Longer train due to to a fault on it ... sounds like
HST▸ from a Frome terminator for (?) 2 x 165
20:38 Westbury to Bristol Temple Meads due 21:28
20:38 Westbury to Bristol Temple Meads due 21:28 will no longer call at Avoncliff and Freshford.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 8 coaches instead of 4.
Would that thought that an HST could stop at the long new platform at Freshford
It can be many issues as you can use
SDO▸ at any station so it would have been possible. It could be to do with staff clearance, platform lighting etc. Also if it is the first time a HST has used the platform extensions no one would have an idea of what door to release forward/backwards etc.