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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: travellingman on November 11, 2016, 01:16:41 PM
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just for the match next week, take note that if going by train you only need to buy a ticket to Haywards Heath. BHAFC pick up the balance with the match ticket. Also if going by car there is very limited parking (if any) so the Albion Park and Ride scheme is the best option. Again, the parking and bus cost are included in the match ticket price. The best Park and Ride site, if going via the A23 is the Mill Road site.
Details of this and much more info about the City and Club can be found on link www.*advertising*.co.uk Also useful when travelling to matches in other cities in England and Wales.
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Excellent info from travellingman there. It's absolutely vital - for those going to the match by car - to realise that you definitely won't get parked anywhere near the stadium! The Park & Ride sites are definitely the way to go, unless you fancy joining a massive snarl-up going into the centre of Brighton: to get frustrated & eventually fleeced for the privilege of parking there. For those heading down by train, I'd recommend a few sharpeners in & around Brighton Station if you have time - as there's plenty of decent boozers at hand. If you get there early doors, you've got lots more pubs & restaurants to choose from within walking distance of the station. A good number of away supporters tend to head out of the station & go towards the seafront (it's a straight line down!) There you'll find a 'spoons, Yates, Walkabout etc on West Street. I'd then suggest going back to the station to get a train up to Falmer, but give yourself at least an hour to board the a train for the 10-ish minute journey - as it gets very crowded up there (and even more bonkers on a Friday evening). I'd also recommend having a post-match drink up at the stadium too if you aren't in a hurry, as being part of a huge static train queue isn't a particularly enjoyable way to spend a Friday night. Any road', here's to everybody coming down having a good time and - most importantly - witnessing a strong performance from our mob on the park. Frankly, I'd snap your hands off for a point now! UTV. :)
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just for the match next week, take note that if going by train you only need to buy a ticket to Haywards Heath. BHAFC pick up the balance with the match ticket.
Being covered in Away Guides and Tickets & Travel
However, it should be noted that it appears that the free train/bus is time restricted...... "between 4.15pm and midnight for a 7.45pm kick-off"
http://www.seagulls.co.uk/documents/travel-guide-april14229-1169722.pdf
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just for the match next week, take note that if going by train you only need to buy a ticket to Haywards Heath. BHAFC pick up the balance with the match ticket. Also if going by car there is very limited parking (if any) so the Albion Park and Ride scheme is the best option. Again, the parking and bus cost are included in the match ticket price. The best Park and Ride site, if going via the A23 is the Mill Road site.
Details of this and much more info about the City and Club can be found on link www.*advertising*.co.uk Also useful when travelling to matches in other cities in England and Wales.
Nice one mate. We're stopping at The premier Inn and it says there's parking. Any idea if worth it or find elsewhere to park. 8 of us 4 with tickets. Expect a load of villa doing the same. Hopefully get a ticket for lads without if not it'll be a good piss up in sunny Brighton! Should be a good crack.
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just for the match next week, take note that if going by train you only need to buy a ticket to Haywards Heath. BHAFC pick up the balance with the match ticket.
Being covered in Away Guides and Tickets & Travel
However, it should be noted that it appears that the free train/bus is time restricted...... "between 4.15pm and midnight for a 7.45pm kick-off"
http://www.seagulls.co.uk/documents/travel-guide-april14229-1169722.pdf
You should drop a PM to Frank.
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Excellent info from travellingman there. It's absolutely vital - for those going to the match by car - to realise that you definitely won't get parked anywhere near the stadium! The Park & Ride sites are definitely the way to go, unless you fancy joining a massive snarl-up going into the centre of Brighton: to get frustrated & eventually fleeced for the privilege of parking there. For those heading down by train, I'd recommend a few sharpeners in & around Brighton Station if you have time - as there's plenty of decent boozers at hand. If you get there early doors, you've got lots more pubs & restaurants to choose from within walking distance of the station. A good number of away supporters tend to head out of the station & go towards the seafront (it's a straight line down!) There you'll find a 'spoons, Yates, Walkabout etc on West Street. I'd then suggest going back to the station to get a train up to Falmer, but give yourself at least an hour to board the a train for the 10-ish minute journey - as it gets very crowded up there (and even more bonkers on a Friday evening). I'd also recommend having a post-match drink up at the stadium too if you aren't in a hurry, as being part of a huge static train queue isn't a particularly enjoyable way to spend a Friday night. Any road', here's to everybody coming down having a good time and - most importantly - witnessing a strong performance from our mob on the park. Frankly, I'd snap your hands off for a point now! UTV. :)
Thanks AL, we are staying down there Friday night, is it worth taking a cab via Woodingdean and then returning that way
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Auntiesledd
I'm at the Hilton landing in Brighton at 1pm those pubs all on the seafront you mentioned neR the hilton not been there for ages
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Excellent info from travellingman there. It's absolutely vital - for those going to the match by car - to realise that you definitely won't get parked anywhere near the stadium! The Park & Ride sites are definitely the way to go, unless you fancy joining a massive snarl-up going into the centre of Brighton: to get frustrated & eventually fleeced for the privilege of parking there. For those heading down by train, I'd recommend a few sharpeners in & around Brighton Station if you have time - as there's plenty of decent boozers at hand. If you get there early doors, you've got lots more pubs & restaurants to choose from within walking distance of the station. A good number of away supporters tend to head out of the station & go towards the seafront (it's a straight line down!) There you'll find a 'spoons, Yates, Walkabout etc on West Street. I'd then suggest going back to the station to get a train up to Falmer, but give yourself at least an hour to board the a train for the 10-ish minute journey - as it gets very crowded up there (and even more bonkers on a Friday evening). I'd also recommend having a post-match drink up at the stadium too if you aren't in a hurry, as being part of a huge static train queue isn't a particularly enjoyable way to spend a Friday night. Any road', here's to everybody coming down having a good time and - most importantly - witnessing a strong performance from our mob on the park. Frankly, I'd snap your hands off for a point now! UTV. :)
Thanks AL, we are staying down there Friday night, is it worth taking a cab via Woodingdean and then returning that way
You could do bab, but the route to the stadium from Woodingdean is increasingly snarled the closer you get to KO - and local cabs realise that there ain't much point driving there when the inevitable congestion happens. My advice would be to give a local cab company a bell in the afternoon (01273-202020/204060/414141) & see what the latest time they'd be willing to pick you up in order to get to the ground before the action starts. Also, you could sort out a post-match pick up if you don't fancy the alternatives.
