Delays and more excuses - that's how c2c started the week introducing their new timetable for December 2006 onwards.
Not only have they given
This especially applies through the Chafford Hundred/Ockendon line - where there are 5 peak trains in the space of 1hour 20mins. Great, thanks for the luxury!
Ok, so the new timetable only came into affect Sunday 10 December and we all need time for it to bed in – but come on c2c, its Tuesday morning and there are still delays and a massive lack of communication.
Another observation is the non-existence of c2c station-staff on the platforms. The only thing that’s been ringing out is “I’m sorry the 8… blah blah is delayed by 10mintues. c2c apologies for the delay and any inconvenience this may cause”… b*ll*cks you are!
If c2c can't implement a working timetable that runs on time, gives commuters a better choice of trains and allows commuters on the train, why implement a new one at all?
And to put the fairy on the tree, c2c are putting the prices up in January!
What now
If you're already sick-to-death with the new timetable, please show it. As I’d like to show c2c this blog and get them listening!
Other c2c reviews
Delays so far
Monday 11 December:
8.01 calling at Chafford Hundred > London Fenchurch St - delayed by 10mins
6.01 calling at Chafford Hundred > Pitsea - delayed by 4mins
Tuesday 12 December:
8.01 calling at Chafford Hundred > London Fenchurch St - delayed by 6/7mins
Wednesday 13 December:
8.01 calling at Chafford Hundred > London Fenchurch St - delayed by 7mins then cancelled
8.23 calling Grays > London Fenchurch St - delayed by 2mins
Thursday 14 December
8.01 calling at Chafford Hundred > London Fenchurch St - delayed by 7mins then cancelled
8.23 calling Grays > London Fenchurch St - delayed by 5mins
