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All across the Great Western territory / Across the West / Re: Infrastructure problems in Thames Valley causing disruption elsewhere - ongoing, since Oct 2014
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on: August 25, 2023, 06:09:01
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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. AND 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. AND 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. AND 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.
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Journey by Journey / Plymouth and Cornwall / Points failure Plymouth/Ivybridge
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on: August 23, 2023, 15:09:09
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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.
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Journey by Journey / TransWilts line / Re: 2023 - Train update and amendment log - Swindon <-> Westbury
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on: August 20, 2023, 14:56:37
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Emergency services dealing with an incident at Castle Cary, blocking all lines. From GWR▸ . 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)
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Journey by Journey / Plymouth and Cornwall / Re: Cornish Branch Lines
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on: August 19, 2023, 11:21:12
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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.
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Journey by Journey / Plymouth and Cornwall / Re: Cornish Branch Lines
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on: August 19, 2023, 09:24:02
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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.
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All across the Great Western territory / Across the West / Re: Infrastructure problems in Thames Valley causing disruption elsewhere - ongoing, since Oct 2014
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on: August 16, 2023, 03:59:16
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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 -
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▸ & 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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