When I load one of the Brighton-Lewes shuttle service there are two problems: firstly there is an eight car unit hanging beyond the starting signal (EDIT not the cause); secondly I am held at a danger signal, no problem so I set the DRA; put the combined power/ brake controler into step 3; leave the doors open and put the reverser into nutral. After abot 5-8 minutes I am given a clear aspect so I procede. Only problem is that now I am extremely late to my stops to Lodon Road and co. Can somebody come up with a solution to this please?