For many people aiming to get a train to Brighton it would actually be quicker to get a luxury length train from Falmer to Lewes, then cross platforms and double back to Brighton. You'd probably have time to grab a quick pint in the Lansdown and still be quicker
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Well this is promising news for next season at least. I had no idea there were any plans to increase the stock levels
We did yesterday, stayed for a pint and then got a taxi because queues for train station were so long and stupid.
He probably read something on Facebook
Where do the taxis pick up from?
Learnt my lesson years ago on that one.... I had to buy new trousers ( of some sort) at the shop . Top half was dry thankfully. Ditched my pants and socks.... I get the bus from the downs now....Usual walk up the hill, junior had parked there after driving straight from work. Back home in B Hill before 11. Should add that he spent the game in soaking wet clothes after getting drenched in the pre-match downpour on his way to the Amex
Firstly let me apologise for shooting the messenger. They are scheduled to run as 3 or 4 carriages, is not a very satisfactory argument, when you are queueing behind hundreds of people predictably waiting for a train service. The privatisation of the railways, was supposed to be all about market forces with commercial companies dynamically responding to demand in new and innovative ways. The difference between last night and the Athens game, was hanging around at Hove, for the new improved West Coast service, we didn't have a 12 car shuttle service to Brighton rubbing our noses in it.
1) Some of the late East Coastway Eastbound trains are scheduled to be 8 carriages, as they need to balance the stock to Eastbourne, I think there is a circuit or two that runs as an 8 until end of service departing Brighton about 5, if you overload lovers walk there won't be enough for the service from Eastbourne in the morning. It would be interesting to see if this 8 car circuit could be shifted to an hour later so it comes through Brighton at a perfect time, but of course that is a balancing act with extra time etc.
And you'd do your Late night Lindford Christie again to see the Albion beat Ajax!
I agree there should be longer trains, but as I said, they are running at the base level without strengthening. There aren't any extra coaches to extend them beyond 3 or 4 on a midweek, that may not be the answer you want but that is the truth. There aren't enough carriages. As you'd have to start cancelling other scheduled services, which then causes many other problems. I personally alleviate the problem by staying behind for a drink but I understand not everyone can do that. There is in my opinion an attitude from the government that no one in this country uses trains, so they aren't giving it any real investment. I'm not sure what happened on the West Coastway because I didn't use that route. I also don't think this is an exclusively Brighton problem at the moment, trams to city on Saturday were a bit of a joke and other grounds this season I've found transport provision is getting worse, I think its just a symptom of this country at the moment, where everything (buses included) is being run on a thread bare budget and no one who can make a real difference at high level of government seems bothered about solving any issues.
I typically walk to the university (after being aghast at the train queues) then get an Uber (while generally complaining about the price).
Can't ask for more than that!Yeah, I'm staggered that more people don't cycle. I left Hove Rec just after 7.15 and was in the ground by 7.55. Coming home, I clapped the players off and was back home (not Hove) at 10.20. I live quite close to the ground but I'd cycle wherever was. I used to cycle to Withdean as well as it's by far the easiest way to get away from the game.
Yes, although the prospect of having a heart attack after I'd actually boarded the bus might put me off. Came out the station to see the bus pulling away, but knew there was another stop around the corner and managed to overtake it when it stopped at a red light. I'm 60 ffs, but the thought of waiting an hour in the cold for the next one or forking out for an extortionate cab fare was too much to bear!
It's a quick getaway once they start leaving at the designated time. I think Darren from ST posted on SM that the coach park was clear of buses/coaches 7 minutes after they'd started leaving.
You might want to have a quick look. Most buses - including mine are sold out as people bought the 3 match travel ticket. Those that have sold out have been removed from the list. Link here ... https://www.eventtravel-hub.co.uk/2...s-olympique-marseille-kick-off-8pm-3794-p.asp
