Poor old South Central. No sooner had they unveiled their latest multi-million pound train than they were hit by an age-old problem.
The sleek and gleaming Electrostar broke down just hours into its first day, leaving beleaguered commuters late as usual.
Perhaps red-faced MD David Franks can take solace in the knowledge that in an ever-changing world, there are some things on which one can always rely.
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