Xmas Train Alert - Some Windy Weather.....

[HawkTheSeagull]

He'd have had to have admitted his mistake to his bosses, and got authorisation from above to reverse back into the station.

Otherwise the train would not have been insured, and in the worst cases, court and gaol if life is lost.

So I guess it was Christmas good will from the guy who made the call at FCC HQ.

It wouldnt have reversed without permission from the signaller or control. It would of course be investigated.......without the need of a HB&B thread !!

 

[worthingseagull123]

Later the better and may get day off .

Seems worse than last storm to me .

It seems stronger than the last one although I slept through that. The met office suggest the worst is yet to come in the next few hours.

 

[HawkTheSeagull]

FCC Thameslink services have been withdrawn and suspended.

 

[worthingseagull123]

FCC Thameslink services have been withdrawn and suspended.

What happens if your stuck? Will they lay on coaches or is it a night on the platform?

 

[HawkTheSeagull]

What happens if your stuck? Will they lay on coaches or is it a night on the platform?

Southern arent suspended (yet), so you just use them.

Otherwise taxis might be provided, though it really is your own fault if you get stuck as people were told to travel earlier and not unless necessary.

 

[worthingseagull123]

Southern arent suspended (yet), so you just use them.

Otherwise taxis might be provided, though it really is your own fault if you get stuck as people were told to travel earlier and not unless necessary.

Just wondered what happens if you landed at Luton at 9pm and needed to get to Brighton.

 

[HawkTheSeagull]

Just wondered what happens if you landed at Luton at 9pm and needed to get to Brighton.

Would probably have to use normal service coaches, changing at London and claim the fare back.

 

[Deadly Danson]

I think tonight was as chaotic as I can remember. No one had the foggiest idea what was going on. Very surprised that, knowing the 50mph was coming, neither Southern nor FCC implemented an emergency timetable which meant that drivers and guards were all over the place. Still, made it through the shift without hitting any trees.

 

[Scoffers]

No way I'm gonna bother trying to get to London tomorrow, already been told we're finishing at midday anyway!

 

[Janbha]

Please check on line but ive been informed there will be no trains until at least 7 am on southern services today

 

[Napper]

Southern website says unlikely to run today .

 

[British Bulldog]

It wouldnt have reversed without permission from the signaller or control.

Not quite right as it's only the signaller that can give the driver permission to set back into the station.

 

[worthingseagull123]

No trains running at the minute.

Cant go to work,

Gutted.

 

[Eksman]

No trains running at the minute.

Cant go to work,

Gutted.

My thoughts are with you

 

[worthingseagull123]

My thoughts are with you

Bad for people who need to be someone to see family for Christmas. Hopefully trains wil run later on today.

 

[nordicgod]

FCC shuttles to haywards Heath starting shortly calling all stations

 

[Muzzatron]

Balcombe rail tunnel closed due to flooding

 

[Hendrax]

Incident created
23/12/2013 08:25
Last updated
24/12/2013 04:24
Route affected
All Southern routes and Gatwick Express services

TOC(s) affected
Gatwick Express; Southern;
Description
Flooding and damage to rail infrastructure following strong winds and heavy rain on Monday 23 December is disrupting services.
Due to the number of blockages on the line, all Southern services are currently suspended and it isn't know when they will start. Passengers are advised not to travel.

Twitter hashtag: #UKStorm
To check your journey, please use the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner

 

[nordicgod]

First shuttle 737 then every 30 mins all stations to haywards Heath , 50 mph speed restriction till 9am .

 

[worthingseagull123]

Balcombe rail tunnel closed due to flooding

That is going to take a while to sort.