I'm sat on the train. I'm alone in the carriage. The led display board has just told me to put large items of luggage in the luggage racks provided, while at the same time keeping all my personal belongings with me at all times. Not sure how I can best do that. Have considered cramming myself into the luggage rack too. Since no one else is here it seems an ideal time to try.

I hear a lot about overcrowded railways but no sign of it tonight.

In other news, I bought a padlock whilst on this train. Before the days of smartphones I can't imagine where people bought their padlocks at this time on a Monday night.

I get the sense that, as so often is the way, the time I have to blog is inversely proportional to the amount of stuff I have to blog about. Tomorrow, for example will be an exciting day, but will I find a moment to write anything? Doubtful.

I'm off recording drums near Brighton with ace drummer Terl Bryant. We have two days, then a day recording some gorgeous keyboards with Mark Edwards. Then home.

So hopefully some updates from me over the next few days. If not, I'll write something next time I'm on an empty train.