I'm fully confident that we will get a better service when TfL takes over running local stations and new services come into operation.
Yes the number of service providers doesn't help. (although where you get 8 companies from Muss, is a puzzle to me - there will be 3 companies - Network Rail, TfL and the ToC). In the next 15 months passenger capacity will more than double, the number of trains will increase by 150% and we will have longer staffing hours, Oystercards and a better system to access the station. Plus 8 carriage trains to LB from September; 10-12 carriage trains by 2010. Plus the Victoria service extended to include the morning rush hour. All this can only have one effect - an improved service.
Let's wait until the autumn. I'm as cynical as the next person but real improvements are on their way.