i heart network rail

email sent to network rail, 11th september:

I have been a commuter for many years, enjoying the excellent service at Liverpool Street.

The upgrade of the station information board will see a landmark and daily icon for many thousands of commuters disappear from daily life, hopefully replaced by a very useful and more modern alternative.

My reason for emailing is to see if it would be possible to acquire part of the information board as a memento, namely one of the small, rotating signs which reads 'Ipswich'. It may seem like a very odd request, but i've spent a large amount of time over the years searching out that sign on a daily basis, and i'd be keen to hang on to it.

Please be assured this is a genuine request, and I am happy to come to Liverpool Street to pick it up, obviously once the original information board has been removed.

email from network rail, 17th october:

Further to your email below requesting a small rotating board from the information board at Liverpool Street.

I can confirm that the existing board has now been removed, and in view of your request, an ‘Ipswich’ panel has been kept, for your collection at Liverpool Street station.

I would be grateful if you could pick this panel up []. Can you please confirm the date you will be arriving and we will arrange for the panel to be left at reception.

Alternatively, can you please contact xxxxxxx who will arrange for the panel to be left at station reception on your stated date.

I hope that this information is of use to you.

i am *so* chuffed. sad, but chuffed.