Thanks for that, Stuving. Handy, as my first visit to London since the new timetable was introduced is next week. My business will be completed by around 1700, so it's a choice between catching one of the very few semi-fast trains listed or killing time - something I can do in the summer wandering around parks and Olde London, but not so pleasant in February...
As a
gentleman of a very certain age, I need to bear in mind where toilets are available. Until a year ago, I visited London a couple of times a month and over five or six hours would drink a fair amount of liquid (but hardly any alcohol), especially as I have a dry mouth. (And in summer heat we are enjoined to drink lots of water.)
This week's visit includes lunch with a close friend in a Strand restaurant, then coffee with another friend in Highgate. No problems with getting to Paddington afterwards, but I'm conscious that, given the very limited rush-hour choice, I may end up on a
TfL» train that takes 55 minutes or so (plus any delays) to Reading without any toilets.
I was not impressed by the TfL explanation that the average Crossrail journey will take 20 minutes.
So I'll be limiting my liquid intake. Fingers crossed for my journey - but hopefully I won't have to cross my legs.
Marlburian