@armadillo - not sure if the pic is a live shot or something from stock.
But that looks like compacted ice/snow on both rails.
Trust me - I don’t stand around on train platforms at 6:50 in the morning to then use a stock photo - although I should be flattered that you think it might have been…
…no, that was taken using my iPhone moments before I jumped on that very train, did a quick edit to improve composition and lighting tone before uploading to this site - and then arrived at London Bridge about 5 mins later than scheduled - which I’ll take as a Network Rail win!
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I slid home
194, 450 and 202 all diverted up perry Rise. Very slow going.
Hurrah. More snow!
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I walked to work in the end and I still beat the bus. The south circ was ok but Lordship lane was a complete bust and it caused tailbacks all the way back round the SC. Lorries, busses and cars at a complete standstill.
The 176 had no service on the Next bus app and the 185 was on diversion and it was pretty out so… my name was walker!
Paths were ok but it is going to be mare on the way home once it freezes over… Tomorrow could be worse.
Friends in SE22 are reporting chaos but it doesn’t seem so bad on the Sydenham side of SE23. The 450, 202 and 194 are all still running up Mayow Road, diverted off Sydenham Hill yet my son made it to school in Streatham this morning with little difficulty, even up the hill at Crown Point. All of which suggests Southwark may have been a bit lax in their gritting, while Lewisham and Lambeth did better.
I’ve been out this morning to clear the fresh snow and chuck about a bit of salt. What’s nice is the number of people who stop to thank me for clearing the path.
Didn’t ride in today Nick? I am disappointed lol
Worst of the snow has passed for the daytime now, the rest is skirting above London for now. Now to see what the cold can do in regards to freezing it all up again.
Meanwhile, the roads are still full of clowns who can’t clear cars properly.
Council vehicles have been out dumping heaps of grit hither and yon. Presumably the street cleaners will be round to get it spread on the pavements soon.
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I wish I had now but so many drivers (myself included) how cant drive properly in the snow. Did you? The SC was pretty clear but side roads were a lottery.
Just saying the same to someone here - piles of grit by FS Station and other places… thought of nicking some for my road 
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Naaa, gave it a miss today, rode yesterday, but too much still on the roads this morning to even try. I did spot some brave souls though.
As for the grit, I saw the same as Rachael and thought the same as you lol.
Saw it being put out by the vans, and a few sweepers scattering it, but wondered how long it would be before someone swiped a load of it.
Swept and salted for third time.
Perhaps prematurely - but had to get BH out to her cab.
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Actually quite impressed this morning. The street sweepers were out with grit in their bins and were salting away. Spoke to the guy doing the stretch outside the Fire Station and he said they were working their way around the South Circ. Pretty clear round the station and up the Horniman Hill as well.
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I was pleasantly surprised as well. Didn’t have any problems getting to/from the station. Unlike Camden where I work which can be difficult to navigate
Finches sell those nice shoe grippers, perfect for winter pavements.
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My wellies were used for the first time outside the garden and brought me all the way into work in super comfort and grip! Apart from a 15 minute delay to the train, all was fine coming into work. Can’t say the same for my colleagues, though… there’s only about 50 people here out of 200!
I bought shoe grippers after the 2010 Snowmageddon. Simple, cheap and hugely effective.
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