Delays between Reading and Southcote Junction

CyclingSid

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Delays between Reading and Southcote Junction

« on: July 20, 2021, 13:32:07 »

From Nation Rail service indicator

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A broken down train near Reading is causing major disruption to journeys between Reading and Basingstoke / Newbury. Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 80 minutes or diverted. In addition, the Great Western Railway shuttle train service that runs between Reading and Basingstoke is currently suspended.

Major disruption is expected until 15:00.


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bobm

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Re: Delays between Reading and Southcote Junction

« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2021, 13:38:05 »

Failed train was on the move around 1pm.

Three services from the West of England delayed between Newbury and Theale.

One Paignton to Paddington service diverted via Melksham with an extra call at Swindon for Pewsey passengers.


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Re: Delays between Reading and Southcote Junction

« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2021, 16:55:32 »

I was on the 11:00 Basingstoke to Reading train, I got delayed at Bramley for over 2 hours. The train arrived into Reading at 13:42. What a Nightmare! The on-board crew were very helpful though. The guard told me that the broken down train was a freight train. A rescue locomotive was sent but shortly after leaving the depot that failed! Third time lucky, the third rescue train removed the failed train from southcoate junction and all was well at 13:00. What a day!


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