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« Reply #3435 on: November 08, 2019, 17:17:26 »

Still going............


Cancellations to services between Reading and Didcot Parkway


Due to a broken down train between Reading and Didcot Parkway some lines are blocked.
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or diverted. Disruption is expected until 19:00 08/11.
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« Reply #3436 on: November 08, 2019, 17:27:25 »

The freight train is still stuck there.  Obviously there's a lot more caution involved when the cargo is in any way hazardous.  Looks like it'll be moving (slowly) to Didcot Yard shortly.
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« Reply #3437 on: November 08, 2019, 17:50:33 »

Caution of course, but 4 HOURS???  Was there a problem eg with the running gear that needed a part or person from far away?
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« Reply #3438 on: November 08, 2019, 18:00:24 »

Caution of course, but 4 HOURS???  Was there a problem eg with the running gear that needed a part or person from far away?

Yes, on one vehicle brakes were stuck on and have caused serious damage to the wheelsets.

Now on the move and approaching Didcot, so the Down Relief line should be open shortly.
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« Reply #3439 on: November 08, 2019, 19:56:38 »

Ahh I wondered why this didn't move at all when I was walking past. It was a DB» (Deutsche Bahn - German State Railway - about) class 60 pulling tankers sat in the green gap between the edge of Reading and Pangbourne.
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« Reply #3440 on: November 09, 2019, 00:16:10 »

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It was a DB» (Deutsche Bahn - German State Railway - about) class 60 pulling tankers sat in the green gap between the edge of Reading and Pangbourne.

The green gap aka Purley on Thames!

When I saw these posts while "lurking" on my smartphone leaving Guildford after an after hours strategic meeting with a senior colleague I thought I had been fortunate in missing the aftermath of this. Sadly, the train I was aiming for (the 20-22 ex Reading, immediately preceding one of those annoying 35 minute gaps in the stopping service timetable) was cancelled, so there was an unwanted 50 minute wait at Reading, with not even a pretty sunset by way of compensation!
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« Reply #3441 on: November 09, 2019, 13:27:59 »

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It was a DB» (Deutsche Bahn - German State Railway - about) class 60 pulling tankers sat in the green gap between the edge of Reading and Pangbourne.

The green gap aka Purley on Thames!

I’ve always ignored Reading’s daft political boundaries. It was spanning the green gap from the end of purley to the beginning of pangbourne.
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« Reply #3442 on: November 09, 2019, 13:44:33 »

When I saw these posts while "lurking" on my smartphone leaving Guildford after an after hours strategic meeting with a senior colleague I thought I had been fortunate in missing the aftermath of this. Sadly, the train I was aiming for (the 20-22 ex Reading, immediately preceding one of those annoying 35 minute gaps in the stopping service timetable) was cancelled, so there was an unwanted 50 minute wait at Reading, with not even a pretty sunset by way of compensation!

It's not clear whether that cancellation (of the earlier inbound service) was related to the line closure or not. The line was cleared at about 18:30, so "an issue with the train crew" might or might not be knock-on. When I passed though at about 16:00 I saw the "all lines are closed" warnings and was surprised to find no trains showing as cancelled or more than a few minutes late - at least, not in the next 20 minutes or so.
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« Reply #3443 on: November 18, 2019, 12:42:59 »

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It was a DB» (Deutsche Bahn - German State Railway - about) class 60 pulling tankers sat in the green gap between the edge of Reading and Pangbourne.

The green gap aka Purley on Thames!

I’ve always ignored Reading’s daft political boundaries. It was spanning the green gap from the end of purley to the beginning of pangbourne.

I've moved the burgeoning discussion about political/administrative boundaries to a new topic in "The West - but not the West's trains":

http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/coffeeshop/index.php?topic=22464.0
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« Reply #3444 on: November 18, 2019, 13:00:09 »

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It was a DB» (Deutsche Bahn - German State Railway - about) class 60 pulling tankers sat in the green gap between the edge of Reading and Pangbourne.

The green gap aka Purley on Thames!

I’ve always ignored Reading’s daft political boundaries. It was spanning the green gap from the end of purley to the beginning of pangbourne.

I've moved the burgeoning discussion about political/administrative boundaries to a new topic in "The West - but not the West's trains":

http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/coffeeshop/index.php?topic=22464.0

Well done that man! 👍
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« Reply #3445 on: November 18, 2019, 13:51:02 »

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It was a DB» (Deutsche Bahn - German State Railway - about) class 60 pulling tankers sat in the green gap between the edge of Reading and Pangbourne.

The green gap aka Purley on Thames!

I’ve always ignored Reading’s daft political boundaries. It was spanning the green gap from the end of purley to the beginning of pangbourne.

I've moved the burgeoning discussion about political/administrative boundaries to a new topic in "The West - but not the West's trains":

http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/coffeeshop/index.php?topic=22464.0

Well done that man! 👍

Hurrah.  Thanks.
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« Reply #3446 on: November 28, 2019, 19:46:25 »

Delays to services between Reading and London Paddington
Due to a points failure between Reading and London Paddington fewer trains are able to run on all lines.
Train services running to and from these stations will be delayed by up to 20 minutes. Disruption is expected until 20:00 28/11.
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« Reply #3447 on: December 03, 2019, 13:00:41 »

 Cancellations to services between Didcot Parkway and Oxford
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Due to urgent repairs to the track between Didcot Parkway and Oxford trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards Oxford.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes. Disruption is expected until 16:00 03/12.
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Chiltern Railways are conveying passengers between Oxford and London Marylebone in both directions until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Great Western Railway rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys.
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Great Western Railway are operating a reduced service between Didcot Parkway and Oxford. High speed London Paddington to Oxford services in both directions are cancelled. The xx:07 services from Oxford and the xx:29 from Didcot Parkway are running. Services towards Worcester and Hereford will operate as booked.

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« Reply #3448 on: December 03, 2019, 14:22:38 »

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Cancellations to services at Maidenhead

Due to a points failure at Maidenhead all lines are disrupted.

Train services running through this station may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 14:30 03/12.

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« Reply #3449 on: December 08, 2019, 16:16:40 »

Alterations to services between London Paddington and Reading


Due to a broken down train between London Paddington and Reading some lines towards Reading are blocked.
Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 18:15 08/12.
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