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Title: Spring Bank Holiday 2017 - TransWilts Services Post by: grahame on May 23, 2017, 12:08:26 Spring Bank Holiday, 27th to 29th May 2017
Due to major engineering works, TransWilts trains are running between Westbury and Chippenham this weekend with connecting rail replacement buses to Swindon. On Saturday, from Westbury at 08:05 and every 2 hours to 18:05, then 21:05 On Sunday, from Westbury at about 09:05 and every 2 hours to 17:05, then 20:05 On Monday, from Westbury at 08:05 and every 2 hours to 18:05, then 20:05 All calling at Trowbridge 5 minutes and Melksham 15 minutes later. On Saturday, from Chippenham at 08:40 and every 2 hours to 18:40, then 21:40 On Sunday, from Chippenham at about 09:40 then every 2 hours to 17:40 then 20:40 On Monday, from Chippenham at 08:40 and every 2 hours to 18:40, then 20:40 All trains calling at Melksham 10 minutes and Trowbridge 20 minutes after leaving Chippenham. Full timings on online journey planners such as at http://www.gwr.com . I doubt whether the train will be the type pictured at Melksham, but there should be plenty of seats over the weekend and good connections at Trowbridge and Westbury. (http://www.wellho.net/pix/hstatmkm17.jpg) Title: Re: Spring Bank Holiday 2017 - TransWilts Services Post by: grahame on May 26, 2017, 14:46:19 As we lead into the Bank Holiday
Quote 15:12 Swindon to Westbury due 15:57 15:12 Swindon to Westbury due 15:57 will be cancelled. This is due to a fault with the signalling system. Further Information Due to signalling problems in the Swindon area the Melksham single line is closed. Customers for Melksham are requested to change at Trowbridge / Chippenham for taxi replacement. Customers at Melksham are requested to wait for Taxis, which will convey them to Westbury (via Trowbridge) and Chippenham for onward rail travel. Customers for all other stations are requested to circulate via Bath Spa and wait for the next available service. For more detailed information please contact a member of station staff or make use of the Customer Help Point systems available. Ouch ... on a Friday that train's full and standing ... next train off Swindon due at 17:36 ... Title: Re: Spring Bank Holiday 2017 - TransWilts Services Post by: grahame on May 26, 2017, 17:56:02 From Somerset Live at http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/train-delays-cancellations-between-swindon-78239
Quote Commuters travelling on trains have not had the best start to their Bank Holiday. Travellers are facing cancellations and delays as they travel between Swindon and Bath Spa following a signalling fault between Swindon and Bath Spa. Some commuters have said Great Western Rail has called them taxis to replace their cancelled trains. Title: Re: Spring Bank Holiday 2017 - TransWilts Services Post by: TaplowGreen on May 26, 2017, 20:28:19 From Somerset Live at http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/train-delays-cancellations-between-swindon-78239 Quote Commuters travelling on trains have not had the best start to their Bank Holiday. Travellers are facing cancellations and delays as they travel between Swindon and Bath Spa following a signalling fault between Swindon and Bath Spa. Some commuters have said Great Western Rail has called them taxis to replace their cancelled trains. Wasn't too great between Paddington and Reading either - sadly no taxis called for us though! :( Title: Re: Spring Bank Holiday 2017 - TransWilts Services Post by: grahame on May 27, 2017, 14:35:11 And again ...
Quote 14:05 Westbury to Chippenham due 14:32 14:05 Westbury to Chippenham due 14:32 will be cancelled. This is due to a fault with the signalling system. Further Information For more detailed information please contact a member of station staff or make use of the Customer Help Point systems available. Customers travelling from unstaffed stations are requested to make use of the Customer Help Point systems available, or contact the National Rail Communication Centre (NRCC) on 03457 484 950 detailing the total number of passengers travelling, and their intended destinations. This will enable us to get suitable road replacement transport to customers as quickly as possible. Please allow more time for your intended journey. Title: Re: Spring Bank Holiday 2017 - TransWilts Services Post by: grahame on May 28, 2017, 09:35:51 It's my job to be the critical friend ... and this critical friend suggests that cancelling three wound trips on the TransWilts and shoving it to the bottom of the pile with an 8 hour gap between services isn't going to exactly help passenger growth - it will do damage far beyond just today to GWR's reputation.
