8.10 and 8.20 East Dulwich to London Bridge morning trains

[cecilia1975]

Hello, we are moving to the area and I am wondering if there is typically a problem getting on the 8.10am or 8.20am trains to London Bridge? Of course I am expecting standing room only, but are the trains ever so full that is not possible to get on the train at East Dulwich station?

[BrandNewGuy]

They're fine - pretty much standing room only but not uncomfortably so and if you head for the rear carriages you can find a seat or two.

[cecilia1975]

That's a relief (as I had no back-up option) and better that I expected. Thank you BrandNewGuy!

[tsm83]

Would agree with BNG that the trains are fine most days at the moment - loads of room and seats at the back of the trains.

Now that London Bridge has completed works on the platforms, and there's an additional exit option towards the middle of the train, people don't tend to crowd into the front two carriages quite as much as they used to.

However, watch hilarity ensue if the train before is cancelled and then a four carriage train turns up :oD

[Jeremy]

They are actually very good at the moment! Although how long that will last for, I don't know.

If you are within walking distance of Peckham Rye or Denmark Hill then you do have some backup options.. Overground is reliable (and air conditioned!), even if it's unlikely to get you to your final destination. Thameslink trains are unreliable and crowded, but the routes are useful.

[Borky]

they are coolio at the minute to London bridge now that the long term work is panning out. E-Z Cycling still beats the train door to door for an SE22-EC2 run but the train is the hungover option - and cycling is maybe not for the faint hearted

[Sally Eva]

The Bike Train is for the fainthearted :) Designed by me for the gentle natured

https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/events/bike-train-to-central-london-and-beyond-6/

[alex_b]

Depending on your location in Dulwich and your final destination in London, then the overground at Peckham Rye can be quicker because of the padding of train times into LB in the morning.

[edhistory]

Sally Eva Wrote:

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> The Bike Train is for the fainthearted :) Designed

> by me for the gentle natured

>

> https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/events/bike-train

> -to-central-london-and-beyond-6/

148. Safe driving and riding needs concentration

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Avoid distractions when driving or riding such as

* loud music (this may mask other sounds)

* trying to read maps

* starting or adjusting any music or radio

* arguing with your passengers or other road users

* eating and drinking

* smoking

[Bic Basher]

It may be worth keeping an eye on Southern as from Sunday, ASLEF drivers will no longer work overtime again. When this last happened, trains from East Dulwich were seriously affected, the worst being 1 train per hour in the morning peak.

[bargee99]

I posted a message this afternoon giving National Rail's information about train services tomorrow morning after the dreadful attack last night. For some reason it has been lounged. No idea why. If you need this info please look in the Lounge.

[Administrator]

For the latest rail information please visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk or http://www.southernrailway.com

[bargee99]

If you go the National Rail website it will show no disruptions to current services and shows the trains running in the morning. Please make sure that you open the message at the top of the page " no trains calling at London Bridge" and view "more details" to see the actual state of play in the morning.

[Lowlander]

London Bridge station is open tomorrow from 0500 according to Network Rail

[goosey-goosey]

Lowlander Wrote:

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> London Bridge station is open tomorrow from 0500

> according to Network Rail

>

> https://twitter.com/NetworkRailLBG/status/87147394

> 3902912512

Yes, but TfL are currently saying you won't be able to walk over London Bridge tomorrow morning.

[Borky]

LB is open for walkers and cyclists on both sides now