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« Reply #60 on: January 18, 2018, 20:49:51 »
Quote from: BBM on January 18, 2018, 14:41:32
According to the Metro newspaper, today's disruption caused Prince Harry and Meghan to arrive nearly an hour late for their visit to Cardiff:

http://metro.co.uk/2018/01/18/meghan-markle-prince-harry-hit-train-delays-making-one-hour-late-cardiff-visit-7240147/


I bet they're on the web site right now submitting their Delay Repay claim. Wink
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« Reply #61 on: January 19, 2018, 07:46:17 »
Due to a fault with the signalling system at Thatcham trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards Reading.
Impact:
Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed by up to 15 minutes. Disruption is expected until 08:30 19/01.
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« Reply #62 on: January 19, 2018, 12:27:00 »
The railways falling apart. I would go by car but the potholes are getting too deep.
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« Reply #63 on: January 19, 2018, 12:47:30 »
Quote from: eightf48544 on January 19, 2018, 12:27:00
The railways falling apart. I would go by car but the potholes are getting too deep.
Aren't the just!  Angry
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« Reply #64 on: January 22, 2018, 16:39:53 »
Due to damage to the overhead electric wires at Hayes & Harlington some lines are closed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Impact: Train services between Hayes & Harlington and London Paddington have been revised.

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Due to overhead line damage at Hayes & Harlington, Platform 5 is closed to electric trains. This means the Hayes Shuttle electric services are running with diesel trains today, formed of 3 coaches.
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« Reply #65 on: January 22, 2018, 17:01:29 »
Plastic bag or explosive pigeon I wonder?
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« Reply #66 on: January 22, 2018, 20:24:43 »
Are not most of the existing 3 car DMUs▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) due to be cascaded further West and/or to other TOCs▸ (Train Operating Company) ?
How many are being kept ?
What will happen in windy weather in future, once most of the DMUs have gone ?

I have a cynical suspicion, that the work around in future windy weather/pigeon explosions will to use 5 car IEPs▸ (Intercity Express Program / Project. This will offer more capacity on routes, save money, give a consistent and safe service and meet customer requirements. Intended to replace HSTs.) in diesel mode for suburban services, with main line services being half length to free up units for suburban services.

It is beginning to look as though the new suburban trains should have been bi-mode!
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #67 on: January 22, 2018, 21:28:02 »
Just for info, the 0651 from Goring was turbotuted today as well.
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« Reply #68 on: January 22, 2018, 21:37:03 »
 Have the wires at Hayes been upgraded or are they still headspan system from HEx electrification?
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« Reply #69 on: January 22, 2018, 21:52:36 »

On UK▸ (United Kingdom) Rail forums, GW» (Great Western - used as an abbreviation for the area / lines under the Great Western franchise, as opposed to FGW which includes "First", the company operating them too. For tickets - about) Electrification thread, it is reported that 387 pantograph carbon damage might have been traced to the Hayes bay - hence the block on electric trains today. Anyone know more?

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« Reply #70 on: January 22, 2018, 22:22:25 »
Quote from: ellendune on January 22, 2018, 21:37:03
Have the wires at Hayes been upgraded or are they still headspan system from HEx electrification?

Its a bit of a hybrid much of it is still Mk3 headspan, however the Route have been doing upgrades at critical places like S&C▸ (Settle and Carlisle - a local rail line, or Switch and Crossings - a railway signalling term, depending on context) (junctions)

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« Reply #71 on: January 23, 2018, 06:46:30 »
OHL▸ (Over-Head Line) at Hayes still knackered this morning, now this too

Cancellations to services between London Paddington and Ealing Broadway
Due to a fault with the signalling system between London Paddington and Ealing Broadway trains have to run at reduced speed on some lines.
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 09:00 23/01.
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« Reply #72 on: January 23, 2018, 14:54:10 »
Quote from: lordgoata on January 22, 2018, 21:28:02
turbotuted  Cheesy.
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« Reply #73 on: January 23, 2018, 16:07:48 »
As expected, the message has been revised to cover until the end of the day
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Alterations to services between Hayes & Harlington and London Paddington
Due to damage to the overhead electric wires at Hayes & Harlington some lines are blocked. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Train services between Hayes & Harlington and London Paddington have been revised.
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Due to overhead line damage at Hayes & Harlington, Platform 5 is closed to electric trains. This means the Hayes Shuttle electric services are running with diesel trains today, formed of 3 coaches.
Last Updated:23/01/2018 13:56

At least they've not cancelled them! Reducing stops on the busier local services seems to be their default option during disruption Roll Eyes
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« Reply #74 on: January 26, 2018, 08:10:43 »
Morning

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Delays to services between Hayes & Harlington and London Paddington
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Hayes & Harlington and London Paddington trains have to run at reduced speed on some lines towards London Paddington.
Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed by up to 15 minutes. Disruption is expected until 08:45 26/01.
Last Updated:26/01/2018 08:03
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