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Journey by Journey / London to the Cotswolds / Re: North Cotswold line delays and cancellations - 2025
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on: June 13, 2025, 15:10:53
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Strewth - is there anything slower train than a 75mph 165 turbo?!!
Maybe a turbo that doesn't even get started? 17:04 Didcot Parkway to Evesham due 18:23 will be cancelled.
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Last Updated:13/06/2025 14:32 18:51 Evesham to Oxford due 19:50 will be cancelled.
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Last Updated:13/06/2025 14:32 Lovely Friday late afternoon/early evening |
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Journey by Journey / London to the Cotswolds / Re: North Cotswold line delays and cancellations - 2025
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on: June 13, 2025, 09:37:32
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1W11 0553 London Paddington to Great Malvern was cancelled between Oxford and Great Malvern due to an issue with the train crew (TG). ( RTT» ) 08:56 Great Malvern to London Paddington due 11:27 will be started from Oxford.
It will no longer call at Great Malvern, Malvern Link, Worcester Foregate Street, Worcester Shrub Hill, Worcestershire Parkway Hl, Pershore, Evesham, Honeybourne, Moreton-In-Marsh, Kingham, Charlbury and Hanborough.
This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
Last Updated:13/06/2025 07:22 ( GW» Journeycheck) Striking disparity between the excuses |
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Sideshoots - associated subjects / Heritage railways, Railtours, buses, canals, steamships and other public transport based attractions / Re: Guest locomotive / running on the wrong lines
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on: June 09, 2025, 11:51:07
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I see pictures of "Fenchurch" - a locomotive I associate with the Bluebell - hauling trains on the West Somerset Railway at present and she looks so out of place (and small).
Back in the early 1970s, Butlins at Minehead were having a clear out, and "Duchess of Hamilton" was donated to the NRM» (and, in November 1975, became the final BR▸ train movement on the branch, as she was towed away to Swindon by a Class 25) and the diminutive Stroudley "Terrier" "Stepney" was donated to the WSR. There was a fanciful idea to return the loco to service, but that didn't happen. She was used, in 1979, as a smoking prop for a BBC2 telly drama though, thanks to a smoke bomb from BBC» special effects department, and a shove from another loco So there is a precedent for a Terrier on the Minehead Branch |
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Journey by Journey / London to Reading / Paddington to Reading line shut, 9 June 2025
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on: June 09, 2025, 11:45:44
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Not good Alterations to services between London Paddington and Reading
Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between London Paddington and Reading all lines are closed.
Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 12:45 09/06.
Customer Advice
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An incident requiring the attention of the emergency services has occurred which will prevent train movements occurring between London Paddington and Reading.
As an alternative GWR▸ ticket holders may use South Western Railway train services between London Waterloo and Reading in either direction. In addition, GWR ticket holders may also use South Western Railway services between London Waterloo and Windosr & Eton Riverside which will assist customers travelling to / from the Slough area who will need to use GWR sevices Slough to Windsor & Eton Central to assist those travelling to / from the Slough area.
GWR ticket holders may also use London Underground services across London between Waterloo and Paddington.
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All across the Great Western territory / The Wider Picture in the United Kingdom / Uber plan trains through The Chunnel
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on: June 03, 2025, 12:15:52
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https://www.gmx.com/travel/11548536-uber-to-rival-eurostar-operating-cross-channel-tra.html#.1730814-stage-set3-6London and Ebbsfleet, under the English Channel, to Paris and other unspecified destination(s) The ride-sharing firm has thrown its hat into the ring by offering its own cross-channel services from the UK▸ to Paris and beyond.
Uber has signed a partnership with Gemini Trains to co-brand the services.
The locomotives won't just be departing from St Pancras in London, as they will also be stopping at Ebbsfleet International in Kent to offer more options for passengers around the UK.
The collaboration will be similar to the partnership that Uber currently has with Thames Clippers boats in London. In this case, the company brands the boats with their logo along the side, but they are operated by Thames Clipper.
Although customers can book tickets on the Uber app for Eurostar services, this is the first time that they can book and travel on an Uber-branded train.
The company started offering new modes of transport in the UK in 2023 as users are now able to book inter-city trains, coaches, Lime bikes, nationwide car rentals and even flights via the app.