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Auntiesledd
I'm at the Hilton landing in Brighton at 1pm those pubs all on the seafront you mentioned neR the hilton not been there for ages
I take it the pubs you mean are 'spoons etc? If so, chuck a left out of the front of the (West Pier?) Hilton; head down the coast road towards the Palace Pier (the long one!); and when you get past the Brighton Centre, turn left into West Street & take you pick. ;-)
ps If you're staying at The Hilton Metropole (niiiiiiiice!) then you'll be a stones-throw from the bars on West Street. Out the front of the hotel; turn left; walk past the front of the Brighton Centre & West Street is first left. ;)
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just for the match next week, take note that if going by train you only need to buy a ticket to Haywards Heath. BHAFC pick up the balance with the match ticket. Also if going by car there is very limited parking (if any) so the Albion Park and Ride scheme is the best option. Again, the parking and bus cost are included in the match ticket price. The best Park and Ride site, if going via the A23 is the Mill Road site.
Details of this and much more info about the City and Club can be found on link www.*advertising*.co.uk Also useful when travelling to matches in other cities in England and Wales.
Nice one mate. We're stopping at The premier Inn and it says there's parking. Any idea if worth it or find elsewhere to park. 8 of us 4 with tickets. Expect a load of villa doing the same. Hopefully get a ticket for lads without if not it'll be a good piss up in sunny Brighton! Should be a good crack.
Apparently you have to validate your parking ticket at the hotel's reception to get the parking discount (£10 for 24 hours: Bargain!). It's for the RCP North Road car park, so if you have a satnav then set it for BN1 1YR to get parked-up - otherwise you'll get lost! Oh, and the car park has a height restriction 6ft (1.83m) if that might be an issue. The Hotel entrance is located on North Street which is a couple of (perpendicular) streets over from where the designated car park is. 'Hope that helps. :)
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Oooooo Premier Inn, there's posh ;)
I'm slumming it in a Travelodge
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just for the match next week, take note that if going by train you only need to buy a ticket to Haywards Heath. BHAFC pick up the balance with the match ticket. Also if going by car there is very limited parking (if any) so the Albion Park and Ride scheme is the best option. Again, the parking and bus cost are included in the match ticket price. The best Park and Ride site, if going via the A23 is the Mill Road site.
Details of this and much more info about the City and Club can be found on link www.*advertising*.co.uk Also useful when travelling to matches in other cities in England and Wales.
Nice one mate. We're stopping at The premier Inn and it says there's parking. Any idea if worth it or find elsewhere to park. 8 of us 4 with tickets. Expect a load of villa doing the same. Hopefully get a ticket for lads without if not it'll be a good piss up in sunny Brighton! Should be a good crack.
Which Premier Inn are you staying at?
I'm in the city centre one as we speak. The wife booked the wrong weekend and it was non-refundable. Still going next week but am coming home on the night. I have a spare ticket, if anyone wants it PM me.
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just for the match next week, take note that if going by train you only need to buy a ticket to Haywards Heath. BHAFC pick up the balance with the match ticket. Also if going by car there is very limited parking (if any) so the Albion Park and Ride scheme is the best option. Again, the parking and bus cost are included in the match ticket price. The best Park and Ride site, if going via the A23 is the Mill Road site.
Details of this and much more info about the City and Club can be found on link www.*advertising*.co.uk Also useful when travelling to matches in other cities in England and Wales.
Nice one mate. We're stopping at The premier Inn and it says there's parking. Any idea if worth it or find elsewhere to park. 8 of us 4 with tickets. Expect a load of villa doing the same. Hopefully get a ticket for lads without if not it'll be a good piss up in sunny Brighton! Should be a good crack.
Which Premier Inn are you staying at?
I'm in the city centre one as we speak. The wife booked the wrong weekend and it was non-refundable. Still going next week but am coming home on the night. I have a spare ticket, if anyone wants it PM me.
PM sent. ;)
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My spare ticket has been successfully rehomed.
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just for the match next week, take note that if going by train you only need to buy a ticket to Haywards Heath. BHAFC pick up the balance with the match ticket. Also if going by car there is very limited parking (if any) so the Albion Park and Ride scheme is the best option. Again, the parking and bus cost are included in the match ticket price. The best Park and Ride site, if going via the A23 is the Mill Road site.
