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Increased compensation for train commuters
10:11am Wednesday 24th March 2010
TRAIN company First Capital Connect has increased compensation for season ticket holders for the serious and prolonged disruption of its winter service.
Mutiny on First Capital Connect train
1:22pm Friday 26th February 2010
ANGRY commuters refused to leave a train being taken out of service this morning at Cricklewood station.
MP calls for improvements to train services
10:43am Friday 12th February 2010
HERTSMERE MP James Clappison MP has stated First Capital Connect’s franchise could be put into question if improvements are not made soon.
Angry passengers share train woes with rail managers
9:39am Friday 12th February 2010
DISGRUNTLED train passengers got to air their views at a question and answer session at Elstree & Borehamwood train station on Wednesday evening.
MP asks for greater scrutiny powers on First Capital Connect
10:08am Tuesday 9th February 2010
THE MP for Hendon has called for a new Bill to give greater scrutiny powers to councils to let them review the activities of companies such as First Capital Connect.
Passengers vent frustrations on First Capital Connect bosses
4:10pm Tuesday 2nd February 2010
VICTIMS of the First Capital Connect train chaos unleashed their outrage on company bosses when they met face-to-face to discuss the recent disruptions to the Thameslink service.
First Capital Connect reveals compensation package for commuters
12:21pm Thursday 28th January 2010
First Capital Connect, which operates the line which runs through Elstree & Borehamwood and Radlett stations, is to offer up to ten days free travel to frustrated commuters.
Thameslink refund scheme announced
10:21am Wednesday 27th January 2010
A BELEAGURED rail operator has revealed the compensation packet it is going to offer passengers on the Thameslink line who have suffered three months of disruption.
MPs join calls to strip train firm of franchise
6:40pm Tuesday 26th January 2010
THE MPs for Hendon and Finchley have put their names to a motion in the House of Commons calling for First Capital Connect to be stripped of its franchise for a “gross lack of competence”.
Commuters can grill FCC managers on Thursday
7:30am Tuesday 26th January 2010
MANAGERS from beleaguered rail company First Capital Connect are hosting a question and answers session with commuters on Thursday.
First Capital Connect franchise threatened unless services improve
1:31pm Thursday 21st January 2010
A BELEAGURED train operator has said it is doing “all we can to improve services” after a threat from the transport secretary about the future of their franchise.
Train firm defends franchise after government threat
7:20am Wednesday 20th January 2010
A BELEAGURED train operator has said it is doing “all we can to improve services” after a threat from the transport secretary about the future of their franchise.
Improved compensation deal for Thameslink customers
5:36pm Tuesday 19th January 2010
AN IMPROVED compensation offer is being put together for passengers affected by the long-running disruptions to First Capital Connect services through Mill Hill and Hendon.
Thameslink back to 'normal'
9:15am Monday 18th January 2010
THAMESLINK commuters are experiencing a normal service today, according to train company First Capital Connect.
First Capital Connect: We understand your concerns
10:17am Friday 15th January 2010
I would like to offer sincere apologies for the reduced service that has continued on train services to and from Elstree and Borehamwood.
Union warns Thameslink dispute is not over
4:46pm Thursday 14th January 2010
THE row between rail bosses at First Capital Connect and train drivers is far from over, union representatives have warned.
FCC train row chugs on
2:14pm Thursday 14th January 2010
THE row between rail bosses at First Capital Connect and train drivers is far from over, union representatives have warned.
FCC bosses settle pay dispute
5:14pm Wednesday 13th January 2010
RAIL bosses at First Capital Connect have reached an agreement with train drivers over a pay dispute.
Commuters become "screaming" crowd as station shuts during rush hour
2:16pm Tuesday 12th January 2010
TRAIN passengers were left scrambling over ticket barriers this morning as Elstree and Borehamwood train station was closed due to overcrowding on the platform.
Train company apologises for reduced service
9:52am Friday 8th January 2010
FIRST CAPITAL CONNECT is only able to run a half-hourly service through Borehamwood and Radlett.
First Capital Connect offer five days free travel as disruption compensation
5:10pm Monday 28th December 2009
THOUSANDS of rail commuters whose journeys have been blighted by industrial action on the Thameslink line for the last six weeks are to be offered five days free travel as compensation.
Thameslink passengers offered free travel for disruption
2:30pm Thursday 24th December 2009
THOUSANDS of rail commuters whose journeys have been blighted by industrial action on the Thameslink line for the last six weeks are to be offered five days free travel as compensation.
First Capital Connect trains delayed due to snow
1:57pm Friday 18th December 2009
FIRST Capital Connect (FCC) trains are delayed by up to 45 minutes this afternoon because of the adverse weather conditions.
Balloted strike by First Capital Connect drivers called off
2:17pm Tuesday 8th December 2009
A STRIKE planned by more than 550 First Capital Connect (FCC) drivers has been called off following a meeting today.
Meeting today to end train misery suffered by commuters
8:40am Tuesday 8th December 2009
A CRUCIAL meeting being held today between First Capital Connect (FCC) drivers and union bosses could signal an end to the ongoing pay row.
Dismore calls for end to Thameslink dispute
5:20pm Thursday 3rd December 2009
THE MP for Hendon has branded an ongoing rail dispute which is causing problems for commuters in the borough as “stupid”.
First Capital Connect driver dispute: Your views
10:56am Thursday 26th November 2009
AS THE First Capital Connect driver dispute continues, severe train delays are leaving commuters out in the cold - literally. REBECCA LOWE asks passengers at Elstree & Borehamwood Station what they think of the issue.
Borehamwood bears brunt of train driver dispute
10:15am Thursday 26th November 2009
A SHORTAGE of train drivers is continuing to cause misery for hundreds of commuters from Borehamwood.
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