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Commuter train delayed by the wrong sort of rain

Discussie in 'On Track.' gestart door Pewsey Beaste, 24 apr 2007.

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    We've had leaves on the line and the wrong kind of snow.

    Now there's a new excuse for hold-ups on the railways - light drizzle.

    That was the reason given to hundreds of commuters who were delayed on their way into London.
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    A driver taking the 5.39am from Brighton station complained that the excess wetness was slowing him down.

    He said over the public address system: "Light rain does make train-driving conditions more difficult. Because of this, there will be delays going into London this morning. We apologise for the inconvenience this causes to your journeys into London.

    For rest of article, see http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/localnew ... f_rain.php
     
    Pewsey Beaste, 24 apr 2007
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