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Bye Bye First Capital Connect



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HawkTheSeagull

New member
Jan 31, 2012
9,122
Eastbourne
It is FCCs last day of operation today as tomorrow their franchise is taken over by Govia, who also operate Southern and Southeastern.

All former FCC services will be rebranded as "Thameslink" again. Southern and Thameslink will then merge in the near future.

Cant say many people will be sad about this, hopefully things start to improve quickly......until a Thameslink train fails on Monday morning screwing up most of Sussex.
 




Beach Hut

Beach Hut

Brighton Bhuna Boy
Jul 5, 2003
71,959
Living In a Box
Indeed, some of us have very early starts tomorrow morning checking the migration works correctly.
 


Westdene Seagull

Westdene Seagull

aka Cap'n Carl Firecrotch
NSC Patron
Oct 27, 2003
21,001
The arse end of Hangleton
Can't say I've ever noticed much of a difference in service between Southern and FCC ( both are pretty dire ) but at least the Southern rolling stock is of decent quality - hopefully they'll introduce it to FCC services as well.
 


Tom Hark Preston Park

Tom Hark Preston Park

Will Post For Cash
Jul 6, 2003
70,144
Westdene Seagull said:
Can't say I've ever noticed much of a difference in service between Southern and FCC ( both are pretty dire ) but at least the Southern rolling stock is of decent quality - hopefully they'll introduce it to FCC services as well.
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That works well until it snows. Then the trains stop running in the following order:

1st to stop running (almost immediately the first flake falls) - Gatwick Express
2nd - Southern (shortly after the second flake falls)
3rd - FCC/Thameslink (continue to run their rudimentary box cars flashing and sparking like crazy through any amount of snow until Network Rail hoist the white flag)
 


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Husty

Mooderator
Oct 18, 2008
11,991
Really annoying. The cheap FCC only tickets were just about the only thing on the line approaching value for money. I envisage even more child singles to Preston Park in the future for me.
 




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HawkTheSeagull

New member
Jan 31, 2012
9,122
Eastbourne
Westdene Seagull said:
Can't say I've ever noticed much of a difference in service between Southern and FCC ( both are pretty dire ) but at least the Southern rolling stock is of decent quality - hopefully they'll introduce it to FCC services as well.
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The older FCC stock is being withdrawn and replaced shortly. Same with Southern, they are also withdrawing the older stock, including the unsuitable Gatwick Express trains.

Probably apt that Thameslink tomorrow start with a bus replacement as well between Haywards Heath and Brighton.
 








Notters

Notters

Well-known member
Oct 20, 2003
24,869
Guiseley
Westdene Seagull said:
Can't say I've ever noticed much of a difference in service between Southern and FCC ( both are pretty dire ) but at least the Southern rolling stock is of decent quality - hopefully they'll introduce it to FCC services as well.
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I actually much prefer the fcc trains. The seats are more comfortable, you can open the window and they don't bounce around QUITE as much.
 








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pcol

Member
Nov 1, 2010
86
As someone that only uses the train at the weekend I couldn't care less about the quality, just the prices. FCC win hands down at that.
 




dazzer6666

dazzer6666

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NSC Patron
Mar 27, 2013
52,367
Burgess Hill
As a London bound commuter, I go out of my way where I can to avoid FCC trains (not always easy given I go in and out of London. Bridge unfortunately). Decrepit, uncomfortable, badly designed heaps of shite that are often cancelled at short notice. Goodbye and good riddance.
 




studio150

studio150

Well-known member
Jul 30, 2011
29,610
On the Border
FCC seats better? Come on try taking a seat opposite an occupied seat. and your legs are wrapped around your head. FCC seats are designed for children and adults from the 1700s when the average height was much smaller
 


Bry Nylon

Bry Nylon

Test your smoke alarm
Helpful Moderator
Jul 21, 2003
19,841
Playing snooker
Govia has got to be one of the most appropriate names for a train operator.

"Go via replacement bus service due to over-running engineering works..."
 


Herr Tubthumper

Herr Tubthumper

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Jul 11, 2003
59,481
The Fatherland
This wouldn't happen in Germany.
 










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