Details of this and much more info about the City and Club can be found on link www.*advertising*.co.uk Also useful when travelling to matches in other cities in England and Wales.
Nice one mate. We're stopping at The premier Inn and it says there's parking. Any idea if worth it or find elsewhere to park. 8 of us 4 with tickets. Expect a load of villa doing the same. Hopefully get a ticket for lads without if not it'll be a good piss up in sunny Brighton! Should be a good crack.
Apparently you have to validate your parking ticket at the hotel's reception to get the parking discount (£10 for 24 hours: Bargain!). It's for the RCP North Road car park, so if you have a satnav then set it for BN1 1YR to get parked-up - otherwise you'll get lost! Oh, and the car park has a height restriction 6ft (1.83m) if that might be an issue. The Hotel entrance is located on North Street which is a couple of (perpendicular) streets over from where the designated car park is. 'Hope that helps. :)
Thanks for the info 😀city centre is the one were in. Two cars so height won't matter. We have 5000 tickets and anyone's guess how many are going down without tickets.Can't wait sounds like it's gonna be a right good crack UTV
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just for the match next week, take note that if going by train you only need to buy a ticket to Haywards Heath. BHAFC pick up the balance with the match ticket. Also if going by car there is very limited parking (if any) so the Albion Park and Ride scheme is the best option. Again, the parking and bus cost are included in the match ticket price. The best Park and Ride site, if going via the A23 is the Mill Road site.
Details of this and much more info about the City and Club can be found on link www.*advertising*.co.uk Also useful when travelling to matches in other cities in England and Wales.
Nice one mate. We're stopping at The premier Inn and it says there's parking. Any idea if worth it or find elsewhere to park. 8 of us 4 with tickets. Expect a load of villa doing the same. Hopefully get a ticket for lads without if not it'll be a good piss up in sunny Brighton! Should be a good crack.
Apparently you have to validate your parking ticket at the hotel's reception to get the parking discount (£10 for 24 hours: Bargain!). It's for the RCP North Road car park, so if you have a satnav then set it for BN1 1YR to get parked-up - otherwise you'll get lost! Oh, and the car park has a height restriction 6ft (1.83m) if that might be an issue. The Hotel entrance is located on North Street which is a couple of (perpendicular) streets over from where the designated car park is. 'Hope that helps. :)
Thanks for the info 😀city centre is the one were in. Two cars so height won't matter. We have 5000 tickets and anyone's guess how many are going down without tickets.Can't wait sounds like it's gonna be a right good crack UTV
You're very welcome. I just hope the team turn up on Friday night & make your stay all the more enjoyable!
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just for the match next week, take note that if going by train you only need to buy a ticket to Haywards Heath. BHAFC pick up the balance with the match ticket. Also if going by car there is very limited parking (if any) so the Albion Park and Ride scheme is the best option. Again, the parking and bus cost are included in the match ticket price. The best Park and Ride site, if going via the A23 is the Mill Road site.
Details of this and much more info about the City and Club can be found on link www.*advertising*.co.uk Also useful when travelling to matches in other cities in England and Wales.
Nice one mate. We're stopping at The premier Inn and it says there's parking. Any idea if worth it or find elsewhere to park. 8 of us 4 with tickets. Expect a load of villa doing the same. Hopefully get a ticket for lads without if not it'll be a good piss up in sunny Brighton! Should be a good crack.
Apparently you have to validate your parking ticket at the hotel's reception to get the parking discount (£10 for 24 hours: Bargain!). It's for the RCP North Road car park, so if you have a satnav then set it for BN1 1YR to get parked-up - otherwise you'll get lost! Oh, and the car park has a height restriction 6ft (1.83m) if that might be an issue. The Hotel entrance is located on North Street which is a couple of (perpendicular) streets over from where the designated car park is. 'Hope that helps. :)
Thanks for the info 😀city centre is the one were in. Two cars so height won't matter. We have 5000 tickets and anyone's guess how many are going down without tickets.Can't wait sounds like it's gonna be a right good crack UTV
You're very welcome. I just hope the team turn up on Friday night & make your stay all the more enjoyable!
Well the Seagulls are flying at the moment 😂
But we are the mighty Villa and it's about time we flexed our muscles in this league.
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Taking the day off from work on Friday. My lad and myself are picking up two Bournemouth based Lions on route. We leaving early as the traffic can be horrendous going west to east on a Friday afternoon. Parking in Worthing and getting the train. A new ground so looking forward to it. I think my last trip to Brighton was when all the other games were called off due to bad weather and there were Pompey, Chelsea, Millwall, Palace and Villa in our end!
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We are driving down Friday morning as well - stopping in Kempstown Friday night, i believe it ain't too far from the station.
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We are driving down Friday morning as well - stopping in Kempstown Friday night, i believe it ain't too far from the station.
Whereabout in Kemptown are you staying? It makes quite a difference to how long the walk to the station will be!
ps You could also get the No.25 bus - which stops at the Old Steine (outside the front of The Royal Pavilion) and it will drop you off outside the Stadium close to the away section.
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The 25 bus is a good shout if you are staying in the city centre. They are generally bendy buses with the destination board splashed as UNIVERSITIES. As said this bus will drop you off adjacent the stadium. You can also get buses 28/29 from the city centre which stop in Falmer. Bus ride is free with a match ticket.
