The service at Dilton Marsh is "erratic" and "curious" - words used in the spring consultation by the local councils, reflecting local opinion. For example after the 07:00 (isn) southbound train, there's nothing to take you to Salisbury for many, many hours.
This morning, even the 07:00ish didn't run ... so the 06:28 Cardiff to Portsmouth picked up the call at what would be a rather good Salisbury commuter time.
06:28 Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour due 09:52
This train will call additionally at Dilton Marsh.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
The effect of the extra stop on the schedule? Looks like that train may have the slack needed!
1 late from Westbury
2 late from Warminster
on time from Salisbury
1 early from Romsey (
WTT▸ - public timetable it was late)
Dilton Marsh is no longer a 'halt' for a little village. Dilton Marsh itself has grown, and the large residential area of Westbury Leigh covers what were once green fields on the other side of the line.