Category Archives: Network Rail

Arundel MP predicts 2018 Sussex Bonfire themes

Posted on June 28, 2018 by ianchisnall

A few days ago I wrote a blog which was also published in the Argus newspaper that focused on the shocking decision by most Tory Sussex MPs to vote to retain the Govia Thameslink Railway franchise and support their friend … Continue reading →

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I hope you have a good journey

Posted on June 25, 2018 by ianchisnall

For anyone on a train or about to head off to a station, travelling to work or to a place of entertainment, I hope that your journey is a good one. You may be interested to know that according to … Continue reading →

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Brexit and Trains – Two major failings of our Government

Posted on June 11, 2018 by ianchisnall

The significance of the next two days in Parliament seems huge to those people who are still feeling engaged and concerned about the process of leaving or remaining in the European Union. Writing as someone who believes our departure will … Continue reading →

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When will Parliament step up to the footplate?

Posted on June 6, 2018 by ianchisnall

The theory that the House of Commons is supposed to act in a manner that holds the Government to account was shown to be rather lacking following the 82 minute debate which took place on Monday over ‘Rail Timetabling’. The … Continue reading →

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A strange question from a local MP

Posted on March 10, 2018 by ianchisnall

This image is from ‘They work for You’ which publishes transcripts from Parliament whenever an MP speaks. Henry Smith asked this on Wednesday and he appears to be suggesting that Southern Water could have done a better job of protecting … Continue reading →

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Irony of the new role for Uckfield’s MP

Posted on January 23, 2018 by ianchisnall

The need for the Government to resolve the lack of rail line between Lewes and Uckfield in East Sussex is very clear to most people living in the area around the potential route and also those who try to travel … Continue reading →

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Department for Transport travel costs

Posted on January 21, 2018 by ianchisnall

Last Monday Labour MP Andrew Gwynne asked the Government about their expenditure on travel for the Department for Transport over the last 4 years. It is not clear what was at the back of his mind in asking the question, … Continue reading →

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Japanese Commuters must be envious

Posted on December 12, 2017 by ianchisnall

The unexpected news that the trains in parts of Surrey have been upgraded by Govia Thameslink Rail must have created a great deal of envy in Japan. After all it was only ten months ago that Chris Grayling told MPs: “I have … Continue reading →

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Lets help end the ‘Trouble on our Trains’

Posted on November 7, 2017 by ianchisnall

Last night on Channel 4 Dispatches the documentary showed some of the small number of very appalling men who attend football matches across the UK, using trains to get from home to the relevant football grounds and back again. One … Continue reading →

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The need for an effective timetable

Posted on October 29, 2017 by ianchisnall

According to one of Philip Hammond’s predecessors (William Lowndes) ‘Take care of the pence; for the pounds will take care of themselves’. Sadly this sort of attitude does not sit well with our modern day Parliamentarians. Every time a written … Continue reading →

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