Those going straight to the match by train could go via Lewes, which also has a few decent pubs and eating places. Falmer Station is about equi distance from Brighton and Lewes. Lewes trains generally a little less hassle.
Could you do us a favour by checking the Birmingham/Aston Villa page in www.*advertising*.co.uk and advise if any facts and figures need amendments.
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Auntiesledd
Yes mate the metropole I'm staying in sod it its the villa so you gotta do it in style
Can't wait now
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We are driving down Friday morning as well - stopping in Kempstown Friday night, i believe it ain't too far from the station.
Whereabout in Kemptown are you staying? It makes quite a difference to how long the walk to the station will be!
ps You could also get the No.25 bus - which stops at the Old Steine (outside the front of The Royal Pavilion) and it will drop you off outside the Stadium close to the away section.
I'm stopping at a place called New Cosmopolitan New Steine Kemptown and my mate stopping in another Strawberry Fields just down the road.
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Auntiesledd
Yes mate the metropole I'm staying in sod it its the villa so you gotta do it in style
Can't wait now
You made a great choice! ;)
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We are driving down Friday morning as well - stopping in Kempstown Friday night, i believe it ain't too far from the station.
Whereabout in Kemptown are you staying? It makes quite a difference to how long the walk to the station will be!
ps You could also get the No.25 bus - which stops at the Old Steine (outside the front of The Royal Pavilion) and it will drop you off outside the Stadium close to the away section.
I'm stopping at a place called New Cosmopolitan New Steine Kemptown and my mate stopping in another Strawberry Fields just down the road.
It's about a 15 minute walk up to the station from your hotel(s) then. If you go to the top of the New Steine, turn left at the top & go down St James's St & you'll come to the OLD Steine. Cross over to the opposite side of the 'Steine & head up North Street (RBS is on the corner). When you get to the top, turn right at Boots onto Queens Road - & the station is up at the top end & will be right in front of you. Then join the rest of the throng on the R/H side of the station going to the match.
ps On balance, I reckon it'll be quicker for you & your mate to get the bus up to the stadium (25 to 'Universities'), but it's a bloody tedious schlep at the best of times - and even more so for a Friday night game. Still, it is what it is. 'Hope you both have a smashin' time down here & we get to witness the unbeaten run continuing. UTV.
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Brighton hates cars. Parking and the price of parking is horrendous. I'll watch it the pub with a curry and a few celebratory pints when we win, although a point would be celebrated too.
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Any trainspotters on here who can help. I want to get to Brighton from London Bridge but none seem to return there after the game, they all go to St Pancras or Victoria. Is this a different train operator? can I get a ticket for any journey to and from Brighton or do I have to book with a specific train operator?
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We are driving down Friday morning as well - stopping in Kempstown Friday night, i believe it ain't too far from the station.
Whereabout in Kemptown are you staying? It makes quite a difference to how long the walk to the station will be!
ps You could also get the No.25 bus - which stops at the Old Steine (outside the front of The Royal Pavilion) and it will drop you off outside the Stadium close to the away section.
I'm stopping at a place called New Cosmopolitan New Steine Kemptown and my mate stopping in another Strawberry Fields just down the road.
It's about a 15 minute walk up to the station from your hotel(s) then. If you go to the top of the New Steine, turn left at the top & go down St James's St & you'll come to the OLD Steine. Cross over to the opposite side of the 'Steine & head up North Street (RBS is on the corner). When you get to the top, turn right at Boots onto Queens Road - & the station is up at the top end & will be right in front of you. Then join the rest of the throng on the R/H side of the station going to the match.
ps On balance, I reckon it'll be quicker for you & your mate to get the bus up to the stadium (25 to 'Universities'), but it's a bloody tedious schlep at the best of times - and even more so for a Friday night game. Still, it is what it is. 'Hope you both have a smashin' time down here & we get to witness the unbeaten run continuing. UTV.
For those travelling without tickets where would be a good place to watch the match on sky?
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We are driving down Friday morning as well - stopping in Kempstown Friday night, i believe it ain't too far from the station.
Whereabout in Kemptown are you staying? It makes quite a difference to how long the walk to the station will be!
ps You could also get the No.25 bus - which stops at the Old Steine (outside the front of The Royal Pavilion) and it will drop you off outside the Stadium close to the away section.
I'm stopping at a place called New Cosmopolitan New Steine Kemptown and my mate stopping in another Strawberry Fields just down the road.
It's about a 15 minute walk up to the station from your hotel(s) then. If you go to the top of the New Steine, turn left at the top & go down St James's St & you'll come to the OLD Steine. Cross over to the opposite side of the 'Steine & head up North Street (RBS is on the corner). When you get to the top, turn right at Boots onto Queens Road - & the station is up at the top end & will be right in front of you. Then join the rest of the throng on the R/H side of the station going to the match.
ps On balance, I reckon it'll be quicker for you & your mate to get the bus up to the stadium (25 to 'Universities'), but it's a bloody tedious schlep at the best of times - and even more so for a Friday night game. Still, it is what it is. 'Hope you both have a smashin' time down here & we get to witness the unbeaten run continuing. UTV.
For those travelling without tickets where would be a good place to watch the match on sky?
