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« Reply #825 on: August 16, 2018, 10:15:57 »

5 cars for the 1700 to Bristol! Glad I'm only going Reading to Didcot.

Glad I managed to get the 1630, nice 9 coach service.
But blimey those seats are uncomfortable by the time I got back to Weston
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« Reply #826 on: August 20, 2018, 08:52:28 »

Over a dozen short formed IETs (Intercity Express Train) again today.
This is the "new normal" and therefore not very newsworthy.
What is arguably of greater significance is that 4 services to or from Cardiff are cancelled due to no staff. Had these 4 services run, then presumably another 8 IETs would have been short formed taking the total to over 20.
20 short formations have occurred previously but would be worse than normal.
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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 #827 on: August 20, 2018, 08:56:25 »

I spoke too soon.
20 short formations now, so had the 4 cancelled services run it would presumably have been 28, which is worse than the new normal.
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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 #828 on: August 20, 2018, 09:41:00 »

3 consecutive Peak Time services from Swansea to Paddington reduced to 5 this morning
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« Reply #829 on: August 20, 2018, 09:59:58 »

I notice that the majority of short-formed IETs (Intercity Express Train) today are due to train faults, as opposed to lack of GWR (Great Western Railway) staff.
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« Reply #830 on: August 20, 2018, 10:56:09 »

I notice that the majority of short-formed IETs (Intercity Express Train) today are due to train faults, as opposed to lack of GWR (Great Western Railway) staff.

We're told that several units are undergoing modifications, including to the PIS (Passenger Information System)/Reservation system, and are therefore the reason for the short forms which will be a temporary measure until all units are modified and accepted back into service.  For once I share Broadgage's scepticism about such claims!  Wink
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« Reply #831 on: August 20, 2018, 14:06:39 »

I am currently sat on a 9 car IET (Intercity Express Train) with no hot water, no reservations and the trolley is no where near me, even at Swindon!
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« Reply #832 on: August 20, 2018, 14:25:02 »

I am currently sat on a 9 car IET (Intercity Express Train) with no hot water, no reservations and the trolley is no where near me, even at Swindon!
So all going well then.
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« Reply #833 on: August 20, 2018, 14:41:34 »

I am currently sat on a 9 car IET (Intercity Express Train) with no hot water, no reservations and the trolley is no where near me, even at Swindon!
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Not bad by IET standards. Reservations and hot water remain future aspirations. The trolley MIGHT appear, but don't count on it.  I think that two trolleys may be a future plan.
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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 #834 on: August 20, 2018, 17:08:06 »

I notice that the majority of short-formed IETs (Intercity Express Train) today are due to train faults, as opposed to lack of GWR (Great Western Railway) staff.

We're told that several units are undergoing modifications, including to the PIS (Passenger Information System)/Reservation system, and are therefore the reason for the short forms which will be a temporary measure until all units are modified and accepted back into service.  For once I share Broadgage's scepticism about such claims!  Wink

More of a software update than physical modifications including an update to the SDO (Selective Door Opening) database.
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« Reply #835 on: August 20, 2018, 17:33:13 »

Hi All,

On the 17.26 from Cardiff to London reservation for coach h, managed to bag a hard seat in A. It's short formed. Looking forward to seeing the trolley. ?

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« Reply #836 on: August 20, 2018, 18:21:34 »

17-26 short formed ? I do not see it on journey check. I smell a rat.
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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 #837 on: August 20, 2018, 18:54:47 »

Hi All.

Guard apologies said the it should have been a nine carriage set. No reservation showing still some seats left after Swindon.  Trolley been past 4 times it turned around 2. Noticing a nice little rattle from the one of the glass shelves when we go a little bit fast. I wonder how long before other's go this way. Oh and the air conditioning is working very well to the extent I am cold.  I  know I should move.

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« Reply #838 on: August 20, 2018, 20:24:53 »

2x5 on the first run into Cornwall today.
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« Reply #839 on: August 21, 2018, 06:04:08 »

Day two..........
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05:53 Plymouth to London Paddington due 09:00 will be starting late from Plymouth.
This is due to this train being late from the depot.
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