I’ll be moving to moving to Wimbledon, how is catching the train there?
Anyone who commutes in London knows that some stations become appear an absolute nightmare during rush hour. I see people standing on the platform, watching train after train pull in, only to see they’re packed to the doors, with no chance of squeezing on. Thankfully I am too poor to live so close to London…!
For me, Earlsfield is a prime example—good luck to those getting on a train there in the morning! And the last few stations on the District Wimbledon Branch before Earl’s Court? Seems like practically a game of survival during peak hours. Thameslink Sutton Branch towards the last few stations, hell on earth.
I know I’m not alone in watching this struggle. What stations do you find nearly impossible to board at during rush hour? Do you sit and watch, or are you one of the poor sods trying to squeeze on? Let’s hear your commuting horror stories!
Thameslink – Loughborough Junction. Now they’ve built a massive apartment building behind the station it’s probably going to get even worse, not like they’ve added anymore trains to accommodate this huge influx as far as I’m aware. For me it was either the 8am train or nothing. I’ve been on mat leave so blissfully unaware of it these days but dreading the return to work next month.
Peak time commuter trains are busy, more on this breaking story as it arrives
Seems a bit naff using pictures from strike days to try and make a point about regular commuting. It’s busy enough on some stations, take your own pics or don’t add them at all?
I’ll probably be hated for this as well, and it’s not the solution but needs must.
From what I’ve observed, train etiquette in London is terrible and Tfl do little to educate people.
At busy times I observe the following a lot:
– the full length of the platform not being used. People lazily stand at the nearest entry point to the platform, meaning this will be the fullest part of the train when it arrives and leads to overcrowding at one point on the platform
– people not removing backpacks at busy times. You are essentially removing room for one standing passenger when you do this.
– standing passengers all wanting to stay near the door, meaning there’s a massive crush near the door and people don’t spread down and stand in front of the seats.
– not all available seating being used when busy, again removes a standing passenger room
It’s not the solution to the overcrowding but the above would at least make people’s lives a bit more bearable and get more people on trains.
I go back along the line to where it’s quieter but did end up at Hayes & Harlington once 😕
The only correct answer here is Clapham North. Absolute NIGHTMARE of a station and even more annoying the train chucks a load of people at the next stop (Stockwell).
For overground users, I would say Norwood Junction is pretty awful too. Trains aren’t all that frequent either which makes it even more frustrating.
Clapham Common and Clapham North.
The platforms of death certainly don’t help either.
This is my daily commute on a Tuesday and Thursday on both the overground train (Thameslink) into London and then on the tube! And it’s only getting worse. My overground train is always cancelled or delayed and the next one is usally around 20 mins later so it’s obviously always rammed.
Northern line beyond Balham really is “you’re not sitting down” – on bad days (so most weekdays and some weekends) it’s “good luck suckers”.
The real problem is not enough trains and not enough lines. We just need to build.
Oval was terrible so I used to walk to Kennington as people change northern line branches which frees up a few inches of space. Fulham Broadway equally awful.
Conversely Brixton, East Finchley & Shepherd’s Bush Market were a relative delight
“r/peopleliveincities”
Defo Clapham Common in the top 3.
Southwark, in between London Bridge and Waterloo, you’re never gettin’ on
Moorgate peak hour Northern line was horrible
So glad I moved away from all this with cycling.
I’m confused, is this a question? Or an article that is missing from the post? Very low res images nicked from google too
to me it feels weird, that so many people exist, that don’t get super anxious in such a situation. it would simply not be an option for me to get involved with this
You can’t get on a train going North from New Cross Gate any more between around 8:15 and 8:45. It used to be bad but it became untenable after the Elizabeth Line opened.
Old Street
no able bodied person should be boarding the central line from Liverpool St to Bank at 8.30 in the morning please!!!
I’ve done 24/7 shift work for more than 10 years now, with somewhat unsocial start times, and have completely forgotten what peak time trains look like.
Bliss.
Had one of these on the jubilee line the other day, I was suprised the guy who slotted himself in front of me was so comfortable as I was practically spooning him 😂
I’m not saying that I have the answer but surely, there has to be a better way.
This looks hideous to be a part of, every sodding working day.
There is still plenty of room in the first two pictures.
Winter does make trains appear busier as the puffer jackets take up a lot of space.
Baker street. Couldnt even get off the tube today due to it being so full
I feel like West Hampstead is getting worse every year. It’s a huge interchange for the overground and Thameslink
Bethnal Green is also a nightmare. Everyone gets off at the next stop- liverpool street but no one gets off at Bethnal Green. I usually have to wait for about 4 tubes before I can get on.
