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« on: February 07, 2016, 19:05:07 » |
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Just seen on the news that SWT▸ are running services at a reduced speed on the above (Monday). I've just looked at the GWR▸ travel updates and they are warning of delays. This is not a complaint on my part although I am about to start on about 6 weeks of work involving train journeys. Just my luck! But safety comes first. https://www.gwr.com/travel-updates/live-network-updates |
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« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2016, 19:36:17 » |
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Alterations to services on all routes
Due to forecasted severe weather trains have to run at reduced speed.
Impact
Train services running across the whole Great Western Railway network may be delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 17:45 08/02.
Customer Advice
ON MONDAY 8th FEBRUARY 2016 severe weather conditions have been forecast to affect Devon and Cornwall together with parts of Somerset & South Wales and also areas along the Bristol Channel. As a result Network Rail will be imposing speed restrictions on train services in those areas for much of the day.
Customers intending to travel to or from these areas are advised to allow additional time for their journey.
Please note that the actual effect on train services will vary from route to route with services wholly operating within the east of our area likely to be subject to little or no disruption. Elsewhere any disruption will also be dependant upon the severity of the weather and its course remaining as forecast.
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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2016, 13:33:21 » |
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I'm at TVP awaiting... well, whatever shows up. Cross Country's twitter feed is showing "All services between Bristol and Exeter suspended" but not every train is cancelled.. One of those days, I reckon.
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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2016, 13:50:45 » |
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Tree across the line at Bodmin earlier.
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JayMac
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2016, 13:52:33 » |
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Pretty bad out there.
Disruption in many places across the GWR▸ area.
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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2016, 14:01:42 » |
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Pretty bad out there.
Disruption in many places across the GWR▸ area.
Looking like if you don't need to travel to postpone your journey. Latest from GWR: We are advising customers not to travel between Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Westbury and Taunton. https://www.gwr.com/travel-updates/live-network-updates - A lot of 'Red' on this page. |
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« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2016, 14:07:52 » |
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Ticket restriction on GWR▸ have just been lifted. Passengers may use any GWR service today or tomorrow to get to their destination.
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« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2016, 15:10:22 » |
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50 mph limit throughout the area, according to our TM‡. Now at WSM, having gambled and won for once.
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« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2016, 15:12:08 » |
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Spoke too soon. Tree down at YAT, we are held at WSM. Nothing moving out of BRI» just now.
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« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2016, 15:22:01 » |
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All CrossCountry services have been suspended south of Bristol.
CORRECTION: XC▸ services that run to Plymouth and beyond are still running. Currently diverting via Westbury. I am hoping to be on the 1744 BRI» -TAU» .
Fingers crossed.
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« Last Edit: February 08, 2016, 16:52:33 by bignosemac »
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« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2016, 18:43:22 » |
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I've been sent quite a few text updates by Great Western Railway about changes to train services at Nailsea & Backwell station today - some of them rather contradictory: 07:02 NLS to BRI» on your route: forecasted severe weather may result in alterations or delays.
16:30 BRI to NLS on your route: 17:17, 17:26, 17:55 - cancelled - severe weather. 18:20 - cancelled - heavy rain flooding the railway.
17:03 BRI to NLS on your route: severe weather may result in alterations, cancellations or delays. severe weather may result in alterations, cancellations or delays.
18:08 BRI to NLS on your route: 18:27 - cancelled - severe weather.
18:10 BRI to NLS on your route: 18:20 additional service arriving 18:31.
Hmm.  That 'additional' evening service is not 'in addition' to anything, actually: it's merely a replacement for the five cancelled ones. |
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« Last Edit: February 10, 2016, 20:05:58 by Chris from Nailsea »
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2016, 18:46:26 » |
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It appears to have gone normal route, would I be right in assuming that if you are on the 17:44 BNM, that you would be the only person on their that would be disappointed there was no diversion?  |
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JayMac
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« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2016, 19:01:46 » |
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Yes, just arrived Taunton. Normal route but 40 late.
Something of a late dash out for personal reasons so I was glad we weren't diverted via Westbury. I was unfortunate to have just missed the earlier XC▸ service from BRI» following a delay of 20 minutes on the Severn Beach Line, although that earlier XC was 60 late at Taunton.
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« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2016, 19:54:29 » |
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Hmm. That 'additional' evening service is not 'in addition' to anything, actually: it's merely a replacement for the five cancelled ones. I noted at least one cancellation today ... then an additional service an hour later from the same start point to the same end point. Found myself wondering (a) is a cancellation 'cheaper' in performance terms than a 60 minute delay and (b) do passengers feel happier and have a higher satisfaction rating if an extra train is laid on because theirs had to be cancelled, rather than being on a train that's 60 minutes late? |
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« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2016, 20:07:07 » |
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Hmm. That 'additional' evening service is not 'in addition' to anything, actually: it's merely a replacement for the five cancelled ones. I noted at least one cancellation today ... then an additional service an hour later from the same start point to the same end point. Found myself wondering (a) is a cancellation 'cheaper' in performance terms than a 60 minute delay and (b) do passengers feel happier and have a higher satisfaction rating if an extra train is laid on because theirs had to be cancelled, rather than being on a train that's 60 minutes late? Might it be that the software allows entry of cancelled and additional trains, but not reinstated ones? (Though you might ask why, if so.) |
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