Times Series | First Capital

Increased compensation for train commuters

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:11:47 +0000

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

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:22:57 +0000

ANGRY commuters refused to leave a train being taken out of service this morning at Cricklewood station.

MP calls for improvements to train services

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:43:47 +0000

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

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:39:34 +0000

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

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:08:13 +0000

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

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:10:00 +0000

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

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:21:57 +0000

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

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:21:59 +0000

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

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:40:00 +0000

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

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:30:00 +0000

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

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:31:29 +0000

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

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:20:00 +0000

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

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:36:26 +0000

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'

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:15:26 +0000

THAMESLINK commuters are experiencing a normal service today, according to train company First Capital Connect.