Brixton news, rumours and general chat - March 2018

[editor]

Escalator problems at Brixton tube. Massive queues to get in.

The traffic to Brixton tube has increased enormously which isn't surprising given all the new housing developments and the promotion of the place as a 'destination' venue.

 

[Winot]

Escalator problems at Brixton tube. Massive queues to get in.

The reason was that one of the two down escalators was not working.

 

[editor]

The reason was that one of the two down escalators was not working.

And, of course, the lift, which is out of action for months.

 

[editor]

Here's the last of the snow:

Brixton snow finale – the last days of the Beast Of The East in 50 photos, March 2018

 

[Lizzy Mac]

The reason was that one of the two down escalators was not working.

I'm sure that you are aware but isn't there an amazing amount of traffic going into the station in the morning. I've been in the area for 20 years and it never ceases to fascinate me how's it's grown. It sometimes reminds me of The Walking Dead. I am also compelled to bore strangers rigid on the route to my Dad's about how I'd always get a seat after Notting Hill Gate but no more. Standing all the way now.

 

[editor]

This Friday
Free cancer info and support service in Windrush Square, Brixton this Friday, 9th March

 

[editor]

I'm sure that you are aware but isn't there an amazing amount of traffic going into the station in the morning. I've been in the area for 20 years and it never ceases to fascinate me how's it's grown. It sometimes reminds me of The Walking Dead. I am also compelled to bore strangers rigid on the route to my Dad's about how I'd always get a seat after Notting Hill Gate but no more. Standing all the way now.

Yep. The traffic at Brixton tube has risen massively and it's still growing.

 

[Winot]

I'm sure that you are aware but isn't there an amazing amount of traffic going into the station in the morning. I've been in the area for 20 years and it never ceases to fascinate me how's it's grown. It sometimes reminds me of The Walking Dead. I am also compelled to bore strangers rigid on the route to my Dad's about how I'd always get a seat after Notting Hill Gate but no more. Standing all the way now.

Yeah I know it's bad quite often. Most of the time I'm cycling though and that's one mode of transport that has got a lot better in 20 years.

(Interestingly it seems that number of tube journeys is set to fall though)

 

[Lizzy Mac]

Yeah I know it's bad quite often. Most of the time I'm cycling though and that's one mode of transport that has got a lot better in 20 years.

(Interestingly it seems that number of tube journeys is set to fall though)

Me too, the cycling I mean, which makes the crowds even more jaw dropping when experienced. As I don't have a car, I had no idea that everywhere seems to be only 20-30 minutes away on a bike. I used to take complex bus routes for places that have turned out to be quite close by. Anyway.

 

[Nanker Phelge]

I'm sure that you are aware but isn't there an amazing amount of traffic going into the station in the morning. I've been in the area for 20 years and it never ceases to fascinate me how's it's grown. It sometimes reminds me of The Walking Dead. I am also compelled to bore strangers rigid on the route to my Dad's about how I'd always get a seat after Notting Hill Gate but no more. Standing all the way now.

I have managed to cut out Brixton tube from my day to day life, and now go via Tulse Hill station to work. I feel significantly better every morning, and less stressed every evening, knowing I don't have to face that anymore.

 

[editor]

Me too, the cycling I mean, which makes the crowds even more jaw dropping when experienced. As I don't have a car, I had no idea that everywhere seems to be only 20-30 minutes away on a bike. I used to take complex bus routes for places that have turned out to be quite close by. Anyway.

Up by nearly a quarter in recent times!

In just the past four years, passenger figures for Brixton tube have gone through the roof: in 2013 there was 27.22m annual entries and exits at the station. By 2016, that figure had soared to 33.46m – a rise of nearly 23%.

See how busy Brixton tube station is with the interactive Tube Heartbeat map

 

[Lizzy Mac]

I have managed to cut out Brixton tube from my day to day life, and now go via Tulse Hill station to work. I feel significantly better every morning, and less stressed every evening, knowing I don't have to face that anymore.

