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« Reply #3675 on: January 23, 2022, 10:50:53 »

Delays to services between Reading and Westbury

Due to a fault with barriers at a level crossing between Reading and Westbury trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.

Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes. Disruption is expected until 11:30 23/01.
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« Reply #3676 on: January 23, 2022, 11:12:48 »

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Wouldn't it be helpful to say which level crossing? A quick check shows (if I can count) 12 services today that run between Reading and Newbury or Bedwyn only.

It surely cannot be too difficult to say that there's a level crossing problem at X, and that trains travelling between Y and Z are currently unable to pass, and that there may be consequential disruption to services between A and B after the problem is fixed? It give the passenger a better starting point for deciding if to travel, and how much they need worry of they have picked this up on the train and it hasn't already been announced?
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« Reply #3677 on: January 23, 2022, 11:28:37 »

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a level crossing between Reading and Westbury

Wouldn't it be helpful to say which level crossing? A quick check shows (if I can count) 12 services today that run between Reading and Newbury or Bedwyn only.

For today ... I have just remembered ... no trains between Swindon and Didcot so there are diversions across that crossing - wherever it is.

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08:29 Weston-Super-Mare to London Paddington due 11:12
 
08:29 Weston-Super-Mare to London Paddington due 11:12 is being delayed between Bath Spa and Reading and is now expected to be 30 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with barriers at a level crossing.

I'm of two minds about localising the data - for one metric of readers, yes, useful, but for another metric there's an inevitable question "where is Aldermaston" or "Kint-where?" on reading the report.   When the PIS (Passenger Information System) system locally here used to report that the train had "passed Thingley Junction" the knowelgable on the platform got a warm and fuzzy feeling  that it was getting closer, and the rest panicked because the information had changed from "Chippenham" which they knew to some other spot they couldn't place.
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« Reply #3678 on: January 23, 2022, 11:50:01 »

Midgham and Colthrop are the crossings.
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« Reply #3679 on: January 23, 2022, 16:18:39 »

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I'm of two minds about localising the data

Point taken Grahame, but it doesn't take much initiative to add "between Reading and Newbury" to make it clear. I expect too with the lamentable level of knowledge of the geography of our own country, many taking trains passing through Westbury have no idea where it is or that they might be passing through it!
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« Reply #3680 on: January 25, 2022, 07:14:36 »

Due to a safety inspection on a train between Newbury and Westbury all lines are blocked

Train services running through these stations will be cancelled, delayed or diverted between Westbury and Reading. Disruption is expected until 09:00
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« Reply #3681 on: January 25, 2022, 09:41:56 »

To be fair, this issue appears to be a suspected fire on a freight service from Haverfordwest to Theale which is still at a stand just east of Kintbury (as at 0930).

Local press report can be found at https://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/train-fire-blocks-line-near-kintbury-9236745/ which also includes twitter postings from the local fire service.

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A suspected fire on a train has blocked the line between Newbury and Westbury this morning (Tuesday).

A safety inspection of the train, which is believed to be around one mile outside Kintbury train station, is currently taking place, according to Great Western Railway.

It said that train services "running through these stations will be cancelled, delayed or diverted between Westbury and Reading".

Disruption is expected until around 9am.

Two fire engines from Newbury were also at Kintbury station this morning after reports that the driver of a train had believed there was a fire onboard his train, but that was now out.
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« Reply #3682 on: January 25, 2022, 09:45:58 »

To be fair, this issue appears to be a suspected fire on a freight service from Haverfordwest to Theale which is still at a stand just east of Kintbury (as at 0930).


Indeed. Sewing the threads together:

By the way, it was absolutely correct to close the Berks and Hants for the safety checks and any aftermath - my comments above relate to the use of the diversion.  What we really need on mornings like this (and on EVERY morning!) is more capacity.
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« Reply #3683 on: January 28, 2022, 08:04:44 »

Cancellations to services between London Paddington and Reading

Due to a fault with the signalling system between London Paddington and Reading fewer trains are able to run.
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 10:00 28/01.

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Due to a fault with the signalling system in the Hayes & Harlington area, fewer trains are able to run. Network Rail technicians are now on-site.

TFL (Transport for London) Rail are conveying passengers between London Paddington and Reading 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 #3684 on: January 28, 2022, 09:14:55 »

West Drayton according to TfL» (Transport for London - about)….now reopened
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« Reply #3685 on: January 28, 2022, 11:16:06 »

One of those days?

Cancellations to services at Hungerford

Due to a lorry colliding with a bridge at Hungerford all lines are blocked.
Train services running through this station may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 14:00 28/01.

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A lorry has struck a bridge at Hungerford. Engineers need to examine the bridge before trains can move over it safely.
Replacement road transport services are conveying passengers between Newbury and Bedwyn in both directions until further notice. Replacement coaches have been requested to run between Newbury and Bedwyn, via Kintbury and Hungerford, in both directions.
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« Reply #3686 on: February 07, 2022, 07:34:50 »

until at least 09:00am monday 7 feb due to lineside fire
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« Reply #3687 on: February 07, 2022, 07:41:27 »

According to TfL» (Transport for London - about) journeycheck, it’s “in the Paddington area”.

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« Reply #3688 on: February 07, 2022, 07:48:09 »

Cancellations to services between Reading and London Paddington

Due to a fire next to the track between Reading and London Paddington all lines are closed.
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 09:00 07/02.
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« Reply #3689 on: February 07, 2022, 08:13:00 »

TfL» (Transport for London - about) services also affected & say it’s “in the Paddungton area”. Far more useful than “between Reading & Paddington”
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