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« Reply #3540 on: February 19, 2020, 22:43:54 »

When I got back home, I checked the station site on an old OS (Ordnance Survey) map and marked the position on mn modern one.

Since I've already taken this thread off track (apologies) I'll mention that the stretch of the DNS (Domain name service) between Hampstead Norris village hall and Furze Hill, Hermitage has just been cleared and turned into a recreational route (one has to walk under the M4 bridge).

In a weak attempt to get back on topic, I'll observe that some think that if the DNS had remained open, it would have taken freight off the Thames Valley line and perhaps reduced the need for the extensive recent works east of Reading Station. (And if that prompts further discussion the mods WILL have to consider moving these last few posts.)






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« Reply #3541 on: February 20, 2020, 07:43:20 »

Back on topic- all seems well this morning between Reading and Didcot.

No delays or cancellations and fast trains back running on the up main.

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« Reply #3542 on: February 20, 2020, 09:19:59 »

Not quite. The 0621 Didcot-Paddington started from Didcot late and ran fast to Reading. The next service, 0634 Didcot-Paddington also started late but didn't skip so ended up 13 down at Paddington.

Still an improvement on previous days.
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« Reply #3543 on: February 21, 2020, 15:03:36 »

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Delays to services between London Paddington and Reading

Due to a speed restriction over defective track between London Paddington and Reading trains have to run at reduced speed on the Reading bound high speed line.

Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed. Disruption is expected until 15:30 21/02.

A few 15-20 minute delays showing at Reading earlier. Estimated end of disruption has been extended from 14:30 to 15:30 so far... and lo:

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« Reply #3544 on: February 21, 2020, 17:04:59 »

Due to a fault with the signalling system between Reading and Newbury trains have to run at reduced speed on some lines towards Newbury.
Impact:
Train services running through these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes. Disruption is expected until 18:00 21/02.
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« Reply #3545 on: February 22, 2020, 10:11:39 »

Delays to services between Reading and London Paddington


Due to a safety inspection of the track between Reading and London Paddington the line towards London Paddington is blocked.
Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed by up to 20 minutes. Disruption is expected until 10:45 22/02.
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« Reply #3546 on: February 28, 2020, 06:06:49 »

Cancellations to services between Slough and Southall
Due to engineering works not being finished on time between Slough and Southall some lines are blocked.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes. Disruption is expected until 07:30 28/02.
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TFL (Transport for London) Rail are conveying passengers between Reading and London Paddington 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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« Reply #3547 on: February 28, 2020, 06:15:52 »

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TFL (Transport for London) Rail are conveying passengers between Reading and London Paddington in both directions until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Great Western Railway rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys.

For those of us who don't often travel within (not just through) that corridor ... amazing that such arrangements have to be made and are not just standard.  I know it's not unique to this journey - seen it with open access operators on the East Coast - but between two government specified operations?
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« Reply #3548 on: February 28, 2020, 07:38:09 »

National Rail now says delays possible up to 0830. I'm planning to go to Paddington and then on to Kentish Town to meet a friend. There's just 30 minutes' leeway in my schedule and, given the ominous weather forecast, am wondering whether to use the delays as an excuse to postpone our meeting. Can't say I fancy walking around London in heavy rain. I'll check again later.
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« Reply #3549 on: February 28, 2020, 19:40:18 »

Cancellations to services at Acton Main Line

Due to a person being hit by a train at Acton Main Line some lines are blocked.
Train services running through this station will be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 22:00 28/02.
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« Reply #3550 on: March 15, 2020, 13:53:28 »

Cancellations to services between London Paddington and Ealing Broadway

Due to a broken down train between London Paddington and Ealing Broadway all lines are blocked.
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 15:00 15/03.
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« Reply #3551 on: March 15, 2020, 14:37:59 »

I was monitoring the Crossrail testing on Open Train Times. Only lines 1 to 3 available.

1C15 1300 Pad to Bri stopped at Ladbroke Grove signal SN107 for approx 45 minutes. It went back into Pad.

Everything sorted out by 14:30.
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« Reply #3552 on: March 15, 2020, 14:55:49 »

Spoke too soon.

1G42 1433 Pad to Cheltenham, also left on Line 2 and stops at Ladbroke Grove SN107.

At 1452, it reverses back to Pad.

Is there a problem on Line 2?
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« Reply #3553 on: March 15, 2020, 15:01:31 »

Broken Down Train - back at 15:00 has morphed into

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Due to a points failure between London Paddington and Hayes & Harlington all lines are blocked.
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 16:45 15/03.
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« Reply #3554 on: March 19, 2020, 10:23:04 »

Cancellations to services between Maidenhead and Reading


Due to a speed restriction over defective track between Maidenhead and Reading trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 12:00 19/03.
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