Station Manager Corner

[Eileen]

Nero Wrote:

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> It is a start - thanks. If it were repeated by teh

> driver, even better. Indeed, the very sound of a

> driver - only heard when there is a problem, it

> seems - would do something to alert people to the

> fact that there is someone 'in charge' and might

> prevent anti-social behaviour to an extent.

yes this seems a very good idea to try. Fantastic. I look forward with great pleasure to hearing such an announcement for the first time! Years of frustration fall away!

[sophiesofa]

Thanks Barry!

[Loz]

Personally, I think that stations get a bit announcement-heavy and I turn off. Do we really need the 'don't leave your bags unattended' message every five minutes? Especially with the grave, but over the top, "THIS IS AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT" lead in.

I think a better solution would be a set of armed, plain clothed 'enforcement officers', who travel the lines and kneecap offenders. Offenders will only ever do it twice.

[SMBJones]

I have created a job vacancy just for you loz!

Barry

Loz Wrote:

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> Personally, I think that stations get a bit

> announcement-heavy and I turn off. Do we really

> need the 'don't leave your bags unattended'

> message every five minutes? Especially with the

> grave, but over the top, "THIS IS AN IMPORTANT

> ANNOUNCEMENT" lead in.

>

> I think a better solution would be a set of armed,

> plain clothed 'enforcement officers', who travel

> the lines and kneecap offenders. Offenders will

> only ever do it twice.

[SingingWilks]

Hi Barry

Any idea what has been happening to the 08:05 train from ED to London Bridge this week? I have been late for work every day so far this week because of late running or cancelled trains and once I have managed to catch one there is no room to breathe due to being squashed in like sardines! Is it worth catching the bus into work for the rest of the week until whatever the problem is is sorted?

This also relates to my earlier postings regarding the speakers as we can't hear why the train is late and when it is due.

Apologies for the moan, I think you do a fantastic job Barry, I'm just fed up of waiting in the cold and being late for work!

[SMBJones]

Good afternoon

A few updates and keeping you in the loop

Pay As You Go formally announced this morning with Boris Johnson, Lord Adonis plus many others today Balham Station. You will be able to see the bulletins on BBC and ITV local news this evening. Saturday 2nd January 2010 is the go live date

East Dulwich Passenger handrails for the pathways have been agreed and monies will be signed off this week

North Dulwich booking hall ceiling is now finished, once the plaster is dry, a coat of paint will be applied

Peckham Rye scaffolding will be dismantled in the next fortnight, all graffiti from the tower and building has now been removed

The canopy structures at Peckham will be done, however I am still waiting for dates, this will more likely be completed in the new year

This also applies to the booking hall at Peckham

Quotes for new speakers for East Dulwich have now been sent through, I should be able to sign these works off today

An additional Ticket Vending Machine has been acquired for East Dulwich (credit card only) and will be installed in the next few weeks. I am also seeking an extra one for Peckham Rye.

New shelter for South Bermondsey has been ordered (only one exists and severely damaged), however I am still waiting for agreement to be reached regarding East Dulwich

Thats it for now, and will update further this week

Barry

[sophiesofa]

Yey, that's all brilliant news, especially the extra ticket machine at ED. Thanks very much Barry.

[SMBJones]

ps The announcements for "feets on seats" has been agreed in principle, this will be trialled in my area.

Barry

[Bic Basher]

Great news about Oyster PAYG, something which all TOC's should've agreed to years ago.

Anyway, I've been reading conflicting reports that each TOC including Southern will charge it's own Oyster PAYG fares instead of the current integrated paper ticket pricing we currently have based on the travelcard zonal system. Any truth in this and when will publicity be available on how much we'll be charged from Jan 2nd?

[Ladygooner]

Keep up the good work Barry. Will we be able to spot you next to Boris on the TV reports?

[the-e-dealer]

Yes not much of a revolution the pricing will be up to the operator.

[peckhamboy]

Details and sample prices on TFL website - TFL. Higher than underground prices - no indication whether daily cost is capped at travelcard rate either. I assume it is?

[sophiesofa]

I don't understand the bit about fares. Surely it will charge the same as a paper ticket, because paper tickets will still be available but also count towards the travelcard oyster capping thing?

