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« on: August 15, 2023, 07:45:52 »
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Cancellations to services between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central

Due to a broken down train between Pilning and Severn Tunnel Jn some lines are blocked. Disruption is expected until 08:00 15/08.

Train services between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central may be cancelled or delayed.

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We're sorry for the delay to your journey.

A freight train has broken down in the Severn Tunnel blocking one of the two lines. While arrangements are being made for an engineer to attend to fix the train we are able to use the other line, but this means we have to run a reduced service.

We will update this message with more information when we have it.

Sound like a quick fix is expected.  For which relief, much thanks - line via Lydney closed this week.
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« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2023, 08:03:14 »
There's a 5Q86 sulking between Severn Tunnel West and Severn Tunnel Junction.
Single line running around it.
Can't see a 5Q86 on RTT» (Real Time Trains - website) tho'

Journeycheck was showing disruption until 8am, now extended to 10am
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« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2023, 08:14:10 »
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:K03023/2023-08-14/detailed

5Q86 - Worksop to Sims, Newport.  Empty none-passenger stock.  A withdrawn train with some personality objecting to being taken to the scrapyard?

Pathed as Diesel locomotive, trailing load 600 tonnes
Planned for 75mph max
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« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2023, 09:05:00 »
Quote from: GBM on August 15, 2023, 08:03:14
Journeycheck was showing disruption until 8am, now extended to 10am

And if you read into individual trains you'll find warnings of ongoing disruption.  Everything will not be magically back on time by 10:01!

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11:23 Swansea to London Paddington due 14:14

11:23 Swansea to London Paddington due 14:14 will be starting late from Swansea.
This is due to a broken down train.
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« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2023, 10:24:49 »
Quote from: grahame on August 15, 2023, 09:05:00
Quote from: GBM on August 15, 2023, 08:03:14
Journeycheck was showing disruption until 8am, now extended to 10am

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Cancellations to services between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central
Following a broken down train earlier today between Pilning and Severn Tunnel Jn the line will be reopened shortly. Disruption is expected until 11:00 15/08.
Train services between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled or delayed.
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