I've managed to cut out stations every morning. It's heaven. I used to travel regularly from Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction stations. I noticed an increase in morning elbow action about 10-15 years ago and in increase to all out bundling and pushing about 5 years ago. You are lucky travelling from just that little bit further out.

 

[Nanker Phelge]

I've managed to cut out stations every morning. It's heaven. I used to travel regularly from Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction stations. I noticed an increase in morning elbow action about 10-15 years ago and in increase to all out bundling and pushing about 5 years ago. You are lucky travelling from just that little bit further out.

I go to London Bridge and get a seat every morning. The Thameslink is a nightmare though. Once you reach Herne Hill it's lots of posh voices giving it 'can you move down please, there are people here who need to get to work' bollocks....

 

[Lizzy Mac]

I go to London Bridge and get a seat every morning. The Thameslink is a nightmare though. Once you reach Herne Hill it's lots of posh voices giving it 'can you move down please, there are people here who need to get to work' bollocks....

I'm afraid that you don't understand. They must get on the train. Must.
Ha ha ha.

 

[shakespearegirl]

Yep. The traffic at Brixton tube has risen massively and it's still growing.

Its the people stopping to take photos and post them on twitter that annoys me..

 

[editor]

Mayhem!

 

[Nanker Phelge]

I'm afraid that you don't understand. They must get on the train. Must.
Ha ha ha.

Fuck 'em.

 

[BusLanes]

Need more express busses - ones that say start in Streatham and only do a couple of stops before getting into central London

 

[editor]

Need more express busses - ones that say start in Streatham and only do a couple of stops before getting into central London

How will an 'express bus' get up to speed through the hugely congested (and polluted) Brixton Road. Or, to pot it another way, where will the other traffic go?

 

[DietCokeGirl]

Need more express busses - ones that say start in Streatham and only do a couple of stops before getting into central London

The X buses are the best!

 

[friendofdorothy]

I find these posters "more engaged" than the recent ones of vomiting unicorns.

Saw those in passing but not close enough to read - what were they about?

 

[CH1]

Saw those in passing but not close enough to read - what were they about?

Anti royalty posters - specially selected for Loughborough Junction!
The mystery billboard at Loughborough Junction: a unicorn puking over a lion

 

[kikiscrumbles]

this is obviously a random and selfish post but - I've just been out to the 24hr shop opposite the Pictures - no longer serving after 2am. Where the feck can an honest lass go these nights for an honest sup?

 

[editor]

this is obviously a random and selfish post but - I've just been out to the 24hr shop opposite the Pictures - no longer serving after 2am. Where the feck can an honest lass go these nights for an honest sup?

Offy on Coldharbour Lane (opp barrier Block) should be open now.

 

[kikiscrumbles]

Offy on Coldharbour Lane (opp barrier Block) should be open now.

thanks so much Ed. I'd be too anxious to go there alone but if you'd meet me by the Ritz I'd also buy you a 4 pack? [It's been a hard day and only strong liquor can help...]

 

[editor]

thanks so much Ed. I'd be too anxious to go there alone but if you'd meet me by the Ritz I'd also buy you a 4 pack? [It's been a hard day and only strong liquor can help...]

I normally would but I've been up all night writing so I'm about to crash out - sorry. Coldharbour is pretty safe these days anyway. It's all bloody young professionals and hipster twats.

I just looked out of the window and it's definitely open and it's always served me booze late at night.

 

[kikiscrumbles]

I normally would but I've been up all night writing so I'm about to crash out - sorry. Coldharbour is pretty safe these days anyway. It's all bloody young professionals and hipster twats.

I just looked out of the window and it's definitely open and it's always served me booze late at night.

you're very kind - thanks so much for your help kx I hope you get some decent kip

 

[editor]

Here's something a little different from one of the Fat White's:

 

[kikiscrumbles]

Here's something a little different from one of the Fat White's:

bloody 'ell Ed! did you make that? Its'... well, bay-ond as me owl Auntie Aoife used to tell us... astonishing work

 

[editor]

bloody 'ell Ed! did you make that? Its'... well, bay-ond as me owl Auntie Aoife used to tell us... astonishing work

I'm but a mere admirer!