So I cannot really blame South Eastern for this little rant but its all part of the lovely rail system.
Last night I left the office a bit late and went to Cannon Street. Looked at the main board platform 7 for Ashford no problem got a minute no rush. Get to platform 7 the board said listen for announcements nothing about Ashford.
At this point 40 seconds to go so still no real rush. I thought I would ask one of the helpful train staff (can you see the sarcasm in print I am never sure). Me "is this the train to Ashford" moron in hi vis jacket at gate "yes mate you better hurry". I stick my ticket in the gate and run to the first carriage with open doors and jump on.
Train leaves at this point the scrolling message on the train starts to scroll. Calling at London bridge, "no problem" Rochester, Chatham "crap" ending up at Ramsgate "lying mo fo!".
So I had to jump off at London bridge and wait there for the real train to Ashford.
Like I say not Strictly South Eastern fault but still added to my already crap expensive journey home.
