Tag Archives: Elmstead Woods

A MOMENT OF SERENITY AT ELMSTEAD WOODS STATION

Posted on 03/02/2011 by

As we rush to catch the 7.21 to Cannon Street, or single-mindedly seek the optimum position on the station platform, it’s easy to miss what’s around us. But next time you arrive at Elmstead Woods station, pause for a moment. … Continue reading →

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TEN QUESTIONS TO ASK SOUTHEASTERN MANAGERS

Posted on 02/02/2011 by

On Thursday Southeastern will stage another of its cack-handed PR exercises by holding a “meet the manager session” at Cannon Street between 8am and 10am. To help passengers make the most of this session, ChislehurstNews – which represents long suffering … Continue reading →

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THIS IS THE AGE OF SOUTHEASTERN TRAINS: FALLING PERFORMANCE AND RISING PRICES

Posted on 01/01/2011 by

The performance of Southeastern trains took a nosedive over the last month as the company prepares to introduce inflation-busting fare increases, new figures reveal. The punctuality of trains from Chislehurst and Elmstead Woods fell to 71.5 per cent in the … Continue reading →

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MERRY CHISLEHURST CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

Posted on 24/12/2010 by

With thanks to Ian Beckman, Anna Hirst, Alison Kilsby, Rob Holman and Jim Blade for submitting these excellent festive photos of Chislehurst.

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SOUTHEASTERN FINALLY TELLS TRUTH ABOUT ITS TRAINS

Posted on 22/12/2010 by

For months Southeastern trains has been slated for its appalling levels of communication with its passengers, with confusing and contradictory information about its service. Passengers from Chislehurst and Elmstead Woods which rely on this monopoly service have borne the brunt … Continue reading →

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INSIDE THE SOUTHEASTERN BUNKER

Posted on 20/12/2010 by

Here’s the antidote to the misinformation, the excuses and, of course, the long cold waits on the platforms of Elmstead Woods and Chislehurst. (c/o AngryKentCommuter; inspiration from Darryl Chamberlain; contains spicy language)

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ICE, SNOW AND LONDON WOE

Posted on 30/11/2010 by

It’s been snowing for a week in the north (the UK, not London) but a day of snow in the South East sends the media into a frenzy of Frozen Britain stories. Not to be outdone, we’ve heard quite a … Continue reading →

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