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241  All across the Great Western territory / The Wider Picture in the United Kingdom / Re: Police officer dies after being hit by a train - Aug 23 on: August 26, 2023, 13:02:11
I'm puzzled by the comment 'sustained non life-threatening electrocution injuries' when the line isn't third rail powered.
             
Appreciate I'm in the speculation stage.
Thank you broadgage, hadn't thought of that option!
242  All across the Great Western territory / The Wider Picture in the United Kingdom / Re: Police officer dies after being hit by a train - Aug 23 on: August 26, 2023, 08:54:25
I'm puzzled by the comment 'sustained non life-threatening electrocution injuries' when the line isn't third rail powered.
             
243  All across the Great Western territory / Across the West / Re: Infrastructure problems in Thames Valley causing disruption elsewhere - ongoing, since Oct 2014 on: August 25, 2023, 06:09:01
Alterations to services between Twyford and Henley-On-Thames
Due to a fault with the signalling system at Reading some lines are blocked. Disruption is expected until 08:00 25/08.
Train services between Twyford and Henley-On-Thames will be suspended. All stations between Twyford and Henley-On-Thames will not be served.
Customer Advice
Replacement road transport services are conveying passengers between Twyford and Henley-On-Thames in both directions until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Great Western Railway rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys. We have ordered road replacement, we will update when confirmed.
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Alterations to services between Reading and Basingstoke
Due to a fault with the signalling system at Reading some lines are blocked. Disruption is expected until 08:00 25/08.
Train services between Reading and Basingstoke will be suspended.
Customer Advice
CrossCountry and South Western Railway are conveying passengers via any reasonable route until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Great Western Railway rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys.
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Alterations to services between Greenford and West Ealing
Due to a fault with the signalling system at Reading some lines are blocked. Disruption is expected until 08:00 25/08.
Train services between Greenford and West Ealing will be suspended.
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Alterations to services between Reading and Gatwick Airport via Guildford
Due to a fault with the signalling system at Reading some lines are blocked. Disruption is expected until 08:00 25/08.
Train services between Reading and Gatwick Airport via Guildford and Redhill will be suspended.
244  Journey by Journey / Plymouth and Cornwall / Points failure Plymouth/Ivybridge on: August 23, 2023, 15:09:09
Delays to services between Plymouth and Ivybridge
Due to a points failure between Plymouth and Ivybridge the line towards Newton Abbot is blocked.
Train services running through these stations may be delayed. Disruption is expected until 15:45 23/08.
Customer Advice
We're sorry for the delay to your journey.

We will update this message with more information when we have it.

1V50 (Edinburgh - Plymouth) lost 14 minutes between Tavistock Junction and Laira Junction.
245  All across the Great Western territory / Across the West / Re: Infrastructure problems in Thames Valley causing disruption elsewhere - ongoing, since Oct 2014 on: August 23, 2023, 06:12:52
The intended prosecution of Network Rail (Scotland) will also add to the multi layers of 'elf and safety, and to my mind, only increase future repair delays.
246  Sideshoots - associated subjects / News, Help and Assistance / Re: Do we need 3 'unread' options at the top left? on: August 22, 2023, 07:13:08
Basically yes, TWO options shown top left, but.
When clicking the top option of the two (Show unread posts since last visit) gives me a third option -
No unread topics found since your last visit. Click here to try all unread topics.

So a third option.
247  Sideshoots - associated subjects / News, Help and Assistance / Do we need 3 'unread' options at the top left? on: August 21, 2023, 13:57:12
1) Show new replies to your posts.
2) Show unread posts since last visit.
3) Click here to try all unread topics.

For me, just one option to show all unread posts and topics please.

Unless that is a major programming exercise
248  Journey by Journey / TransWilts line / Re: 2023 - Train update and amendment log - Swindon <-> Westbury on: August 20, 2023, 14:56:37
Emergency services dealing with an incident at Castle Cary, blocking all lines.
From GWR (Great Western Railway). Journey Check
Swindon to Weymouth cancelled. Weymouth to Swindon held at Pen Mill
Seems to involve 1003 Paddington to Penzance.
With that amount of time delay for those on board, 'at least' it was a 10 car, rather than a 5 car.
Driver must have been badly shaken.

