Perry Vale Gate - those who have been around a while will remember this gate used to close regularly after the early evening rush and weekends. Back then the rail operator (South Central back then?) quickly agreed to leave it open after a brief consultation.

This plan is rediculous; to expect everyone to go up and over the bridge is idiotic. I think a few letters / emails pointing out those most inconvenienced, i.e. old, mothers with prams, etc and common sense will prevail. In order to fare dodge, the dodgee will need to be travelling between two station without registering on the scanner. If they regsiter on the other side, they get charged the maximum single fare, everyone's a winner.

Time to complain (again, part LVI)