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211  All across the Great Western territory / Buses and other ways to travel / Re: Thamesdown Transport (Swindon) sold to Go-Ahead on: May 12, 2017, 17:21:54
Some images of the new livery:
http://www.stevenknightmedia.com/fleet-news-ramblings
212  Sideshoots - associated subjects / Heritage railway lines, Railtours, other rail based attractions / Re: The Somerset Explorer - GWR HST on West Somerset Railway (Paddington to Minehead) - 13 May 2017 on: May 11, 2017, 11:36:50
Quote from: rogerw on May 05, 2017, 18:11:27
I'm not complaining about the change, provided that the WSR train has ample coaches.  However the return time seems to conflict with a schedule service steam train.  I have emailed them to try and obtain the revised timetable.  Any further information welcomed.
http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/timetables/view/11
213  Journey by Journey / London to Swindon and Bristol / Re: Major Signalling Failure Swindon to Didcot 29/04/2017 on: April 29, 2017, 16:51:26
Currently 2 trains stranded between Didcot and Swindon, and 2 between Chippenham and Swindon.
http://www.opentraintimes.com/maps/signalling/swindon
214  Sideshoots - associated subjects / Heritage railway lines, Railtours, other rail based attractions / Re: The Somerset Explorer - GWR HST on West Somerset Railway (Paddington to Minehead) - 13 May 2017 on: April 16, 2017, 18:43:25
Plenty of seats still available.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gwr-somerset-explorer-tickets-31443529443?aff=eac2
215  Journey by Journey / Bristol (WECA) Commuters / Re: Box Tunnel at sunrise on Brunel's birthday (9 April) - merged topics, ongoing discussion on: April 11, 2017, 10:02:48
Some impressive pictures from GWR▸ (Great Western Railway)'s Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/gwruk/posts/10154346578721806
216  Journey by Journey / Bristol (WECA) Commuters / Re: Box Tunnel at sunrise on Brunel's birthday (9 April) - merged topics, ongoing discussion on: April 09, 2017, 12:07:13
Apparently the sunrise was not visible through the entire length of Box Tunnel today, Brunel's 211th birthday.
http://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/did-brunel-design-the-box-tunnel-so-that-the-light-would-shine-through-at-sunrise-on-his-birthday/story-30258983-detail/story.html
217  All across the Great Western territory / Active travel: Cyclists and walkers, including how the railways deal with them / Re: Re-use of Welsh railway tunnels for cycling on: March 24, 2017, 11:40:14
Quote from: chuffed on March 24, 2017, 09:49:32
This has all become a bit boring..... Roll Eyes
Not if you can see the light at the end of the tunnel... Grin
218  Journey by Journey / Cross Country services / Re: Which carriage for cycles? (XC Voyager) on: March 05, 2017, 21:09:03
Real time trains states whether Voyager or HST▸ (High Speed Train) for a given service, although as there are limited numbers of xc HSTs they may be replaced by a Voyager at short notice.
219  All across the Great Western territory / Across the West / Re: Refurbished waiting room opened at Swindon Station on: March 05, 2017, 11:40:29
Not only a refurbished waiting room at Swindon - now refurbished and sparkling toilets too!  Shocked
220  All across the Great Western territory / Looking forward - after Coronavirus to 2045 / Re: Intercity Express Programme (IEP) - ongoing discussion on: January 30, 2017, 11:00:41
Another test run underway as I type:
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K97189/2017/01/30/advanced

And the return BPW» (Bristol Parkway - next trains) - PAD» (Paddington (London) - next trains):
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K97190/2017/01/30/advanced
221  Journey by Journey / London to Kennet Valley / Re: Train overshoots Pewsey station - Driver forgot to stop! on: December 22, 2016, 15:29:38
Apparently a XC▸ (Cross Country Trains (franchise)) Voyager was caught on Dawlish Beach cam overshooting Dawlish today. After a few minutes the train reversed back into Dawlish. I'm guessing this is the one: http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/P30969/2016/12/22/advanced
Video here: https://www.facebook.com/dawlishbeach/
222  All across the Great Western territory / Media about railways, and other means of transport / Re: Great British Railway Journeys - Michael Portillo's television series on: December 19, 2016, 11:19:46
Slightly off topic, but Michael Portillo is appearing at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon on 17th February 2017.
https://swindontheatres.co.uk/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=4C26A80E-CFC3-4AB2-A2FE-4573829AEB81
223  Journey by Journey / London to Kennet Valley / Re: Train overshoots Pewsey station - Driver forgot to stop! on: December 06, 2016, 14:39:09
Thanks II!
224  Journey by Journey / London to Kennet Valley / Re: Train overshoots Pewsey station - Driver forgot to stop! on: December 06, 2016, 12:29:57
RTT» (Real Time Trains - website) confirms it: http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/C41508/2016/12/05/advanced
What is the implication for drivers? Are they given a reprimand if they forget to stop?
225  All across the Great Western territory / Buses and other ways to travel / Re: Tram overturns in Croydon - 7 killed, 51 injured - 9 Nov 2016 on: November 09, 2016, 13:03:52
Driver arrested according to BBC» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page) news.
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