Topic ID 423
Does anyone know if there are any plans for there to be any fast trains to London from either of Hertfords stations? Also, if you buy a season ticket for one station are you entitled to use both?
Reply ID 3279
Hertford East has 'fast' trains at peak commuter times, these only stop at Tottenham Hale after Broxbourne and then straight to London from 7am to 8.30am and back again from 5pm to 6.30pm. It is proposed that these will be extended as well as the possible introduction of trains to Stratford from Dec05. Season tickets are valid from both stations as far as im aware. Hope its of help They take 45 mins rather than 55 mins.
Reply ID 3280
quote:Have you moved to Hertford yet?
Originally posted by A Grove
Does anyone know if there are any plans for there to be any fast trains to London from either of Hertfords stations? Also, if you buy a season ticket for one station are you entitled to use both?
Reply ID 3284
A 'fast' train on the Hertford North line means it's 40 minutes between Moorgate and Hertford rather than the 47 minutes the 'slow' trains take! Why when we live so close to London it can take SO long to get there by train is to my eternal frustration. I know people who live much further out who can get into the centre of London quicker, or in the same time, as I can. I doubt there are any plans to speed the route up. Season tickets are definitely valid at both stations, which can occasionally be useful when one or other line has major problems.
Reply ID 3285
No, not yet. Should be last week in Jan...
Reply ID 3286
The above message was for Ewoowar. Kate - I share you sentiments and I haven't even moved there yet! I would have thought they'd have the occasional quick train to Finsbury Park with maybe just 1 or 2 stops but it seems not. Maybe some sort of petition could be the way forward...
Reply ID 3288
Perhaps it is something to do with being on 'the loop'
Reply ID 3289
I guess it's in part due to a good part of the line being single track, so they can't run non-stop fast trains past stopping slow trains. One good thing to be said about the route is that trains at peak times are pretty frequent, particularly useful when an extra ten minutes in bed proves too tempting!
Reply ID 3295
The train service from Hertford is a bit of a joke. HN to Moorgate is 16 stops so it takes forever. Also be aware that if you travel after 7am they get very full. If you go from HE and get to Liv.Street before 7.15 you can get an extra cheap season ticket. Unfortunately does not apply from HN.
Reply ID 3299
Don't forget the "Meet The Managers" event on Tuesday 8th February at 16:30 in the ticket hall at Hertford East. http://www.onerailway.com/latestinformation/news/newsdisplay.asp?id=654
Reply ID 3307
Seems a bit of a silly time to hold the meeting, we'll all be at work but maybe that's the thinking behind it![;)]
Reply ID 3311
It gives the managers time to get home at a respectable time. Especially if they have to use One's trains!
Reply ID 3312
if you live in one of the surrounding villages you may be better off going to somewhere like Stevenage - they have heaps of fast trains going through there and you can park!
Reply ID 3324
Don't come to Hertford and communte! I did it for years and it was the most depressing, life zaping time of my life. especially the Hertford East death trains. I took a 50% pay cut to give up having to do it anymore and it is the best choice I have EVER made in my life!
Reply ID 3386
It can be almost as quick to drive to hatfield or welwyn and get the train from there.
Reply ID 3405
Yes someone was only telling me the other day that they drive from Hertford to Hatfield to get the train and that parking is easy too. It's completely mad that our transport system can't be better organised.
Reply ID 3418
I dream of WAGN announcing a 6.15am non-stop (or virtually non-stop) to Moorgate so I might for once get to work on time. It'll never happen...but I can fantasise.
Reply ID 3424
quote:In your dreams......I think that's all it will ever be! I commute everyday into town from Hertford North, I grab a cup of tea & a paper & I switch off, that's all you can do while the train just chuggs along!![:)]
Originally posted by carlos fandango
I dream of WAGN announcing a 6.15am non-stop (or virtually non-stop) to Moorgate so I might for once get to work on time. It'll never happen...but I can fantasise.
Reply ID 3427
if you're luck enough to get a seat [:D]
Reply ID 3429
quote:What train have you been getting on? - you can always get a seat from Hertford North can't you ?
Originally posted by smileyoriley
if you're luck enough to get a seat [:D]
Reply ID 3430
That's what I was thinking! hmmmmmm
Reply ID 3446
Smiley must have the luxury of going in pretty late. A seat is never a problem on the 6.13 (or the 32 when i oversleep).
Reply ID 3450
I normally go from Stevenage if I get on an early one and seats are rare there! So I guess it is a choice of getting ni fast and standing or going slow and sitting [:D][:D][V]
Reply ID 3464
Its seems that Hatfied station is only 10 mins drive from Hertford and the trains there run twice as fast. Anyone know how much the car park is there?
Reply ID 3484
It maybe only 10 mins drive there, but it will be 40 mins back at the end of the day as you queue to get through Hertford.....
Reply ID 3506
I think smileyoriley must live in Stevenage as I don't think anyone in Hertford would ever consider going to Stevenage to get a train to London. That seems like utter madness to me!
