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Journey by Journey / TransWilts line / Re: 2024 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury
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on: December 08, 2024, 05:28:32
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No trains today, and no rail replacement buses or taxis either. Cancellations to services between Westbury and Swindon via Melksham
Due to severe weather at Westbury all lines are closed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Train services between Westbury and Swindon via Melksham will be cancelled.
Customer Advice
Westbury station has been closed as a safety precaution, and trains are unable to call there. This is unlikely to be resolved until end of the day Sunday 8th December 2024.
No Rail Replacement road services will operate between Westbury and Swindon.
Operators have advised that due to dangerous conditions they are unable to provide an alternative service.
Passengers are advised not to travel, road transport will not be provided.
Disruption on Saturday 7th December 2024 and Sunday 8th December 2024
Following red and amber weather warnings in relation to Storm Darragh on parts of our network, we are advising customers to change their plans if possible this weekend. Strong winds mean speed restrictions will be in place across the network, increasing journey times. Fallen trees and other debris may also impact services.
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Ticket Easement;
Customers with tickets for travel on GWR▸ services on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December can be used on Monday 9th December. If you no longer wish to travel this weekend you can claim a full refund at GWR.com/help-and-support/refunds.
Further Information
An update will follow within the next 2 hours.
If you require further information please speak to our staff at the station or on the train, use the Customer Help Point, tweet us @GWRHelp or call National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950.
If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay
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Journey by Journey / TransWilts line / Re: 2024 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury
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on: December 07, 2024, 19:45:00
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No Rail Replacement road services will operate between Westbury and Swindon.
Operators have advised that due to dangerous conditions they are unable to provide an alternative service.
Eh? In Melksham at the centre of that line, where I live, buses were all suspeneded this morning but services 271 and 272 resumed at lunch time, and service 273 (evenings and Sundays) is running now. And I would be surprised if Sunday's x34 does not run. |
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All across the Great Western territory / Across the West / Re: Storm Darragh to batter UK amid weather warnings for rain and 80mph winds
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on: December 07, 2024, 10:16:27
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GWR▸ Cancellations to services between Plymouth and Penzance
Cancellations to services between Truro and Falmouth Docks
Cancellations to services between Plymouth and Gunnislake
Cancellations to services between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple
Cancellations to services between Liskeard and Looe
Cancellations to services between St Erth and St Ives
Cancellations to services between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton
Cancellations to services between Par and Newquay
Cancellations to services between Westbury and Taunton
Cancellations to services between Westbury and Reading
Cancellations to services between Westbury and Swindon via Melksham
Cancellations to services between Westbury and Weymouth via Yeovil Pen Mill
Cancellations to services between Westbury and Portsmouth Harbour via Salisbury
Cancellations to services between Westbury and Bristol Temple Meads
Cancellations to services between Cardiff Central and Carmarthen
Cancellations to services between Hereford and Worcester Foregate Street
Cancellations to services between Twyford and Henley-On-Thames SWR» Cancellations to services on all routes
Cancellations to services between Westbury and Salisbury
Cancellations to services between Romsey and Salisbury
Alterations to services between Yeovil Junction and Salisbury
Delays to services between Eastleigh and Fareham
Delays to services between Mortlake and Barnes
Cancellations to services between Exeter Central and Honiton
Cancellations to services between Southampton Central and Brockenhurst
Alterations to services between Surbiton and Effingham Junction
Cancellations to services between Havant and Petersfield TfW 13 railway lines have been fully suspended, and two other lines are being severely disrupted.
The lines currently suspended are
Llandudno – Blaenau Ffestiniog
Carmarthen – Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour
Chester – Liverpool Lime Street
Cardiff Central – Panrth / Bridgend via Barry
Cardiff Central – Bridgend / Maesteg / Swansea
Shrewsbury – Llanwrtyd
Machynlleth – Aberystwyth / Pwllheli
Pontypridd – Aberdare / Merthyr Tyfil / Treherbert
Rayr – Coryton
Cardiff Central – Rhymney
Chester – Holyhead
Shrewsbury – Chester / Birmingham International
Cardiff Bay – Cardiff Queen Street
The line between Cardiff Central / Crewe / Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury is running but is expected to be severely delayed all day. Cross Country Cancellations to services between Cardiff Central and Nottingham
Cancellations to services between Manchester Piccadilly and Bournemouth
Cancellations to services between Birmingham New Street and Penzance
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Sideshoots - associated subjects / Heritage railway lines, Railtours, other rail based attractions / Blackpool Transport have announced that the heritage tram service suspended
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on: December 07, 2024, 10:08:58
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Blackpool Transport have announced that the heritage tram service will be suspended Full statement below “Following a thorough review, we have made the difficult decision to suspend our Heritage Tram Tours. Operating the Heritage Trams alongside our modern fleet has become increasingly challenging, with issues such as depot space, tram movements, general safety and maintenance conflicts making it difficult to continue running the service effectively. This decision was not taken lightly, but we believe it is the most practical step to support the evolving needs of our business and maintain the overall efficiency of our operations. As part of our efforts to future-proof and safely grow our core tram network following the North Station extension, we are introducing advanced safety systems, including the Obstacle Detection Assistance System (ODAS) and the Collision and Overspeed Monitoring and Prevention Assistance System (COMPASS). These technologies are essential to maintaining safety, especially during busy times such as the summer, illuminations and festive seasons. The systems also allow us to improve operational efficiency, and ensure the sustainability of the network. The Heritage Trams are a cherished part of Blackpool’s history, and we fully recognise their importance to the community, however, ensuring the ongoing safety and sustainability of the service has become increasingly complex. This pause provides an opportunity to reflect on the role of Heritage trams within a modernised and safe tramway network. By reassessing their operation, we aim to explore new ways to honour Blackpool’s rich transport heritage while maintaining our commitment to a safe, efficient, and future-focused service. We are dedicated to finding innovative opportunities to honour and showcase Blackpool’s iconic tramway history, and we thank you for your understanding as we work towards this” The link for the full statement by Blackpool Transport can be found below https://blackpoolheritage.com/heritage-operations-update/What does the future hold for the old heritage trams?