[the-e-dealer]

Operators have their own tariffs. I heard Pidgeon saying Richmond to Town would be twice the price on the train as it is on the underground.

[sophiesofa]

Ooh I've thought of another request. Barry could you ask the relevant person if it's possible to have a later train than 11.48pm from LB to ED. When I have got it it's been busy so I think there'd be demand for a later one or two. I know there are night buses but I have had many a bad experience with night buses and I'm too stingy to get a cab when I have a travelcard already. Sorry I promise i'll stop requesting things one day!

[Nero]

Thanks for the efforts on the feets/seats announcements.

[ruffers]

Top man as ever Barry.

Just a little note the light by the steps down at East Dulwich is still not working. Not disastrous as it is but if the other goes we're back to pitch black.

[evans1971]

Grafitti at Peckham Rye Station

Barry

For several weeks now their has been graffiti at the Denmark Hill end of platform 4 and also Nunhead end of platform 3. Its not a big thing - but it hasnt been removed.

Can it be?

D

[evans1971]

Sorry but Pidgeon is just plain WRONG.

Their are national rail fares, Undeground fares and bus fares on PAYG.

Thus if you get a trip from a Zone 5 National Rail station into central London you are charged the same wherever you are regardless of the operator........although it is true to same that difference will still exist between NR and LUL fares.

Significantly simplified - but some paper fares are being withdrawn and for some off peak fares will be more expensive than today ..........all to make it simpler .........

[SMBJones]

Hi Sophie, unfortunately adding services etc does not come under my remit. All time table changes etc are compiled 18months to 2 years in advance by our planning department

Sorry

Barry

sophiesofa Wrote:

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> Ooh I've thought of another request. Barry could

> you ask the relevant person if it's possible to

> have a later train than 11.48pm from LB to ED.

> When I have got it it's been busy so I think

> there'd be demand for a later one or two. I know

> there are night buses but I have had many a bad

> experience with night buses and I'm too stingy to

> get a cab when I have a travelcard already. Sorry

> I promise i'll stop requesting things one day!

[SMBJones]

Hi

Denmark Hill comes under Southeastern Railway

Sorry

Barry

evans1971 Wrote:

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> Grafitti at Peckham Rye Station

>

> Barry

>

> For several weeks now their has been graffiti at

> the Denmark Hill end of platform 4 and also

> Nunhead end of platform 3. Its not a big thing -

> but it hasnt been removed.

>

> Can it be?

>

>

> D

[SMBJones]

hi

I have faulted this again, I do not understand why this light keeps faulting. I have stated to my facilities dept that the electrical engineers must investigate the cause

This is on a 4 hour call out

Hopefully we can get this rectified once and for all

Barry

ruffers Wrote:

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> Top man as ever Barry.

>

> Just a little note the light by the steps down at

> East Dulwich is still not working. Not disastrous

> as it is but if the other goes we're back to pitch

> black.

[skidmarks]

Does the forecourt outside Peckham Rye come under your remit or LB of Southwark? The paving has sunk here and needs rebedding with falls towards the gullies. There was a small lake outside the entrance yesterday after the rain.

[the-e-dealer]

Sorry but sadlly you are wrong - Fares are fixed by TOC look at the announcement in the evening Stannit.

[sophiesofa]

Not a problem Barry, I just thought you might know the person to ask. I've just filled out a contact form on the Southern website requesting a later service - even if it doesn't happen for 2 years it will still be good then if they decide to do it. Thanks very much.

SMBJones Wrote:

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> Hi Sophie, unfortunately adding services etc does

> not come under my remit. All time table changes

> etc are compiled 18months to 2 years in advance by

> our planning department

>

> Sorry

> Barry

>

> sophiesofa Wrote:

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> -----

> > Ooh I've thought of another request. Barry

> could

> > you ask the relevant person if it's possible to

> > have a later train than 11.48pm from LB to ED.

> > When I have got it it's been busy so I think

> > there'd be demand for a later one or two. I

> know

> > there are night buses but I have had many a bad

> > experience with night buses and I'm too stingy

> to

> > get a cab when I have a travelcard already.

> Sorry

> > I promise i'll stop requesting things one day!