So I shall start with praise. During rush hour FGW has a few extra trains running between London and Oxford, and vice versa which are a semi-fast service meaning no change at Reading and home in just under an hour. Genius, FGW I salute you for this.
However, and you knew this was coming, there are never, ever enough carriages, especially on a Friday. As a result many of us have to stand to at least Maidenhead. And as the journey takes us past one of your depots my heart skips with joy at unused rolling stock sitting there whilst we all play sardines. It's even better on a hot day like today when some people are smelling less than fresh (complimentary deodorant would help, though we'd then all choke on the fumes as people went spray happy.)
Would it really be to difficult to utilise the spare rolling stock during peak hours? It can't be difficult can it? If it is a Mission Impossible then maybe Tom Cruise could help, after all he's done quite a few impossible things in the films.
On a serious note it isn't safe either. Tonight as we changed track at a set of points, on person lost their balance and took out a few others, like a game of human Domino Rally. I actually caught one very grateful lady.
So FGW will you accept this mission to actually do the right thing by your customers? Could Tom Cruise help?
This message will self destruct in 10 seconds......well it won't really but I always wanted to say that.
Enjoy the rest of the warm weather and your weekend. I'll be back next week.
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