And does this statement all but confirm the permanent ceasing of heritage tram operations in Blackpool |
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Journey by Journey / TransWilts line / Re: Christmas Light Switch on and Bus Stop Stall - Melksham, 7th December
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on: December 07, 2024, 09:42:11
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I really don’t think this is going to take place Graham. It’s pretty wild out there. Surprised it wasn’t cancelled last evening when other similar events were cancelled/postponed.
It was reduced to an indoor event - we have a 400 (seater) Assembly Hall, a Town Hall with large council chambers and a converted fire station - HOWEVER I have just had a call from the Deputy Clerk to tell me it's off totally Personally I will still be in the bus stop as I don't see the diversions due to road closures being reversed ... if any buses run - but have called off my helpers. |
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All across the Great Western territory / Across the West / Re: Storm Darragh to batter UK amid weather warnings for rain and 80mph winds
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on: December 07, 2024, 09:14:06
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Cancellations to services between Plymouth and Penzance
Cancellations to services between Cardiff Central and Carmarthen
Cancellations to services between Truro and Falmouth Docks
Cancellations to services between Plymouth and Gunnislake
Cancellations to services between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple
Cancellations to services between Liskeard and Looe
Cancellations to services between St Erth and St Ives
Cancellations to services between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton
Cancellations to services between Hereford and Worcester Foregate Street
Cancellations to services between Par and Newquay
Cancellations to services between Twyford and Henley-On-Thames
Cancellations to services between Westbury and Taunton
Cancellations to services between Westbury and Reading
Cancellations to services between Westbury and Swindon via Melksham
Cancellations to services between Westbury and Weymouth via Yeovil Pen Mill
Cancellations to services between Westbury and Portsmouth Harbour via Salisbury
Cancellations to services between Westbury and Bristol Temple Meads
Cancellations to services between Salisbury and Warminster 386 services shown on our map as cancelled, 90 running short and 8 delayed. It's on days like this that our system gets a real test of its robustness in conveying information. |
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Journey by Journey / TransWilts line / Re: 2024 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury
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on: December 07, 2024, 07:14:27
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350 cancellations across the GWR▸ area - understandable in the weather. Cancellations to services between Par and Newquay
Cancellations to services between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton
Cancellations to services between Truro and Falmouth Docks
Cancellations to services between Cardiff Central and Carmarthen
Cancellations to services between Plymouth and Penzance
Cancellations to services between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple
Cancellations to services between Plymouth and Gunnislake
Cancellations to services between Liskeard and Looe
Cancellations to services between St Erth and St Ives
Cancellations to services between Hereford and Worcester Foregate Street Ironic that the Swindon to Westbury service is NOT listed ... our cancellation are staff shortages! Of course there are plenty of drivers not driving and train managers not train managing in those other places ... but there's no way that in this complex world of specialisation that a cancelled service driver at Cardiff can hop over a couple of stops (Newport and Bristol Parkway) to Swindon and drive our train. |
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Journey by Journey / TransWilts line / Re: Christmas Light Switch on and Bus Stop Stall - Melksham, 7th December
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on: December 07, 2024, 06:57:06
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It's a bit windy out there - around 6 a.m. on Saturday 7th December, and the day the Christmas Lights are turned on. I'll be carrying on with planned duties as the road closures will no doubt go ahead - putting up a temporary bus stop sign at the Fire Station and the spending the afternoon and early evening in the Market Place redirecting people who want to catch the buses to Bud's Bar, The Bear, Broughton Road or the Fire Station if they're headed for Devizes, Bath, Chippenham or Trowbridge respectively. I will also have leaflets telling people about the changing schedules until late January of the trains and buses, and about the Melksham Transport User Group. Those leaflets will be in a heavy box and taken out as required, and not on a table for people to just pick up as is usual. I will also have the bus and train apps to hand to tell you how the public transport is running today.
A number of people have offered to help me - if you DO make it, I'll be delighted to see you but numbers attending will probably below - so first and foremost keep yourselves safe!
I hope everyone else stays safe too and there is minimal property damage; personally, as in storm Bert and the aftermath I would (these days) be a physicsl liability rather than any help on site, but am available and have offered backup until things get sorted. A small part of that is in communicstions, but at times like these we need a single central "go to" information point and that's not me for Melksham.
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