Landslip at Urchfont

bobm

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Landslip at Urchfont - 26 Aug 15

« on: August 26, 2015, 05:20:19 »

Reports that part of the embankment has slipped at Urchfont between Westbury and Pewsey affecting the line towards Reading.

The up line is closed pending an inspection.

The 06:03 from Westbury to London Paddington will start from Newbury.


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Re: Landslip at Urchfont - 26 Aug 15

« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2015, 06:18:09 »

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06:05 Frome to London Paddington due 08:09

This train will be diverted between Westbury and Reading.
This train will no longer call at Pewsey, Bedwyn, Hungerford, Kintbury, Newbury, Thatcham, Theale and Reading West.
This is due to a landslip.

Further Information
Passengers for stations between Westbury and Reading should circulate via Reading.


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Re: Landslip at Urchfont - 26 Aug 15

« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2015, 09:04:08 »

After an inspection the line has re-opened. It seems badgers may be to blame for weakening the embankment!

Platform 1 at Newbury is closed because of flooding now....


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Re: Landslip at Urchfont - 26 Aug 15

« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2015, 09:34:57 »

Quote from: bobm on August 26, 2015, 09:04:08

After an inspection the line has re-opened. It seems badgers may be to blame for weakening the embankment!

Perhaps Network Rail should do a badger cull?


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