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I’ll be moving to moving to Wimbledon, how is catching the train there?
Anyone who commutes in London knows that some stations become appear an absolute nightmare during rush hour. I see people standing on the platform, watching train after train pull in, only to see they’re packed to the doors, with no chance of squeezing on. Thankfully I am too poor to live so close to London…!
For me, Earlsfield is a prime example—good luck to those getting on a train there in the morning! And the last few stations on the District Wimbledon Branch before Earl’s Court? Seems like practically a game of survival during peak hours. Thameslink Sutton Branch towards the last few stations, hell on earth.
I know I’m not alone in watching this struggle. What stations do you find nearly impossible to board at during rush hour? Do you sit and watch, or are you one of the poor sods trying to squeeze on? Let’s hear your commuting horror stories!
Thameslink – Loughborough Junction. Now they’ve built a massive apartment building behind the station it’s probably going to get even worse, not like they’ve added anymore trains to accommodate this huge influx as far as I’m aware. For me it was either the 8am train or nothing. I’ve been on mat leave so blissfully unaware of it these days but dreading the return to work next month.
Peak time commuter trains are busy, more on this breaking story as it arrives
Seems a bit naff using pictures from strike days to try and make a point about regular commuting. It’s busy enough on some stations, take your own pics or don’t add them at all?
I’ll probably be hated for this as well, and it’s not the solution but needs must.
From what I’ve observed, train etiquette in London is terrible and Tfl do little to educate people.
At busy times I observe the following a lot:
– the full length of the platform not being used. People lazily stand at the nearest entry point to the platform, meaning this will be the fullest part of the train when it arrives and leads to overcrowding at one point on the platform
– people not removing backpacks at busy times. You are essentially removing room for one standing passenger when you do this.
– standing passengers all wanting to stay near the door, meaning there’s a massive crush near the door and people don’t spread down and stand in front of the seats.
– not all available seating being used when busy, again removes a standing passenger room
It’s not the solution to the overcrowding but the above would at least make people’s lives a bit more bearable and get more people on trains.
I go back along the line to where it’s quieter but did end up at Hayes & Harlington once 😕
The only correct answer here is Clapham North. Absolute NIGHTMARE of a station and even more annoying the train chucks a load of people at the next stop (Stockwell).
For overground users, I would say Norwood Junction is pretty awful too. Trains aren’t all that frequent either which makes it even more frustrating.
Clapham Common and Clapham North.
The platforms of death certainly don’t help either.
This is my daily commute on a Tuesday and Thursday on both the overground train (Thameslink) into London and then on the tube! And it’s only getting worse. My overground train is always cancelled or delayed and the next one is usally around 20 mins later so it’s obviously always rammed.
Northern line beyond Balham really is “you’re not sitting down” – on bad days (so most weekdays and some weekends) it’s “good luck suckers”.
The real problem is not enough trains and not enough lines. We just need to build.
Oval was terrible so I used to walk to Kennington as people change northern line branches which frees up a few inches of space. Fulham Broadway equally awful.
Conversely Brixton, East Finchley & Shepherd’s Bush Market were a relative delight
“r/peopleliveincities”
Defo Clapham Common in the top 3.
Southwark, in between London Bridge and Waterloo, you’re never gettin’ on
Moorgate peak hour Northern line was horrible
So glad I moved away from all this with cycling.
I’m confused, is this a question? Or an article that is missing from the post? Very low res images nicked from google too
to me it feels weird, that so many people exist, that don’t get super anxious in such a situation. it would simply not be an option for me to get involved with this
You can’t get on a train going North from New Cross Gate any more between around 8:15 and 8:45. It used to be bad but it became untenable after the Elizabeth Line opened.
Old Street
no able bodied person should be boarding the central line from Liverpool St to Bank at 8.30 in the morning please!!!
I’ve done 24/7 shift work for more than 10 years now, with somewhat unsocial start times, and have completely forgotten what peak time trains look like.
Bliss.
Had one of these on the jubilee line the other day, I was suprised the guy who slotted himself in front of me was so comfortable as I was practically spooning him 😂
I’m not saying that I have the answer but surely, there has to be a better way.
This looks hideous to be a part of, every sodding working day.
There is still plenty of room in the first two pictures.
Winter does make trains appear busier as the puffer jackets take up a lot of space.
Baker street. Couldnt even get off the tube today due to it being so full
I feel like West Hampstead is getting worse every year. It’s a huge interchange for the overground and Thameslink
Bethnal Green is also a nightmare. Everyone gets off at the next stop- liverpool street but no one gets off at Bethnal Green. I usually have to wait for about 4 tubes before I can get on.
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