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« on: April 27, 2016, 09:05:43 »
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http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/news/17978/No-trains-running-between-Newbury-and.html

I wasn't planning rail travel today, but a lot of disruption for those that were....and extra traffic on the roads from what I saw between Newbury and Reading. According to local news (BBC» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page) Berks) incident happened at about 0630 this morning.

The site appears to be a pedestrian crossing to the east of Aldermaston (near the Holiday Inn at Padworth for those that know the area). Lots of emergency services on site as I passed at about 0800 this morning.

Thoughts as always with all those affected and having to deal with the incident.
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« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2016, 09:06:33 »
This has been on the local news and my thoughts go to everyone affected.

http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/rail-services-delayed-after-person-11247767

Not sure where/when that photo was taken but it doesn't look like the B&H▸ (Berks and Hants - railway line from Reading to Taunton via Westbury) line
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« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2016, 09:31:03 »
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http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/news/17978/No-trains-running-between-Newbury-and.html

I wasn't planning rail travel today, but a lot of disruption for those that were....and extra traffic on the roads from what I saw between Newbury and Reading. According to local news (BBC» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page) Berks) incident happened at about 0630 this morning.

The site appears to be a pedestrian crossing to the east of Aldermaston (near the Holiday Inn at Padworth for those that know the area). Lots of emergency services on site as I passed at about 0800 this morning.

Thoughts as always with all those affected and having to deal with the incident.

If it is where I think it is TC‡(resolve) that will be about .5 miles west of the Ufton Nervet crossing.



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« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2016, 09:35:21 »
Two topics were started within 45 seconds of each other, so I have merged them here.

The location was indeed the foot crossing at Padworth.  

Several long distance trains from the West have been diverted via Westbury or Bristol.  Some calling at Swindon to provide a bus connection to Pewsey.

However no commuter trains through the Kennet Valley but a limited amount of road transport in place.

Lines reopened shortly before 9am.

However now, sadly, another incident at Abbotswood Junction near Cheltenham.
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« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2016, 09:38:22 »
Quote from: BerkshireBugsy on April 27, 2016, 09:31:03
If it is where I think it is TC‡(resolve) that will be about .5 miles west of the Ufton Nervet crossing.

For the record it is actually just before the previous level crossing at Towney.
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« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2016, 09:45:23 »
Quote from: bobm on April 27, 2016, 09:38:22
Quote from: BerkshireBugsy on April 27, 2016, 09:31:03
If it is where I think it is TC‡(resolve) that will be about .5 miles west of the Ufton Nervet crossing.

For the record it is actually just before the previous level crossing at Towney.

Thanks bobm - I didn't realise there was another LC▸ (Level Crossing) east of Aldermaston before Ufton Nervet - maybe I have my eyes closed at that point!
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« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2016, 10:56:08 »
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I didn't realise there was another LC▸ (Level Crossing) east of Aldermaston before Ufton Nervet

Same here BB, I'm not aware of any LC's (I assume that means lights/barriers etc) between Midgham and Ufton Nervet.

Is bobm saying that Towney was an LC that no longer exists?
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« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2016, 11:38:13 »
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I didn't realise there was another LC▸ (Level Crossing) east of Aldermaston before Ufton Nervet

Same here BB, I'm not aware of any LC's (I assume that means lights/barriers etc) between Midgham and Ufton Nervet.

Is bobm saying that Towney was an LC that no longer exists?

No, no barriers - it's a gated user-worked crossing on the track leading to Towney bridge and lock.
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« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2016, 12:52:19 »
Quote from: BerkshireBugsy on April 27, 2016, 09:06:33

http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/rail-services-delayed-after-person-11247767

Not sure where/when that photo was taken but it doesn't look like the B&H▸ (Berks and Hants - railway line from Reading to Taunton via Westbury) line

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« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2016, 13:21:51 »
Quote from: Adelante_CCT on April 27, 2016, 12:52:19
Quote from: BerkshireBugsy on April 27, 2016, 09:06:33

http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/rail-services-delayed-after-person-11247767

Not sure where/when that photo was taken but it doesn't look like the B&H▸ (Berks and Hants - railway line from Reading to Taunton via Westbury) line

Newport

When I saw the background and the DIS board showing the Westbound service it looks like the backround is the tunnels to the west of the station so the  HST▸ (High Speed Train) would be London bound
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« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2016, 15:12:15 »
Platform 2 at Newport with the HST▸ (High Speed Train) heading west arriving from Bristol Parkway, the picture is facing East with Platform 1 seen just behind the HST on the right
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« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2016, 15:24:00 »
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/man-dies-after-being-hit-11250482

GetReading have changed the picture to a little closer to home, Tilehurst now
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« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2016, 16:42:18 »
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No, no barriers - it's a gated user-worked crossing on the track leading to Towney bridge and lock

Well, you learn something every day.

Will be on the rails tomorrow so will look out for it....thanks.
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