Quote 13 Train Cancellations 09:21 Heathrow Terminal 4 to London Paddington due 09:50 09:37 London Paddington to Heathrow Terminal 4 due 10:09 10:21 Heathrow Terminal 4 to London Paddington due 10:52 11:07 London Paddington to Heathrow Terminal 4 due 11:39 11:51 Heathrow Terminal 4 to London Paddington due 12:22 12:37 London Paddington to Heathrow Terminal 4 due 13:09 13:14 Westbury to Chippenham due 13:39 13:21 Heathrow Terminal 4 to London Paddington due 13:52 13:45 Chippenham to Westbury due 14:17 15:10 Westbury to Chippenham due 15:35 15:45 Chippenham to Westbury due 16:15 17:10 Westbury to Chippenham due 17:35 17:40 Chippenham to Westbury due 18:06 I'm noting that every OTHER train in the area is running. Reason? Quote This is due to a shortage of train guards Further Information Buses will operate between Westbury and Swindon and vice versa. Customers are requested to wait for road transport in the designated road replacement areas. Customers are advised that buses will run later that than the advertised train times due to line of route and additional time required for loading and unloading. Customers travelling from unstaffed stations are requested to make use of the Customer Help Point systems available, or contact National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950 detailing the total number of passengers travelling, and their intended destinations. This will enable us to get suitable road replacement transport to customers as quickly as possible. Customers travelling from staffed stations are requested to contact a member of station staff or make use of the Customer Help Point systems available for more detailed information. Please allow more time for your intended journey. May have been better to take out another service where there's another train along within 60 minutes. Cancel one train on a frequent service and it's not too much hassle ... cancel three successive trains that only run every 2 hours anyway ... Title: Re: Spring Bank Holiday 2017 - TransWilts Services Post by: TaplowGreen on May 28, 2017, 10:11:35 It's my job to be the critical friend ... and this critical friend suggests that cancelling three wound trips on the TransWilts and shoving it to the bottom of the pile with an 8 hour gap between services isn't going to exactly help passenger growth - it will do damage far beyond just today to GWR's reputation. Quote 13 Train Cancellations 09:21 Heathrow Terminal 4 to London Paddington due 09:50 09:37 London Paddington to Heathrow Terminal 4 due 10:09 10:21 Heathrow Terminal 4 to London Paddington due 10:52 11:07 London Paddington to Heathrow Terminal 4 due 11:39 11:51 Heathrow Terminal 4 to London Paddington due 12:22 12:37 London Paddington to Heathrow Terminal 4 due 13:09 13:14 Westbury to Chippenham due 13:39 13:21 Heathrow Terminal 4 to London Paddington due 13:52 13:45 Chippenham to Westbury due 14:17 15:10 Westbury to Chippenham due 15:35 15:45 Chippenham to Westbury due 16:15 17:10 Westbury to Chippenham due 17:35 17:40 Chippenham to Westbury due 18:06 I'm noting that every OTHER train in the area is running. Reason? Quote This is due to a shortage of train guards Further Information Buses will operate between Westbury and Swindon and vice versa. Customers are requested to wait for road transport in the designated road replacement areas. Customers are advised that buses will run later that than the advertised train times due to line of route and additional time required for loading and unloading. Customers travelling from unstaffed stations are requested to make use of the Customer Help Point systems available, or contact National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950 detailing the total number of passengers travelling, and their intended destinations. This will enable us to get suitable road replacement transport to customers as quickly as possible. Customers travelling from staffed stations are requested to contact a member of station staff or make use of the Customer Help Point systems available for more detailed information. Please allow more time for your intended journey. May have been better to take out another service where there's another train along within 60 minutes. Cancel one train on a frequent service and it's not too much hassle ... cancel three successive trains that only run every 2 hours anyway ... Several long distance Paddington - Devon/Cornwall and regional services in the area disrupted (ie started from Taunton/Exeter rather than Paddington) for the same reason - shortage of Guards - are they all at the beach or is it just poor planning? Title: Re: Spring Bank Holiday 2017 - TransWilts Services Post by: Timmer on May 28, 2017, 10:12:46 We appear to have the shortage of guards conversation every Sunday on a bank holiday weekend.
Title: Re: Spring Bank Holiday 2017 - TransWilts Services Post by: TaplowGreen on May 28, 2017, 14:16:17 We appear to have the shortage of guards conversation every Sunday on a bank holiday weekend. Seems to be a lot worse than usual today looking at all the cancellations & alterations. Broken down trains not helping either. Title: Re: Spring Bank Holiday 2017 - TransWilts Services Post by: Zoe on May 28, 2017, 15:04:20 Several long distance Paddington - Devon/Cornwall and regional services in the area disrupted (ie started from Taunton/Exeter rather than Paddington) for the same reason - shortage of Guards - are they all at the beach or is it just poor planning? Looks to be affecting XC also with the 1229 Penzance to Manchester running ECS to Bristol.Title: Re: Spring Bank Holiday 2017 - TransWilts Services Post by: TaplowGreen on May 28, 2017, 16:38:33 20 cancellations & 23 alterations on the board currently - as for this one, I reckon the advice offered is a little optimistic...........
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