Topic ID 4132
Just got back from the station. FCC are advising they are running trains into London this morning but cannot guarantee a service after 4pm as the forecast is for much worse weather.
Reply ID 60072
Thanks for the heads up John. I got the late running 7.39am train this morning, made it to the city but have to say it's like a ghost town up here. Only 5 people from 90 made it in to my office today!!
Reply ID 60077
Just had a call from my sister in law - she's stuck at Finsbury Park. Trains from HNorth were only 15 mins late but the tubes are up the swanee. Advised her to turn around and come back. Ther Hertford train was due through FPark 20mins previously and as far as I know, she's still waiting. BBC states that snow will start c.13.00 and continue through to c.21.00...and it's been snowing for the past 1.5hrs here so Hertford's obviously getting ahead of itself! Brother in law managed to get to Stevenage...let's hope the trains are running or it could be a long, long drive to pick him up!
Reply ID 60080
I made it in, but am trying to judge when to leave so I can make it home again! Will keep looking here for on-the-spot updates!
Reply ID 60092
I suggest you all leave work and try to get home. A weather warning has been issued and is predicting more thicker snow flurries with drifting at around 5 to 8pm, maybe earlier.
Reply ID 60106
How were the trains coming home?
Reply ID 60110
I came back early afternoon, and they weren't too bad then. There were delays, but there didn't seem to be any cancellations. It's hard to know what the situation is going to be in the morning. There doesn't seem to be much more snow forecast here, but it could be below freezing in the early morning so will the combination of snow and below freezing temperatures cause problems? Yet again, I wish FCC would update their website more frequently. Their main update hasn't been changed since 3.15pm.
Reply ID 60111
Brother in law came back from Stevenage and said train dude was expecting poor train service tomorrow due to freezing conditions overnight and resulting ice on rails. Should be interesting...
Reply ID 60122
I got the 7.50am train this morning, ran on time and had no problems at all. The only down side for some reason was that FCC decided to provide only 3 carriages rather than 6!
Reply ID 60123
I got the 8.27. Actually, no I didn't I got the 8.20 that left at 8.27 after we were told it was the 8.27 and then we were told it was the 8.20 stopping at all stations but then it didn't. Total confusion. The information screens weren't showing any information and the guards at the gate told us that the next train to leave was the 8.27 from platform 3 or maybe platform 2. One of those platforms but there will only be one train up there. Up to platform 2/3 and there are trains on both platforms. We ask the young lad in the hi-viz jacket which train is leaving first and where it is stopping. He looked at us blankly and walked up the platform. There were people on both trains so it wasn't easy to work out what was happening. There were about 20 people stood on platform 2 waiting for some information when the driver closed the doors of the train on platform 2 and it pulled out with us looking on in disbelief. Went and asked at the office in platform 3 and we were told that the next train to leave was the 8.20 from platform 1. So we did the platform swap thing, along with the people sat on the train on platform 3. They announced that the 8.20 was stopping all stations to Moorgate and then the driver announced it was not stopping at the less busy stations. OK for a seasoned commuter but not much use for a one off travller.
Reply ID 60131
quote:I thought that was the 8.05 that ended up leaving from platform 2 and didn't stop at any station until Ally Pally and then Fins Park! Would have been great had it not been so slow but seeing the look on peoples faces as we slowly travelled through Cuffley, Gordon Hill, Enfield Chase, Winchmore Hill and Palmers Green was a total look of distraught! Saying that, It has go me thinking that if Hatfield can have a fast service to Fins Park, I think Hertford North should be given the same rights too! Only took an Hour and a half to get in to the office today... Roll on tomorrow
Originally posted by JohnSmith
I got the 8.27. Actually, no I didn't I got the 8.20 that left at 8.27 after we were told it was the 8.27 and then we were told it was the 8.20 stopping at all stations but then it didn't. Total confusion. The information screens weren't showing any information and the guards at the gate told us that the next train to leave was the 8.27 from platform 3 or maybe platform 2. One of those platforms but there will only be one train up there. Up to platform 2/3 and there are trains on both platforms. We ask the young lad in the hi-viz jacket which train is leaving first and where it is stopping. He looked at us blankly and walked up the platform. There were people on both trains so it wasn't easy to work out what was happening. There were about 20 people stood on platform 2 waiting for some information when the driver closed the doors of the train on platform 2 and it pulled out with us looking on in disbelief. Went and asked at the office in platform 3 and we were told that the next train to leave was the 8.20 from platform 1. So we did the platform swap thing, along with the people sat on the train on platform 3. They announced that the 8.20 was stopping all stations to Moorgate and then the driver announced it was not stopping at the less busy stations. OK for a seasoned commuter but not much use for a one off travller.