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AIBU to be surprised that the trains don't run over Christmas?

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HeritageQuay · 22/12/2024 18:13

So I've been invited by friends to their Christmas lunch in central London. Having been on my own for the last few years, I was delighted to be invited and immediately accepted.

I live about 50 miles outside London and so travel by train is clearly the most sensible option. Accordingly I have been ordering presents etc. on Amazon for delivery to my hosts.

So today I tried to look up train times, only to find that there are no trains at all on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. This came as complete surprise to me, is this a one-off or is it a regular thing?

Not quite sure how to get there now as the last thing I want to do is drive through London with all the issues re Congestion Charge / Ulez / Street parking etc., and in any case I wanted to enjoy a few drinks at Christmas!

How do other people travel at Christmas?

OP posts:
Wolfpa · 22/12/2024 18:16

Why would you expect the trains to be running?

Destiny123 · 22/12/2024 18:16

Always happens.. fantastic when you're a Dr working in London and have a 3h commute in (not out of choice as health education england allocated you there), to a 13h day and have to pay £90 each way in taxis (which sometimes the trust refunds you half off whilst taking tax/ni/student loans of the receipt value)... no extra pay just an 8h day in lieu.

Not bitter much :P

Rocksaltrita · 22/12/2024 18:15

National Express? They’re running and have quite a witty advert out at the moment about the trains not working being crackers.

Whoarethoseguys · 22/12/2024 18:15

I have never known trains or buses to run on Christmas day. Train staff need to take time off too
People who travel either travel the day before or get a taxi.

TotallyTwisted · 22/12/2024 18:15

It has always been like this where I live. Assuming you're an adult who's always lived in the UK, I don't know how you can be surprised by this!

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