatwick Express, stopping only at Haywards Heath and Gatwick.

Anyone know if there is any strike action or engineering works which could have caused this ? Or, have I simply somehow messed up my searches....?

 

[Simonf93]

no i found same, looked last week and loads of options, but nothing now….

strike action is 13th-18th says online

 

[abc]

Any suggestions for parking?

 

[el punal]

Any suggestions for parking?

It’ll have to be a bloody big parking space if you want to park the train.

 

[jackanada]

I'm hoping the final Christmas family obligation shakedown leaves me able to go.
If so it's looking like driving is sadly there best option. If so I'll post again as could squeeze in 7 passengers (or 5 more comfortably).

 

[pasty]

Oh FFS! Going to be more than a little pissed off if train is not an option.

 

[Deadly Danson]

Oh FFS! Going to be more than a little pissed off if train is not an option.

As per the other thread, I suspect, but I'm not sure, that the new timetables starting 11th Dec just haven't been loaded yet.

 

[BluesRockDJ]

Charlton trains where ? Do they have a training ground ?

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Charlton trains where ? Do they have a training ground ?

Why would they be playing at the training ground?

 

[BNthree]

Charlton trains where ? Do they have a training ground ?

It's just south of Sidcup (not sure of the name for the actual area) and I've been there. Very basic compared to Lancing.

 

[blockhseagull]

It's just south of Sidcup (not sure of the name for the actual area) and I've been there. Very basic compared to Lancing.

Avery Hill ? Used to be off Sparrows Lane by the university.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Should be fine. I looked last week and there were loads of trains between Brighton and London Bridge. I suspect as someone else posted this is the new timetable getting loaded. Less of a rush as it'll be in place a day or so before the strikes.

What you want to be careful of is if it goes to ET and penalties. Then you're probably looking at hitting the overnight engineering work and getting home at around 2am or so. Bus from either Haywards Heath or Three Bridges, can't remember which, after around midnight.

 

[BNthree]

Avery Hill ? Used to be off Sparrows Lane by the university.

Yeah it's just off Sparrows Lane.

 

[Dirty Dave]

Should be fine. I looked last week and there were loads of trains between Brighton and London Bridge. I suspect as someone else posted this is the new timetable getting loaded. Less of a rush as it'll be in place a day or so before the strikes.

What you want to be careful of is if it goes to ET and penalties. Then you're probably looking at hitting the overnight engineering work and getting home at around 2am or so. Bus from either Haywards Heath or Three Bridges, can't remember which, after around midnight.

I might be wrong but wouldn't it go straight to pens with no ET?

 

[Guinness Boy]

I might be wrong but wouldn't it go straight to pens with no ET?

You are correct. Every day's a school day!

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

You are correct. Every day's a school day!

Point still stands if no one misses for an eternity!

 

[halbpro]

Yes I'm sure I checked previously as well and it was fine, suspect it's just the timetable issue.

 

[halbpro]

Confirmed on the Southern website, the planners are currently broken as predicted by others

Incorrect journey planners

We currently have a fault with the journey planners and live departure boards not showing some trains and are working with our industry partners to resolve. Please check back later for any updates.

 

[jackalbion]

Confirmed on the Southern website, the planners are currently broken as predicted by others

Someone made a very big boo boo, they'll be fixed soon.

 

[Saunders]

i got a text today saying my trains were cancelled (thameslink) but doesnt look like strike action hopefully you guys are right it is just a timetable change. Gatwick Express and southern are showing as an option but would prefer to go via london bridge.