Breakdown delays

willc

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Breakdown delays

« on: July 17, 2009, 09:23:10 »

From FGW^▸ website

Train services are being disrupted due to a broken down train between Swindon and Didcot Parkway.Short notice alterations, cancellations and delays of up to 60 minutes can be expected.

Looks like a number of trains also cancelled according to live departure board for Didcot.

Also a Henley branch train broken down at Shiplake is blocking the line, with replacement buses running until mid-morning


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devon_metro

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Re: Breakdown delays

« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2009, 12:54:29 »

Looks like it was 1L20 0559 Swansea - London Paddington that caused the problems.


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John R

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Re: Breakdown delays

« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2009, 17:52:45 »

Some Bristol to London services were diverted via Newbury, resulting in them being cancelled at Chippenham, Swindon and Didcot.


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Rogang

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Re: Breakdown delays

« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2009, 22:30:30 »

1L20 was indeed the culprit.105 minutes at Bourton with reversible down line working around it and alternate Bristol-Pad services via B&H^▸ . When 'fixed' it was 50mph max to Paddington reached 139 late!


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devon_metro

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Re: Breakdown delays

« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2009, 23:11:59 »

Quote from: Rogang on July 17, 2009, 22:30:30

What was wrong with it if you know? Suprised they didn't dump it at Swindon and dispatch a 57 from OOC^▸ .


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smithy

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Re: Breakdown delays

« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2009, 20:35:59 »

Quote from: devon_metro on July 17, 2009, 23:11:59

Quote from: Rogang on July 17, 2009, 22:30:30

What was wrong with it if you know? Suprised they didn't dump it at Swindon and dispatch a 57 from OOC^▸ .

i heard the 57's are knackered hence why hst's have ran some sleeper services of late?


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