Main line train trouble apparently

[Leighgull]

If I lived in Croydon I'd want to top myself too.

 

[Deadly Danson]

I seriously doubt it would be that difficult to model different scenario's on a computer and put some sort of contingency plan in place - even if was a bit raw it's better than the chaos that ensues any time there is a negative scenario on the railway line.

Guarantee you it's not that easy. Not in this country and especially not in the compacted south east. There has been a massive push to improve coordination, communication and visibility during disruption at Southern but it can only ever paper over the cracks and it was never really likely to work. Now, if you reopened the Uckfield-Lewes line and find some way to bypass East Croydon and convince the powers that be and the nimbys to build a second London to Brighton main line then you'd have a chance.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Guarantee you it's not that easy. Not in this country and especially not in the compacted south east. There has been a massive push to improve coordination, communication and visibility during disruption at Southern but it can only ever paper over the cracks and it was never really likely to work. Now, if you reopened the Uckfield-Lewes line and find some way to bypass East Croydon and convince the powers that be and the nimbys to build a second London to Brighton main line then you'd have a chance.

You're missing the point. Of course the service is constrained by the infrastructure but if you had a common documented approach to major incidents on the BML the response and communication on the ground would be better. Any business worth it's salt has this - it's called a disaster recovery plan - and it's documented and practiced.

 

[Ernest]

Good job none of you live in Norway as a signal radio fault stopped EVERY train in the country today

 

[Gwylan]

Good job none of you live in Norway as a signal radio fault stopped EVERY train in the country today

Conservatives out!

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

Good job none of you live in Norway as a signal radio fault stopped EVERY train in the country today

I cam imagine it was probably the first and will be the last time it happens.

 

[British Bulldog]

Of course any industry that deems experienced managers and staff not needed and fills their shoes with people from outside the industry does tend to find itself with difficulties when problems arise.

Now isn't that the truth, It's sad times when the rail industry no longer wants railwaymen just yes men.