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« Reply #2430 on: January 18, 2018, 13:21:20 »

Due to a fault with the signalling system between Didcot Parkway and Reading some Didcot Parkway lines are blocked.
Impact: Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed. Disruption is expected until 13:00 18/01.

Greetings from 1C12 at Goring and Streatley

Fast lines westbound closed ... everyone on the slow lines

Err - sorry - main lines closed ... everyone on the relief

Said to be a "broken rail" to us on the train.  Presumably the track is strong enough to take the new trains?

Defect in a set of points on the Down Main at Didcot East. The set of points have in the last 15 minutes been authorised for train movements when in the reverse position, this means everything will have to cross over to the Relief lines if using the Down Main.
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« Reply #2431 on: January 18, 2018, 14:41:32 »

According to the Metro newspaper, today's disruption caused Prince Harry and Meghan to arrive nearly an hour late for their visit to Cardiff:

http://metro.co.uk/2018/01/18/meghan-markle-prince-harry-hit-train-delays-making-one-hour-late-cardiff-visit-7240147/
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« Reply #2432 on: January 18, 2018, 15:06:22 »

According to the Metro newspaper, today's disruption caused Prince Harry and Meghan to arrive nearly an hour late for their visit to Cardiff:

http://metro.co.uk/2018/01/18/meghan-markle-prince-harry-hit-train-delays-making-one-hour-late-cardiff-visit-7240147/


1. If you have an important engagement, it usually makes sense to take one train earlier than then you really need (discuss)

2. I was also nearly an hour late home.   Why didn't that make The Metro's web site?  Grin
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« Reply #2433 on: January 18, 2018, 15:36:24 »

Going for the train before is a kind of insurance. If one could rely on one's intended train running and reasonably to time (< 5-10 mins late depending on connections) every time you wanted to catch it then going for the train before would become unnecessary.

 I must admit where possible I tend to go for the train before especially if I have an onward connection. It gives more drinking time at the junction station even at Mirfield!

Should this be a new thread?
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« Reply #2434 on: January 18, 2018, 17:02:02 »

Going for the train before is a kind of insurance. If one could rely on one's intended train running and reasonably to time (< 5-10 mins late depending on connections) every time you wanted to catch it then going for the train before would become unnecessary.

 I must admit where possible I tend to go for the train before especially if I have an onward connection. It gives more drinking time at the junction station even at Mirfield!

Should this be a new thread?

Yes I think most regular travellers (definitely commuters) are resigned to the fact that our railway system is so unreliable that you rely on one train to get you there on time at your peril and so set out earlier than should be necessary.

Those who don't use trains regularly however are perhaps naïve enough to assume that the advertised timetable can be relied upon?
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« Reply #2435 on: January 18, 2018, 17:55:20 »

in the bad old days of Thames Trains when 80% punctuality was the norm, it meant you would regularly be late on at least two of your daily commutes per week. Usually an evening you wanted to be on time.

The only consolation you got 5% on your annual seaon ticket, which meant for several years as inflation wa ;ow I paid less each year.
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« Reply #2436 on: January 18, 2018, 19:48:12 »

Back on topic......

Delays to services between Slough and West Drayton
Due to a points failure between Slough and West Drayton some lines towards London Paddington are blocked.
Train services running through these stations may be delayed by up to 10 minutes. Disruption is expected until 20:00 18/01.
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« Reply #2437 on: January 18, 2018, 20:49:51 »

According to the Metro newspaper, today's disruption caused Prince Harry and Meghan to arrive nearly an hour late for their visit to Cardiff:

http://metro.co.uk/2018/01/18/meghan-markle-prince-harry-hit-train-delays-making-one-hour-late-cardiff-visit-7240147/


I bet they're on the web site right now submitting their Delay Repay claim. Wink
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« Reply #2438 on: January 19, 2018, 07:46:17 »

Due to a fault with the signalling system at Thatcham trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards Reading.
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Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed by up to 15 minutes. Disruption is expected until 08:30 19/01.
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« Reply #2439 on: January 19, 2018, 12:27:00 »

The railways falling apart. I would go by car but the potholes are getting too deep.
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« Reply #2440 on: January 19, 2018, 12:47:30 »

The railways falling apart. I would go by car but the potholes are getting too deep.
Aren't the just!  Angry
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« Reply #2441 on: January 22, 2018, 16:39:53 »

Due to damage to the overhead electric wires at Hayes & Harlington some lines are closed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Impact: Train services between Hayes & Harlington and London Paddington have been revised.

Customer Advice:
Due to overhead line damage at Hayes & Harlington, Platform 5 is closed to electric trains. This means the Hayes Shuttle electric services are running with diesel trains today, formed of 3 coaches.
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« Reply #2442 on: January 22, 2018, 17:01:29 »

Plastic bag or explosive pigeon I wonder?
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« Reply #2443 on: January 22, 2018, 20:24:43 »

Are not most of the existing 3 car DMUs (Diesel Multiple Unit) due to be cascaded further West and/or to other TOCs (Train Operating Company) ?
How many are being kept ?
What will happen in windy weather in future, once most of the DMUs have gone ?

I have a cynical suspicion, that the work around in future windy weather/pigeon explosions will to use 5 car IEPs (Intercity Express Program / Project.) in diesel mode for suburban services, with main line services being half length to free up units for suburban services.

It is beginning to look as though the new suburban trains should have been bi-mode!

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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #2444 on: January 22, 2018, 21:28:02 »

Just for info, the 0651 from Goring was turbotuted today as well.
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