Apologies, mods please move (thank you)
249  Journey by Journey / Plymouth and Cornwall / Re: Cornish Branch Lines on: August 19, 2023, 11:40:00
I think Firstbus had the P&R (Park and Ride) contract for a few years.
Can't remember who last had it (maybe First?)
250  Journey by Journey / Plymouth and Cornwall / Re: Cornish Branch Lines on: August 19, 2023, 11:21:12
Hmm.
Driving past Truro this week, I was puzzled by the elaborate barriers in place, and couldn't understand why.
Remembered later when I saw the large crowds queuing for the branch, outside with no shade or shelter.
Informative large signs advising 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes (delay).
They were unfortunately in the 90+ delay sector.
251  All across the Great Western territory / Across the West / Re: Problems with IET trains from April 2021 on: August 19, 2023, 11:05:22
Several reduced formations to/from Cornwall today.
Also many stopping/starting short in Devon and Cornwall.
252  Journey by Journey / Plymouth and Cornwall / Re: Cornish Branch Lines on: August 19, 2023, 09:24:02
I heard from someone who had booked tickets (Bodmin to Falmouth return) about a 90+ minute wait in the queue outside Truro station.
Not best please.
Return train to Bodmin was cancelled but showing on screens as 'delayed'.
Absence of information on the platform.
Said it was their first train trip for 15 years, and would be the last.
Another lost set of travellers.
253  All across the Great Western territory / Across the West / Re: Problems with the Night Riviera sleeper - December 2014 onwards on: August 18, 2023, 05:27:37
From Cornwall Live

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Couple's journey ruined as sleeper train cancelled at last minute

People travelling between Cornwall and London on sleeper trains this autumn could face uncomfortable journeys as railworks cause cancellations. It comes after an elderly couple paid for a sleeper berth but had to travel through the night on a regular train at the weekend.

Anne Richardson said: "On Sunday evening my husband and I were booked on the sleeper from Paddington and arrived at the station at 5:30pm to be told at the ticket office that it was running. At around 8:30pm when waiting in the lounge an employee informed us very politely that there was a query regarding the sleeper.

(Continues in link)

Link not working for me
Here's the long link version https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/couples-journey-ruined-sleeper-train-8685049
254  All across the Great Western territory / Across the West / Re: Problems with the Night Riviera sleeper - December 2014 onwards on: August 16, 2023, 04:11:15
On time into Reading. but.
As of this time, still sat at Reading.
0A50 came onto the back of 1A50 as scheduled, but the train hasn't departed.
255  All across the Great Western territory / Across the West / Re: Infrastructure problems in Thames Valley causing disruption elsewhere - ongoing, since Oct 2014 on: August 16, 2023, 03:59:16
Cancellations to services between Reading and Newbury
Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Reading and Newbury fewer trains are able to run on all lines.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer Advice
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What's happening between Newbury and Reading?

At around midday on 14/08/2023, a part of a trains overhead electrical system collided with a bridge just West of Newbury. This collision resulted in damage to both the train and the overhead line equipment. Network Rail are still assessing the damage to their infrastructure and as a consequence, we're unable to operate any electric-only traction (trains) between Newbury and Reading until further notice.

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What's the impact on service for Wednesday 16/08/2023?

Services between Bedwyn - Newbury and Reading are going to be disrupted as we're still unable to operate electric traction (trains) between Newbury and Reading. GWR (Great Western Railway) & Network Rail Western Control have been working overnight to formulate a plan to utilise diesel units from other areas of the network to try and maintain a good level of service between Newbury and Reading. The specifics of this plan will be announced later this morning but will of course be advertised as soon as they're confirmed. For the most part we will be able to maintain an hourly service as a minimum between Newbury and Reading. A basic summary of impact is as follows:

- There will be a reduced service between Newbury and Reading today.
- The Bedwyn - Newbury shuttles will operate as normal.
- Newbury to Reading shuttles will be subject to cancellations though some may operate using diesel trains.
- Fast London Paddington-bound trains that start at Bedwyn / Frome / Bristol during the AM peak period will run as booked.
- London Paddington bound trains booked to start at Newbury will start at Reading and terminate at Reading on their return journey.

Please consult online journey planners for specific journey enquiries where you will see an updated list of what is and isn't cancelled today.
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