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London Transport Apologises No. 4

Sep 162013

Because of short platforms, passengers wishing to alight at Gipsy Hill should travel in the front seven coaches only. Passengers wishing to roll down the window and let the wind blow back their hair should speak to a member of staff.

[A version of this piece originally appeared in Smoke 3.]

Tagged with: Crystal Palace, London Transport Apologises, Trains, Transport

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