Andrew Brem, general manager at Uber UK, said: "We've seen amazing momentum since we began launching new modes of transport in the UK, and this collaboration with Gemini Trains is our latest step in how we're helping people get to where they want to go."
Adrian Quine, CEO▸ of Gemini, added: "Innovation and value are at the very heart of what we do, so it's really exciting to be teaming up with Uber, an instantly recognisable brand which has revolutionised the travel industry.
"Now passengers will be able to enjoy the same value and comfort on brand new 'cutting edge' trains at the touch of a button."
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Journey by Journey / London to the Cotswolds / Re: North Cotswold line delays and cancellations - 2025
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on: May 29, 2025, 10:45:27
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Meanwhile, a technical question about signalling on our line.
Yesterday (Wed May 28), I was on the 15:52 back from Paddington. We left Oxford +48, but then sat at Wolvercote for 13 minutes. Looking at OpenTrainTimes, this seemed to be waiting for the halts train, in front of us, to get out of the single track section at Charlbury. We also sat at Ascott, waiting for it to reach Moreton.
Now, looking at OpenTrainTimes, there appear to be intermediate signals on the Wolvercote - Charlbury section. My question is this : why could we not have followed the halts train through the suingle track section? We would still have had to wait at Ascott, but at least we'd have got passengers to Hanborough and Charlbury.
As it was, we got to Charlbury +64 and to Moreton +75.
I don't think there are any intermediate signals on the Wolvercote - Ascott-under-Wychwood single line. So, heading downwards, a second train cannot leave Wolvercote until a preceding one has cleared Ascott-under-Wychwood and the section is clear |
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Journey by Journey / London to the Cotswolds / Re: North Cotswold line delays and cancellations - 2025
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on: May 23, 2025, 14:42:45
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Friday 23 May 11:52 London Paddington to Hereford due 14:44 will be terminated at Great Malvern.
It will no longer call at Colwall, Ledbury and Hereford.
It has been previously delayed, has been further delayed at Evesham and is now 58 minutes late.
This is due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge
Last Updated:23/05/2025 14:35 Not sure of the location of this bridge Somewhere between Moreton in Marsh and Evesham perhaps 1P04 1318 Hereford to London Paddington departed Evesham at 1436, just one minute down, so the problem may have cleared now |
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Sideshoots - associated subjects / Campaigns for new and improved services / Re: Minehead Rail Link Group
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on: May 23, 2025, 10:37:46
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From Somerset LiveEfforts to improve Somerset's rail services have hit a snag after the government refused to fund better connections to the county's main heritage line.
[SNIP]
in the summer of 2019. Somerset Council and West Somerset Railway PLC jointly submitted a strategic outline business case (SOBC) to the Department for Transport (DfT» ) in November 2024, asking for £137,000 to developer proposals for reopening the link between Taunton and Bishop's Lydeard. £137,000 would hardly register on the amount of money the railway expends on consultations of all sorts. This seems more like trying to head something off, preventing momentum, rather than actual stinginess over the cost of a report |
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Journey by Journey / London to the West / Bridge Bash on Paignton Branch 16/05/2025
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on: May 16, 2025, 11:50:27
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Cancellations to services between Newton Abbot and Paignton
Due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge at Paignton the line is blocked. Disruption is expected until 13:30 16/05.
Train services between Newton Abbot and Paignton may be cancelled or delayed.
Customer Advice
We have been informed that a road vehichle has struck a railway bridge near Paignton.
In order to run trains safely, engineers from Network Rail will need to assess the structure. Teams are heading to site, and if no significant damage is noted, then we will be able to resume our train service.
In the meantime, customers can use their tickets at no extra cost on the local bus service, which serves all stations along the GWR▸ route. Further details below:
Stagecoach route 12: Newton Abbot (Station), Torre (Station), Torquay (Grand Hotel), Paignton (Bus Station) are conveying passengers via any reasonable route until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Great Western Railway rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys.
Further Information
If you require further information please speak to our staff at the station or on the train, use the Customer Help Point, tweet us @GWRHelp or call National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950
Last Updated:16/05/2025 11:41 |
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