Disgruntled commuters have been slating the new layout of the station, claiming the platforms are too small and seemed to be permanently overcrowded.
BBC travel London documents that London Bridge station on average has the most delays, which isn’t ideal considering it’s the fourth busiest station in the country, and according to Network Rail brings 56 million passengers into the capital every year.
In August Network Rail’s head was reported to have said that the new concourse won’t be enough to solve the issued of long-term commuters using the station.
Commuters have taken to twitter to voice their less then satisfactory opinions regarding the renovations.
https://twitter.com/CloHarding/status/770644927113990144
About to experience my first rush hour of the new London Bridge station. Expecting the worst
— Liz Haverda (@LizHaverda) August 30, 2016
Same old @Se_Railway London Bridge an absolute nightmare….who the fuck designed the new station?? #southeastern
— Danny Turner (@dannyturner1974) August 30, 2016
When asked about London Bridge station, kvetching commuter Alicia Gavin said, “It sucks” and “They never give you any explanation when trains are cancelled”
Chief Executive of Network Rail, Mark Carne, said he lacked confidence that the train services and station would meet the needs of it’s ever expanding passenger numbers over the next 50 years. According to Network Rail, there has been an average growth of passenger numbers by 5% each year, meaning more stress on the station and it’s commuters.
The station seems to constantly suffer from delays, although some have little to do with the train services or station itself. As seen with major delays on November 8th, when a man jumped onto the railway line at Norwood, removed his top and began rapping.
Network Rail has released statements reminding commuters that renovations aren’t yet complete, and so the workings of the station won’t be at optimal level until the process is finished in 2018.
The station has been slandered for it’s confusing layout. A spokeswoman from Network Rail responded to the comments, saying, “The new station layout will take some time to get used to but there are lots of staff in blue to help commuters find their way around.”
We will just have to wait and see if the anarchy is relieved after renovations are completed, at which point Network Rail won’t be able to use it’s excuse that upgrades are still underway.
