A man claims he lost his job due to train strikes and cancellations. Thomas Carrasquillo, from Seaford, is demanding that politicians take action on train reliability as he believes his livelihood was impacted by disruption. Thomas, 31, worked part-time in a warehouse last year and commuted via train from Seaford to Moulsecoomb after being on benefits as he was unfit to work.
He said after two months in his new job he missed four shifts due to two train strikes and two cancellations in late October and early November. Thomas said: “Towards the end of last year I was on disability benefits and wanted to get off them, so I looked for work. “I got on well with my boss, but because I couldn’t get to work due to train disruption he said he was going to have to let me go.
“I contacted my local MP, Maria Caulfield, and she was supportive about it, but I’d really like some action. Maria Caulfield, former MP, supported her constituent regarding his job loss (Image: The Argus) “It’s a direct train line, there shouldn’t be that many problems.” Thomas is sharing his story ahead of the general election to highlight the issue and how it impacts people.
He said: “The working people are getting screwed by both sides. “I’m frustrated at the Conservative's distaste for people on disability benefits. “They want us to 'pull ourselves up by our bootstraps', but when you do that, the work available isn't stable and the transport won't even get you there.
“How can you pu.