The biggest place (by far) that shows matches is Ye Olde King and Queen - which is a cavernous mock-Tudor joint near the Pavilion; and situated on the main arterial that goes in & out of Brighton.
https://www.view.co.uk/brighton/v/king-and-queen-1 (https://www.view.co.uk/brighton/v/king-and-queen-1)
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Any trainspotters on here who can help. I want to get to Brighton from London Bridge but none seem to return there after the game, they all go to St Pancras or Victoria. Is this a different train operator? can I get a ticket for any journey to and from Brighton or do I have to book with a specific train operator?
The old Thameslink should go via London Bridge and East Croydon.
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Battle of Trafalgar pub 250m from Station. Right out door and across street. Up on the right. Guildford St. Http://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk/battle-trafalgar-brighton-food-pub/
Real Ale and good food.
The Neptune in Hove near seafront/on mainroad to Worthing, for great Blues style music and great beer. Live music on weekends.
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Any trainspotters on here who can help. I want to get to Brighton from London Bridge but none seem to return there after the game, they all go to St Pancras or Victoria. Is this a different train operator? can I get a ticket for any journey to and from Brighton or do I have to book with a specific train operator?
The old Thameslink should go via London Bridge and East Croydon.
Yep, but nothing coming back to London Bridge. Can I get a ticket that is valid from all central London stations to Brighton on any train?
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Any trainspotters on here who can help. I want to get to Brighton from London Bridge but none seem to return there after the game, they all go to St Pancras or Victoria. Is this a different train operator? can I get a ticket for any journey to and from Brighton or do I have to book with a specific train operator?
The old Thameslink should go via London Bridge and East Croydon.
Yep, but nothing coming back to London Bridge. Can I get a ticket that is valid from all central London stations to Brighton on any train?
Not sure. I think they're priced differently. If I were going that route I'd take the Bedford train back and change at Blackfriars.
Best pub in Brighton is The Albert. Out front of station and left under the tunnel/bridge. 3 minutes walk. Real Ale.
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Any trainspotters on here who can help. I want to get to Brighton from London Bridge but none seem to return there after the game, they all go to St Pancras or Victoria. Is this a different train operator? can I get a ticket for any journey to and from Brighton or do I have to book with a specific train operator?
The old Thameslink should go via London Bridge and East Croydon.
Yep, but nothing coming back to London Bridge. Can I get a ticket that is valid from all central London stations to Brighton on any train?
Rail tickets will say 'London Terminals' – and will be valid until the first London terminal you hit. So, for example, you wouldn't be able to go into Victoria and use the same ticket to travel to London Bridge; but, you would be able to change along the way. I'm travelling back to London Bridge and when I looked into it, it meant changing twice and taking an age. So I'm just getting the overground to Victoria and the underground to London Bridge as it's quicker.
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Any trainspotters on here who can help. I want to get to Brighton from London Bridge but none seem to return there after the game, they all go to St Pancras or Victoria. Is this a different train operator? can I get a ticket for any journey to and from Brighton or do I have to book with a specific train operator?
The old Thameslink should go via London Bridge and East Croydon.
Yep, but nothing coming back to London Bridge. Can I get a ticket that is valid from all central London stations to Brighton on any train?
Rail tickets will say 'London Terminals' – and will be valid until the first London terminal you hit. So, for example, you wouldn't be able to go into Victoria and use the same ticket to travel to London Bridge; but, you would be able to change along the way. I'm travelling back to London Bridge and when I looked into it, it meant changing twice and taking an age. So I'm just getting the overground to Victoria and the underground to London Bridge as it's quicker.
That's what I thought, cheers. What a minefield for what should be a 50 minute journey
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Pubs close to Brighton Station that are very likely to show the match are The Duke Of Wellington (70 Upper Gloucester Rd) and the Lord Nelson Inn (36 Trafalgar St). They're both 'Albion' boozers though, so I don't know whether they'll be open to the ticket-less Villa hordes. However, with a few exceptions, I reckon most places will probably be ok with decent folk who just want to have a few beers and watch the footy.
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Any trainspotters on here who can help. I want to get to Brighton from London Bridge but none seem to return there after the game, they all go to St Pancras or Victoria. Is this a different train operator? can I get a ticket for any journey to and from Brighton or do I have to book with a specific train operator?
The old Thameslink should go via London Bridge and East Croydon.
Yep, but nothing coming back to London Bridge. Can I get a ticket that is valid from all central London stations to Brighton on any train?
Not sure. I think they're priced differently. If I were going that route I'd take the Bedford train back and change at Blackfriars.
Best pub in Brighton is The Albert. Out front of station and left under the tunnel/bridge. 3 minutes walk. Real Ale.
Good call with The Albert. Real ale sawts will certainly like The Evening Star close to the station as well (if it's not too packed). :)
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What's Brighton like now for nightlife? Back in the day, I used to go down there quite often when my best mate (Villa fan) was managing the Escape.
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What's Brighton like now for nightlife? Back in the day, I used to go down there quite often when my best mate (Villa fan) was managing the Escape.
It's still very lively down here, although my own raving/clubbing days are but a distant memory now. There's certainly loads on of a weekend for those wanting to, ahem, party.
