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« on: June 26, 2010, 21:56:22 »
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20:18 Taunton to Cardiff Central due 22:29

This train has been revised.It will no longer call at: Filton Abbey Wood, Patchway and Severn Tunnel Jn.This is due to speed restrictions. Last Updated: 26/06/2010 21:35

Err ... minimum speed restrictions  Grin Grin

I'm scratching my head - "due to a delay on a previous journey - making up time" perhaps? Is there a story behind this one, or just a report that can be read in a slightly amusing way (but no doubt frustrating to 7TJ passengers ...)
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« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2010, 22:02:20 »
I'm guessing that's the reason: could have been delayed by speed restrictions earlier, now skipping stops to make up time and avoid further knock-on delays.
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« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2010, 22:14:47 »
It left Taunton on time, has just departed Bristol Temple Meads 44 late (although it arrived on time)..why? no idea Cheesy
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« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2010, 22:24:26 »
I'm gona say that it has something to do with the riot in Cornwall, perhaps there were connections to be made off a delayed train.
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