In reply about the platform number, if you have an iphone (as it seems a very high proportion of the people on these trains seem to) and the overpriced National Rail app (?4.99!) then you can also find out the platform number in advance.

I tried to avoid paying National Rail for this information and train times for a while (there used to be free versions) but it is actually very good.

I am also pleased to see that in the change from the station being operated by Southern to London Overground that the staff have not been replaced. Whilst they may be variable in their helpfulness and sunny disposition it is at least good to have regular people working in the station. Much better Uniforms too.

Has anyone actually seen any staff at the station late at night? So far I haven't but then I haven't looked that hard.

I think a lot of people gathering to catch and delay one particular train service (that will be cut) is quite a good idea.