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Chico Hamilton
Can't you just get the appropriate tube from Victoria to somewhere like bank or monument and walk across
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Chico Hamilton
Can't you just get the appropriate tube from Victoria to somewhere like bank or monument and walk across
Yep, the night tube is up and running now. Considerably more convenient for a direct train to London Bridge though than a 20 minute cross London dash/stagger
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Sorry mate didn't realise you was not stopping down should be easy enough though to get back to London bridge
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We are driving down Friday morning as well - stopping in Kempstown Friday night, i believe it ain't too far from the station.
Whereabout in Kemptown are you staying? It makes quite a difference to how long the walk to the station will be!
ps You could also get the No.25 bus - which stops at the Old Steine (outside the front of The Royal Pavilion) and it will drop you off outside the Stadium close to the away section.
I'm stopping at a place called New Cosmopolitan New Steine Kemptown and my mate stopping in another Strawberry Fields just down the road.
It's about a 15 minute walk up to the station from your hotel(s) then. If you go to the top of the New Steine, turn left at the top & go down St James's St & you'll come to the OLD Steine. Cross over to the opposite side of the 'Steine & head up North Street (RBS is on the corner). When you get to the top, turn right at Boots onto Queens Road - & the station is up at the top end & will be right in front of you. Then join the rest of the throng on the R/H side of the station going to the match.
ps On balance, I reckon it'll be quicker for you & your mate to get the bus up to the stadium (25 to 'Universities'), but it's a bloody tedious schlep at the best of times - and even more so for a Friday night game. Still, it is what it is. 'Hope you both have a smashin' time down here & we get to witness the unbeaten run continuing. UTV.
For those travelling without tickets where would be a good place to watch the match on sky?
The biggest place (by far) that shows matches is Ye Olde King and Queen - which is a cavernous mock-Tudor joint near the Pavilion; and situated on the main arterial that goes in & out of Brighton.
https://www.view.co.uk/brighton/v/king-and-queen-1 (https://www.view.co.uk/brighton/v/king-and-queen-1)
Thanks again sir/madam not sure with your nickname lol.
Your doing a cracking job with your advice for fellow Villa fans. UTV
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If you're planning to get the last train to Victoria out of Brighton which I believe is 1045 what's the chances of getting back into Brighton from falmer to catch it if the game finishes at 930-940? Any thoughts?
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If you're planning to get the last train to Victoria out of Brighton which I believe is 1045 what's the chances of getting back into Brighton from falmer to catch it if the game finishes at 930-940? Any thoughts?
Last train to Victoria is at 23:10. There are later trains to St Pancras
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If you're planning to get the last train to Victoria out of Brighton which I believe is 1045 what's the chances of getting back into Brighton from falmer to catch it if the game finishes at 930-940? Any thoughts?
Most locals seem to be saying to prepare for an hours wait before getting on a train back to Brighton, it appears to be an hours walk as well. Hopefully the buses might be a bit more plentiful.
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I wouldn't worry about trains.
https://www.buytickets.virgintrains.co.uk/buytickets/combinedmatrix.aspx?Command=TimeTable
According to that you can catch train at 23.10 and get to Victoria with a change at Gatwick airport.
In any case there are later night trains going to St Pancras so just get the tube down...it only takes about 15 mins if they run late night on the Piccadily line.
In terms of late night trains Brighton to London has to be one of the most well connected routes in Britain...pretty sure Brighton to Bedford is a 24 hour route.
That's your train anorak information over for tonight.
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For those folks who are driving down & stopping overnight in & around the centre of Brighton, the cheapest parking I know of is here:
https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/parking-and-travel/parking/regency-square-car-park (https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/parking-and-travel/parking/regency-square-car-park)
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If any of you are staying over for a night or two, and looking for night life, this is centred on West Street, The Lanes and North Laine areas. Clubs, pubs, eating etc.. Good range of restaurants at Brighton Marina. Kemp Town is the gay village.
Much more info on the City and Seagulls on www.footballclubs.co.uk Enjoy your stay.
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Travellingman you got some catching up to do if you want the info crown off auntiesledd
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There's a Remembrance Day tribute taking place prior to KO tomorrow evening: so if anyone gets held-up on their way to the stadium & arrives there at the last minute, please be mindful of what is - or indeed isn't - going on up in the stands and on the pitch as you go to take your seat(s).
http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx (http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx)
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Auntiesledd
I'm landing in Brighton about 1pm tmw where s best place to get the bus to the Amex I will be drinking around the west street area
Cheers
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There's a Remembrance Day tribute taking place prior to KO tomorrow evening: so if anyone gets held-up on their way to the stadium & arrive at the last minute, please be mindful of what is - or indeed isn't - going on up in the stands and on the pitch as you go to take your seat(s).
http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx (http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx)
Fuck sake not another one!
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There's a Remembrance Day tribute taking place prior to KO tomorrow evening: so if anyone gets held-up on their way to the stadium & arrive at the last minute, please be mindful of what is - or indeed isn't - going on up in the stands and on the pitch as you go to take your seat(s).
http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx (http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx)
Fuck sake not another one!
I make that four weekends in a row.
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There's a Remembrance Day tribute taking place prior to KO tomorrow evening: so if anyone gets held-up on their way to the stadium & arrive at the last minute, please be mindful of what is - or indeed isn't - going on up in the stands and on the pitch as you go to take your seat(s).
http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx (http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx)
Fuck sake not another one!
I make that four weekends in a row.
It's Poppygeddon!
It's absolute madness. And please, no more buglers playing The Last Post before a football match. If people feel so strongly then go to a Remembrance Service on Poppy Day.