Reply ID 3507
no I was simply commenting before about if you live outside Hertford in a village etc then you may find it beneficial going from there [:)]
Reply ID 3511
I use Hertford N daily, trains are much more punctual than 2 yrs ago, there is always a seat on the 7.25 am although the heating is hit and miss varying from sauna to freezer. as regards getting there I walk from opposite end of Hertford (nr police station) find it relaxing and healthy!! it is so much better than driving, on the train one can relax and read the paper and in the evening 'power' nap on the way home.[8D]
Reply ID 3512
from the Cayman Islands that is a long walk! [;)]
Reply ID 3513
quote:I think the Hurricane may have re-located me [;)]
Originally posted by smileyoriley
from the Cayman Islands that is a long walk! [;)]
Reply ID 3907
The trains are getting so punctual now, I kep missing them by less than a minute. Unless I'm early, in which case they're late. Even the train to/from St. Chavanage is just long enough for a drink, though it now takes me twice as many days to finish a book as when I'm commuting to London.
Reply ID 4156
A bit late to the party I know but we get 6 trains an hour into London from HN, always get a seat and then 6 an hour back (from Moorgate) again in the evening. Not bad really and if it goes wrong, H East/Liverpool St for back up. Better than many commuter towns and part of the reason your houses are worth so much.
Reply ID 4162
I left the BR rat race last year after 15 years of commuting. I dont see what the big problem is, adopt the sleep in the morning read in the evening mode of commuting, that way the journey is only bad if there are BR problems. Another good tip for net getting anyone to sit near you is to not wash! FYI the fast train from Broxbourne to Liverpool street takes about 25 mins, the drive from Hertford to Broxbourne 15 mins. The Walk from the car to the platform 5 mins, saving you aproximatley -5 mins. All to sit on a train the wizzes past stations. I would put money on the fact that it is the same from Shatfield. Oh and my journey from Hertford to Hoddesdon 15 mins! in a nice warm car and I always get a seat![8D]
Reply ID 4172
Just discovered my company is moving to the commuter hell that is Canary Wharf. Other than get a new job, any suggestions bearing in mind i have to be there by 7am?
Reply ID 4180
Helicopter?
Reply ID 4181
Ever thought of house husbandry?
Reply ID 4182
7am!!! I found it hard enough getting there for 9am. I worked for 2 companies that made th decision to re-locate to Docklands. Longest I lasted was 6 months. A pig of a place to get to and so boring. Start looking now.
Reply ID 4183
The earliest train from HE (5.50am), terminates at Broxbourne at 6.05. First train to Liv Strt then leaves at 6.15 (if on time). After 1 stop on tube to Bank and then the DLR, I am at my desk in the tower at 7.20. 4 trains = 1 1/2 hours..... Trains direct to Stratford start in Dec..
Reply ID 4184
quote:M11
Originally posted by carlos fandango
Just discovered my company is moving to the commuter hell that is Canary Wharf. Other than get a new job, any suggestions bearing in mind i have to be there by 7am?
Reply ID 4185
M11 great on the way in...and depending on time of departure, it can be horrible..
Reply ID 4186
Also 2 grand a year to park there. Frenchie you have my sympathy if you do that journey twice a day. My company claimed the stratford train would start in the Spring...looks like i'm job hunting.
Reply ID 4188
If they want you there at 7am, they should be paying you enough for the parking - at least until the stratford option from hertford. But if i were you, it's a new job or a new house.
Reply ID 4189
What's all this about a Stratford option?
Reply ID 4190
One plan to run one train an hour from Hertford East into Stratford, rather than Liverpool St. Should be useful if we get the Olympics
Reply ID 4198
Okay......so I don't expect this to last long.........the language is very fruity (in fact I would suggest you avoid it if you are offended easily)..........but I'm sure some who listen to this and have had to commute into London will appreciate the sentiment. http://www.backingblair.co.uk/london%5Funderground/
Reply ID 4203
Did anyone take the opportunity to "Meet The Managers" at Hertford East this evening and express their views?
Reply ID 4211
quote:They were there from 16:30 to 18:30. What F-ing use is that to anyone working in London? What were they looking for - the views of school kids?
Originally posted by Steve
Did anyone take the opportunity to "Meet The Managers" at Hertford East this evening and express their views?
Reply ID 4214
you are spot on,it seems to have been timed to avoid any confrontation,it makes me so angery im off to get very very drunk[xx(]
Reply ID 4219
Maybe ONE aren't all bad after all.... Looks like the trains might be a bit safer soon. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/beds/bucks/herts/4249023.stm
Reply ID 4220
They were actually there later than 6:30pm. And what good is a confrontation going to do?
Reply ID 4223
to comfront the issues you may have,it doesnt mean hit um!
Reply ID 4226
If you take the slow train to HE from Liv Street via Seven Sisters after 10pm its like the wild west. Weirdo's & druggies everywhere. Safer to tke the fast train to Brox and wait for the HE train, thus avoiding getting in trouble. I welcome guards etc on the trains.