Thames Valley infrastructure problems causing disruption elsewhere - 2017

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[TaplowGreen]

End of the day? That's some over-run....anyone got the details?

I think the overrun was further West......this is just LTV^▸ (London [and] Thames Valley)'s daily treat.

[DidcotPunter]

End of the day? That's some over-run....anyone got the details?

Cracked points on a crossover on Line 3 outside Paddington according to a poster on WNXX^▸ (Stored Unserviceable, Mainline Locos HQ All Classes). Being replaced today so the crossover and part of Line 3 are closed hence the restrictions.

[TaplowGreen]

Today's daily treat.....

Due to urgent repairs to the track between Slough and Maidenhead the line towards Reading is disrupted.
Train services running through these stations may be delayed by up to 20 minutes or running non stop between Slough and Reading. Burnham and Taplow will not be served. Disruption is expected until 14:00 06/03.
Customer Advice
A minor defect with the track has been discovered just to the West of Slough station, on the Reading-bound fast line.

Trains may use other lines in the Slough area, or be cautioned over the affected section at a safe speed.

Network Rail Engineering teams are being mobilised to effect repairs, and some thinning of the train service will be required from 12:00 to allow them access to the track. This is expected to last a maximum of 2 hours.

Through services between London Paddington and Bedwyn in both directions will start/terminate at Reading. Customers should change at Reading for alternative train services.

Local stopping services towards Reading will not call at Burnham or Taplow while repairs are carried out. Trains towards London Paddington are unaffected.

Customers travelling TO these stations from the East should travel through to Maidenhead or Reading, and change at either of these stations for services back to Taplow or Burnham.

Customers travelling FROM Burnham or Taplow wishing to travel West towards Maidenhead, Reading etc should take first available service to SLOUGH and change for Westbound services there.

[Thatcham Crossing]

Got turfed off my THA-PAD^» (Paddington (London) - next trains) service at Reading at around 1125, but being Reading jumped on an HST^▸ (High Speed Train (Inter City class 43 125 units)) to PAD within a few mins.

We did slow to a crawl around 1 to 1.5 miles west of Slough, but were on the UM so not sure that was related.

[IndustryInsider]

We did slow to a crawl around 1 to 1.5 miles west of Slough, but were on the UM so not sure that was related.

Probably waiting for a train(s) to cross over in front of you from DM^▸ (Dilton Marsh) to DR at Slough West Junction I would imagine.

[Jason]

Last updated: 08:47

    Delays to services at Slough
    Due to a speed restriction over defective track at Slough trains have to run at reduced speed on some lines towards Reading.
    Impact:     Train services running through this station may be delayed by up to 15 minutes. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

( Non-Infra

Following a passenger being taken ill on a train between Ealing Broadway and London Paddington some lines towards London Paddington will be reopened shortly.
Impact: Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 09:45 07/03.

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[TaplowGreen]

We seem to be returning to a situation whereby there are significant/long lasting incidents on a daily basis.

[IndustryInsider]

Had the situation been improving recently in your experience then, TG?

[TaplowGreen]

Had the situation been improving recently in your experience then, TG?

.....well I guess if you've experienced amoebic dysentery, then even regular diarrhoea  represents an improvement?

[bobm]

..enjoy your dinner....

[TaplowGreen]

..enjoy your dinner....

.........all of a sudden the image/memories of a Casey Jones burger has hove into view...........as I recall you knew if you were drunk at Paddington because you'd order one, and you knew if you were REALLY hammered because you enjoyed it.........the effect on the digestive system is best left unsaid...........

[IndustryInsider]

.....well I guess if you've experienced amoebic dysentery, then even regular diarrhoea  represents an improvement?

I dread to think what Southern commuters might have been popping to see their GP about over the last year then... 

[TonyK]

Beware the Ides of March!

[TaplowGreen]

.....well I guess if you've experienced amoebic dysentery, then even regular diarrhoea  represents an improvement?

I dread to think what Southern commuters might have been popping to see their GP about over the last year then... 

Unpleasant and persistent rumblings with foul emissions from the nether regions - commonly diagnosed as ASLEF^» (Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen - about)/RMT^▸ (National Union of Rail, Maritime & Transport Workers) syndrome........generally manifests itself whenever a pay rise is required.

[Jason]

Due to a fault with the signalling system between Reading and Didcot Parkway trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards Swindon.

Impact: Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed by up to 20 minutes. Disruption is expected until 10:00 09/03.

Customer Advice:
A fault has occurred with the signalling system just to the East of Didcot Parkway station. Trains on the Oxford/Swindon -bound Fast line have to be stopped and cautioned through the affected section at low speed. This is currently adding approximately 20 minutes to journey times.
Local stopping services between Reading and Didcot are not affected by the failure.