If I recall, these new Thameslink trains will get 12 cars, while our platforms are being extended to take 10 or 12 cars next year?

As you say Michael, if TfL took over the outer South London line, it would at least guarantee a regular service, even on Sundays which for some reason Southern are not interested in providing currently and provide another loop to connect with LOROL's other services at Clapham Junction.

My only concern if we get Thameslink instead of Southern is are these trains going to start from places like Brighton or Three Bridges where the chance of getting a seat will be back to the bad old days of trains starting from Surrey in the mornings where you didn't get a seat?