C2c Rail

Advantages: It gets you from A to B quickly
Disadvantages: overcrowding, dirty trains, no guard, CAN be hard to buy a ticket.

C2C is definitely one of the best railway companies, but not quite as good as South West Trains, not everything can be perfect. C2C is run by Nationan Express, between London Fenchurch Street and Southend and Shoeburyness. There are effectivly 3 lines here, mainline from London Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness, via Basildon. The Tilbury Loop is from Fenchurch Street to Shoebury once again, but this time via Tilbury. For the third time there is a ...
...are ticket machines at all C2C stations now where you can buy the basic tickets for travel on the same day only. All stations also have ticket offices which have varying and restricted opening hours, where you can buy the whole range of tickets - from standard day returns, to travel cards to advance purchase, to rover tickets to car park tickets. When the ticket office is closed, you have no choice but to use the machine, which sometimes don't work, ... Read review

Advantages: A chance for National Express to shine
Disadvantages: A chance for the misery line to return

...provided more money but will c2c drop to the level of Siverlink or will Silverlink improve? The London Southend line needs a better integration with other rail routes so National Express may show initiative by developing the systems they own and linking them. c2c may benefit from the takeover otherwise the misery line will return and prove an embarrassment for Teddy Taylor and William Hague. Privitisation must go alongside prudent yet dynamic leadership. ... Read review

Advantages: Relieve congested terminii
Disadvantages: Havoc for tiemetable planners

In order to relieve congestion at he major London Terminii I suggest that with the next stage of franchises there be major changes to The North London Line so that trains from Southend may serve other major cities. Trains could reach Watford, Birmingham and the North West. The new trains offer speed and comfort when they work. Give the trains a chance and let us have have a more integrated rail system. Other train operators sould also use the Southend ... Read review

Advantages: Reliable, comfortable
Disadvantages: Pricey

...in saying I work for c2c and I wish I would of wrote this review sooner as my opinion has not been altered and I'm not in any way biased and will be upfront about things. I do hope no one thinks I'm saying it for the sake I work for it but this is just an honest opinion of it, and yes, there are still plenty of disadvantages. The first thing about c2c is they are reliable. We've been told that the company has topped the reliablity league for some ...
...only been delayed once by c2c which I think is reasonable. The trouble with c2c is when something delays then, it's usually problems with the overhead lines which can cause huge delays. From an outsider point of view and insider, I can see it is frustrating BUT it's not a minor problem when a fault happens overhead so it can take time. C2C seem to get a lot of suicides which can take ages and can be quite traumitizing for the people around. People ... Read review

Advantages: On time, good value for money, comfortable
Disadvantages: When delayed the trains can be badly delayed

I remember LTS very well, the old misery line. Never on time, HUGE delays, I remember it got so bad people used to open the old slam doors and walk down the platform! I think the whole make-over is brilliant. I use it to go to Fenchurch Street every day and It's always comfortable, good value for money. Firstly they are very reliable. They have topped the PPM league for two months running, always over 90% of trains are on time. There are the odd ...
...tannoy and they are never usually more than three minutes late. The trains are comfortable and smooth, no bumping around like on the old district line, the alternative way to get to fenchurch (tower hill) and they are fast. They usually run quite a few fast services in the peak-times which is really handy if your in a bit of a rush! I also find the weekend fares really good, if you fancy a day down at southend they do really good weekend fares! There's ... Read review

Advantages: A third off rail fares
Disadvantages: Too many restrictions

...Underground station • If you forget to bring your rail card with you have to pay full fare. You are not entitled to apply for this money back. • If a ticket office and machine is broken at a station and you need to get a ticket with your discount card put some small change in the permit to travel machines at stations and purchase your ticket on the train or at the other end. • Your rail card (excluding Family) is not valid without a photo card. • No refunds on rail cards. • You can't use your rail card to purchase discounted tickets for others. Unless it's the family rail card and your with others. • The list of companies accepting rail cards. c2c One Silverlink GNER Central Trains Midland Mainline Northen Rail First Great Western South West Trains Virgin Trains Chiltren Railways Arriva... Read review

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Advantages: Free entry
Disadvantages: limited supply of rides

...in the world), but the east side also. It was then the park was renamed Adventure Island. New rides are added almost every year and it will provide a fun filled family day out. Location: Sunken Gardens West, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1EE The park is situated along Southend Sea Front (Western Esplanade) and easy to access though a variety of different types of transport. By Car: Take junction 29 or 30 off of the M25, eastbound towards Southend on Sea. As you begin to near the town centre, you will see those brown attractions signs which will lead you directly to the park. The park itself doesn't have any parking, but there is ample parking along the seafront just a short walk away. By Train: At the moment there is an offer with both c2c and 'one' railways offering free return rail travel when you ask for an 'Adventure... Read review

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Advantages: A wide range of transport available for getting around in LONDON!, Travel card cheapest way to travel...
Disadvantages: Can get busy, tacky buses/trains, can get hot....

...to different piers like Westminster, Kew, Canary Wharf, Waterloo and others to name. The boats I’ve seen and they do look nice. Tickets available vary from single to returns. Some cost from £7 +. If you go to www.transportforlondon.gov.uk they have the routes and fares there. National Rail / Rail}}} Yes, another form of transport. Many trains run into London and out of London and within London. Many rail companies are covered in London like c2c, Thames link, virgin, southeast, great east/west and many others. This is also a good way of traveling around in London. It is faster and saves times. Avoid rush hours. I can’t give all details on national rail but for more information visit www.nationalrail.co.uk. Prices vary for all train companies. You can travel with a travel card but it has to be within your zones and within London... Read review

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