
Rail chaos for commuters on first working day of huge train timetable changes
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The key change is that trains from across the southeast will be funnelled through a central core between London Blackfriars and St Pancras International, the Eurostar hub During Sunday dozens of trains were cancelled because of what the franchise holder, Govia Thameslink Railway called “an operational incident”. Three trains in a row on the key link from East Croydon to London Bridge were axed, with passengers told only: “This train has been cancelled because of an operational incident.” The main issues appear to be on the central core. “We therefore advise customers to check their train times before they travel on the National Rail Enquiries website, or download the National Rail ‘alert me’ app for updates.” The National Rail Enquiries website revealed that the planning process was completed only three-and-a-half weeks ahead rather than 12, “due to the vast undertaking of rewriting the timetable from start to accommodate the large network”. “The train operators thank you for your patience and apologise for the inconvenience caused during the upcoming weeks.” As well as the short-term issues, commuters in some towns are complaining of longer-term problems.
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