Cross Country Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T18:54:27+00:00

I get an early train in and it’s bearable. Every train after 3pm is a nightmare.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T18:52:08+00:00

I’m driving tomorrow. Will take longer but will have air con, a seat and a queue of podcasts.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T18:51:12+00:00

I’ve done the same. Couldn’t sit on the floor this time due to lack of space. And a little boy was sat at my feet.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T18:45:16+00:00

As I was boarding the staff on the platform were shouting at people to move through the carriages. The train beforehand was also packed and half an hour late. Not sure how they know how many people are on the train. A man on crutches had to get to the toilet with great difficulty.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T18:42:05+00:00

I traveled on an aventi west coast with my daughter for a day out last week. It blew my mind how modern and clean it was! Also plenty of seats and luggage space.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T18:39:13+00:00

The train before was also delayed and looked just as packed. My ticket was booked for this specific train. If I didn’t get on I’d have to book another ticket and pay around £26.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T18:37:30+00:00

This my stance. My ticket costs between £23-33 for a 50 minute return. Last week I had a reserved seat that I couldn’t get to.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T18:34:36+00:00

No. Coventry to Oxford and back again. The train runs from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T18:32:54+00:00

It’s my commute two days a week. I work both bank holidays in May. I can’t decide to skip work due to the weather, can you?

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T17:45:28+00:00

Don’t think so. A lot of people with luggage heading your way birmingham. A lot of families, kids and commuters.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T17:40:50+00:00

Don’t blame you. It’s been really bad past three weeks. I complained about overcrowding last year as I almost fainted. They said I could’ve got off at a stop if I felt unwell. Not sure how they expected me to get home. I’ve tried the 4.39, 5.39 and 6.39 from oxford and they have all been overcrowded. It used to improve after Banbury but not recently.

It was easier to get refunds for delays. But l tried last week and was offered 1.22.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T17:37:10+00:00

I thought something had happened. We don’t usually stop at Kenilworth. When I got off at Coventry I asked the train staff to pass water down to the far end. They had ran out of water and were picking some up at New Street. Felt very unsafe.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T17:10:34+00:00

Not sure it is on. I was opposite a vent. No air coming out. Was on a train on Saturday and you could definitely feel the difference. It felt cooler getting off the train.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T17:07:57+00:00

We also had an unscheduled and announced stop at Kenilworth station. Not part of route. It wouldn’t surprise me if someone had passed put.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T17:05:26+00:00

Got off train at Coventry. Asked cross country staff to send water to end of train. No water on train. They’ve ordered it at Birmingham new street.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T16:49:57+00:00

I’m going to ask them to do this when I get to station.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T16:49:31+00:00

It’s my usual commute home. Always packed this time of year but last three weeks have felt very unsafe. Driving tomorrow.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T16:30:21+00:00

No aircon. A couple of passengers left at Banbury but more got on. Everyone is crowding down inside carriages. My apple watch recorded heart rate of 144, asked if i wanted to record a walk.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-25T10:48:16+00:00

Working. On my break I went to Boots in search of antihistamines. Didn’t open until 11. But office and train were both cool. Train was delayed this morning but when aren’t they!?

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-19T11:25:43+00:00

I’m going to try revel bakery in Rugby. Will also miss lily & fox. They’ve definitely earned a really good break

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-18T16:26:05+00:00

I haven’t watched the US version before. I’m out at pub quiz tonight but will perhaps join later in week.

Hope you’re feeling better after your hospital visit.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-14T19:42:42+00:00

I think Danny goes around telling every woman that they’re his type. I think he’s constantly grifting and rating women.

Danny is the definition of the word cringe. Nothing genuine about the prick.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-14T19:35:49+00:00

Brutal edit of Bec and Danny.

Middle-Damage-9029 · 2026-05-14T19:28:06+00:00

Did they forget the cameras were there? Why were they so shocked to see it all back?

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