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There's a Remembrance Day tribute taking place prior to KO tomorrow evening: so if anyone gets held-up on their way to the stadium & arrive at the last minute, please be mindful of what is - or indeed isn't - going on up in the stands and on the pitch as you go to take your seat(s).
http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx (http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx)
Fuck sake not another one!
I make that four weekends in a row.
It's Poppygeddon!
It's absolute madness. And please, no more buglers playing The Last Post before a football match. If people feel so strongly then go to a Remembrance Service on Poppy Day.
That's another point. I wonder how many of the people who talk about the need to pay respects and get angry at anyone who disagrees can't be bothered to get up on a Sunday morning and walk to their nearest war memorial?
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I don't understand why football clubs feel the need to make such a big deal about it these days because I have no memory of it ever happening when I was a kid in the 70s and 80s. The cynic in me suggests just a box ticking exercise from clubs who just want to be seen to do the right thing. Whatever it is though it seems to be getting more over the top with every year that passes. Those fuckin buglers are the final straw.
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Auntiesledd
I'm landing in Brighton about 1pm tmw where s best place to get the bus to the Amex I will be drinking around the west street area
Cheers
Walk/stagger up West St to the top; turn left & go past Waterstones on the corner; bear left & you'll see the shopping centre (Churchill Square) on the left hand side. Cross over to the other side of Western Rd & the number 25 stop is outside Marks & Sparks (ish). ;)
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There's a Remembrance Day tribute taking place prior to KO tomorrow evening: so if anyone gets held-up on their way to the stadium & arrive at the last minute, please be mindful of what is - or indeed isn't - going on up in the stands and on the pitch as you go to take your seat(s).
http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx (http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx)
Fuck sake not another one!
I make that four weekends in a row.
That's just due to home teams wanting to show their respect , I don't mind that.
But these minutes applause for Joe bloggs aunties dog who stopped for a piss once in Aston Park are getting tiresome.
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There's a Remembrance Day tribute taking place prior to KO tomorrow evening: so if anyone gets held-up on their way to the stadium & arrive at the last minute, please be mindful of what is - or indeed isn't - going on up in the stands and on the pitch as you go to take your seat(s).
http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx (http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx)
Fuck sake not another one!
I make that four weekends in a row.
That's just due to home teams wanting to show their respect , I don't mind that.
But these minutes applause for Joe bloggs aunties dog who stopped for a piss once in Aston Park are getting tiresome.
I think someone was trying to organise another one for tonight for some young kid who got run over last week. As sad as these things are, it does get too much.
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There's a Remembrance Day tribute taking place prior to KO tomorrow evening: so if anyone gets held-up on their way to the stadium & arrive at the last minute, please be mindful of what is - or indeed isn't - going on up in the stands and on the pitch as you go to take your seat(s).
http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx (http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx)
Fuck sake not another one!
I make that four weekends in a row.
There won't be much left to remember at this rate.
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Remember, remember, remember.......
......you're a Womble :)
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There's a Remembrance Day tribute taking place prior to KO tomorrow evening: so if anyone gets held-up on their way to the stadium & arrive at the last minute, please be mindful of what is - or indeed isn't - going on up in the stands and on the pitch as you go to take your seat(s).
http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx (http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx)
Fuck sake not another one!
I make that four weekends in a row.
There won't be much left to remember at this rate.
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Don't forget Children in need, comic relief, roald Dahl and feed the wee piggies etc day.
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I've never spent so long queuing for trains in my life, absolute fucking shambles. Take my hat off to any Brighton fans daft enough to do that every week.
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It's obviously a regular issue there. There was a specific thread about trains on their North Stand Forum last night.
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I don't understand why football clubs feel the need to make such a big deal about it these days because I have no memory of it ever happening when I was a kid in the 70s and 80s. The cynic in me suggests just a box ticking exercise from clubs who just want to be seen to do the right thing. Whatever it is though it seems to be getting more over the top with every year that passes. Those fuckin buglers are the final straw.
I guess Football clubs would respond that matches are seen as public events nowadays and most public gatherings would've had their remembrance events.
It's a bit like when I was learning to drive and was talking to my instructor who was an Everton fan about end of season lap of honours from the team...was amazed when he said this sort of thing never happened in the 70s and 80s.
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There's a Remembrance Day tribute taking place prior to KO tomorrow evening: so if anyone gets held-up on their way to the stadium & arrive at the last minute, please be mindful of what is - or indeed isn't - going on up in the stands and on the pitch as you go to take your seat(s).
http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx (http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-aston-villa-3420116.aspx)
Fuck sake not another one!
I make that four weekends in a row.
That's just due to home teams wanting to show their respect , I don't mind that.
But these minutes applause for Joe bloggs aunties dog who stopped for a piss once in Aston Park are getting tiresome.
Were you watching me?
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Just had a look on their website and apparently the travel problems after the game were exacerbated by Southern Rail (who seem to pop up on the news quite a lot) making several late and unannounced cancellations just before the end of the game
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Three or four trains on the bounce immediately after full-time in the Lewes direction were cancelled. And two other nearly empty trains went straight through without stopping. Suspect deliberate action by the rail staff. (who are presently in dispute with Southern Rail).
