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« Reply #150 on: June 20, 2019, 10:33:11 »
What were the Long Marstons RTT» (Real Time Trains - website) gives 4 two out two back.
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« Reply #151 on: June 20, 2019, 13:07:05 »
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What were the Long Marstons RTT» (Real Time Trains - website) gives 4 two out two back.

More about those specials here
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« Reply #152 on: June 22, 2019, 08:52:24 »
Cancellations to services between London Paddington and Maidenhead


Following failure of the electricity supply earlier today between London Paddington and Maidenhead all lines have now reopened.
Train services running to and from these stations are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 10:00 22/06.
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Electric trains are now able to use all 4 lines following an earlier power failure. Now that train services are moving, residual delays can be expected as a result of congestion between Reading and London Paddington.

We do not have ticket acceptance with South Western Railway due to the limited train services as a result of industrial action and Ascot races meaning that services are busier than normal.
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« Reply #153 on: June 22, 2019, 09:12:58 »
I arrived at TWY▸ (Twyford station) for the 08.24 to PAD» (Paddington (London) - next trains) but instead caught the 08.09 running 17 late. There’s been no delays on the journey and the train is now approaching PAD having gained back about 6 minutes. However every IET▸ (Intercity Express Train - replacement for HSTs (manufactured by Hitachi in Kobe, Japan)) I’ve seen on the mains has been running on diesel power.
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« Reply #154 on: June 22, 2019, 09:17:30 »
Power shortages/Crew Shortages/shortage of available (new) trains due to more than usual needing repair.

There is no shortage of excuses.
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« Reply #155 on: June 22, 2019, 09:49:51 »
Quote from: TaplowGreen on June 22, 2019, 09:17:30
There is no shortage of excuses.

Sadly, no-one has yet found a way to harness excuses to drive trains or repair them ... they could make a fortune.
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« Reply #156 on: June 24, 2019, 19:58:19 »
Quote from: grahame on June 22, 2019, 09:49:51

Sadly, no-one has yet found a way to harness excuses to drive trains or repair them ... they could make a fortune.

The road to Hull is paved with good intentions.
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« Reply #157 on: June 25, 2019, 08:56:17 »
Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Didcot Parkway and Swindon trains have to run at reduced speed on some lines.
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Train services running through these stations may be delayed by up to 10 minutes. Disruption is expected until 11:30 25/06.
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« Reply #158 on: June 25, 2019, 09:17:56 »
Seems to be near "that" bridge at Steventon.
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« Reply #159 on: June 29, 2019, 16:31:55 »
Cancellations to services between London Paddington and Reading


Due to a fault with the signalling system between London Paddington and Reading fewer trains are able to run on all lines.
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 17:15 29/06.
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« Reply #160 on: June 29, 2019, 17:10:45 »
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Cancellations to services between London Paddington and Reading


Due to a fault with the signalling system between London Paddington and Reading fewer trains are able to run on all lines.
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 17:15 29/06.

Now pushed out to 1800, also;

Cancellations to services between West Ealing and Greenford


Due to a broken down train between West Ealing and Greenford all lines are blocked.
Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled. Disruption is expected until 18:30 29/06.

………...and a points problem just outside Paddington too...……...all good fun in the sun  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #161 on: June 29, 2019, 23:10:00 »
Would it be wrong of me to suggest that temperatures were exceptional today and that in previous years you would have expected far more significant disruption?

Good for commuters that today’s heat is giving way to more seasonally typical weather tomorrow in time for the return to work on Monday.
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« Reply #162 on: June 30, 2019, 10:52:40 »
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Would it be wrong of me to suggest that temperatures were exceptional today and that in previous years you would have expected far more significant disruption?

Not sure, to be honest. Damage to overhead lines wasn't an available cause of disruption in previous years.
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« Reply #163 on: June 30, 2019, 13:29:36 »
I take your point, although of course it has been since the late 90s for the 11 miles out to Airport Junction.
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« Reply #164 on: July 04, 2019, 07:47:00 »
Cancellations to services between Reading and Bedwyn


Due to a fault with the signalling system between Reading and Bedwyn all lines are closed.
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 45 minutes. Disruption is expected until 09:30 04/07.

Delays to services between Newbury and Reading

Due to a fault with the signalling system between Newbury and Reading the line is closed.
Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed. Disruption is expected until 10:00 04/07.
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