I remember back in the 80s when my journeys to and from London could only be described as 'interesting' especially the coming back which always seemed a bit of an adventure, not knowing when you might arrive or even if the last part of the journey would actually be by train. It was also unusual to have many other passengers also traveling to the same destination.

Now it is very ordinary with the train rarely anything but more or less on time and unlike the earlier days, very busy.