Spoiled what was otherwise a good night out. Credit to Brighton and Villa fans who who were mostly patient and in good humour. But it could have turned nasty.
http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/brighton-hove-albion-3423941.aspx#a3gG2rU0fqkGZo2V.99
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It was an absolute shambles getting out. Southern have a reputation for being shite, but to cancel that many trains, not let the fast trains stop and – the thing that most boiled my piss – not communicate with the thousands of fans trying to get onto trains either side is gross negligence.
Eventually managed to get a train into Brighton and hop on the Gatwick Express back to London; getting back through the front door at 1am. Would it kill Southern to lay on a football special service on matchdays? Christ, it makes the service from Witton look half decent.
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I was on the 11:10 from Brighton to London which had to be switched after 30 minutes wait as the original train had a technical problem. Or no driver. Not sure as there was no announcement. Got into London around 1:15 and home at 2:20.
A mate who is a Villa fan in Brighton told me that his daily southern rail train to Victoria hasn't arrived once on time in 12 months!
If this had been a Saturday 3pm kick off it would have been manageable but for a Friday night it was abysmal. Thanks to Sky and Southern.
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Got back to the north west at half 3 after a brief stop off on the M25 and Birmingham.
The boy was up at half 5. Shattered today.
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Just had a look on their website and apparently the travel problems after the game were exacerbated by Southern Rail (who seem to pop up on the news quite a lot) making several late and unannounced cancellations just before the end of the game
The rail service down here in the south is an absolute disgrace and has been for several months. Even when there's not a strike on, trains are regularly cancelled at short notice, always with the excuse of "non-availability of train crew". When I travel up to Villa Park I always have to allow an extra hour to get to Victoria because my train is likely to be cancelled without warning.
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We were in the queue waiting for the Brighton train as well. There was a couple in front of us who got separated from another two in their party and the stupid security wouldn't let them join them despite only just letting them through. I know they must have a hard job, but it did come across as a bit jobsworthy.
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Having travelled to the stadium on the bus with relative ease, we thought that would be the best way back as well. This proved to be a mistake and we gave up after 45 minutes with only two buses appearing and filling up in that time so we went back to the train. Instead. It made me pine for Upton Park.
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We stayed in the ground after for about 45mins after , walked down to station & was filtered on to trains & back in Brighton town before 11.
Not a bad ground as modern grounds go & the way they cater for away fans was a nice touch . Defo an enjoyable away day
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Apology from Southern. Too fucking late
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-38038260
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How on earth are they allowed to retain their franchise?
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Apology from Southern. Too fucking late
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-38038260
Apology to their fans. But not ours. The useless spunktrumpets.
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I was telling Chico this morning that a mate of mine in Brighton commutes to London on Southern. His morning train has not arrived on time once in a year. So to echo Risso's question, I have no idea how inept you have to be to lose a rail franchise.
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Three day strikes planned leading up to Xmas and the New year as well!
Going to wreck it for hundreds who may not be unable to get home.
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I was telling Chico this morning that a mate of mine in Brighton commutes to London on Southern. His morning train has not arrived on time once in a year. So to echo Risso's question, I have no idea how inept you have to be to lose a rail franchise.
Point of order but I don't think it's a franchise but whatever arrangement they do have with the govt through the DfT they need to get it sorted, I don't know the why's and wherefores but it's a national joke not only in terms of quality but there staff seem to be treated like shit at every turn.
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I was telling Chico this morning that a mate of mine in Brighton commutes to London on Southern. His morning train has not arrived on time once in a year. So to echo Risso's question, I have no idea how inept you have to be to lose a rail franchise.
Point of order but I don't think it's a franchise but whatever arrangement they do have with the govt through the DfT they need to get it sorted, I don't know the why's and wherefores but it's a national joke not only in terms of quality but there staff seem to be treated like shit at every turn.
I'm sure it is a franchise, but whatever. There's not a lot of national sympathy for south-eastern-based commuters ( the image of bowler hatted, pin striped Reggie Perrins and all that) but people are paying thousands for an annual season ticket only for trains to be cancelled without notice. In the summer they announced that they were cancelling over 300 of their daily services. Shocking. People are losing jobs because they can't get to work. I work with people who commute from Brighton and they arrive at work looking like they've already done a shift in a gulag. I'm glad I don't have to use Southern, I'd end up a wreck. There's a dispute over whether guards should be taken off services I think but it really is a scandal
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Apologies you're right it is a franchise but with some key differences in that the franchisee isn't taking any of the risk as they pay all revenues to the DfT and face no penalty for cancelling services!!!! In effect they're a managing agent for the government, or a nationalised service in all but name. Whoever offered that deal at the DfT wants fucking shooting.
Completely concur on how commuters are being treated.
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I was telling Chico this morning that a mate of mine in Brighton commutes to London on Southern. His morning train has not arrived on time once in a year. So to echo Risso's question, I have no idea how inept you have to be to lose a rail franchise.
Inept enough not to donate to the Tory party, probably.
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I was telling Chico this morning that a mate of mine in Brighton commutes to London on Southern. His morning train has not arrived on time once in a year. So to echo Risso's question, I have no idea how inept you have to be to lose a rail franchise.
Inept enough not to donate to the Tory party, probably.
Well said.
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Astonishingly bad if they keep it....
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/southern-rail-operator-could-escape-losing-the-contract-because-the-department-for-transport-will-a7441206.html%3Famp?client=safari