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« Reply #180 on: August 22, 2023, 18:38:14 »

"Modernising maintenance" is basically returning to reactive maintenance rather than proactive.
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« Reply #181 on: August 22, 2023, 18:43:32 »

"Modernising maintenance" is basically returning to reactive maintenance rather than proactive.

....without the 'luxury' of lookouts on active lines. So even worse than what was had historically
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« Reply #182 on: August 23, 2023, 06:12:52 »

The intended prosecution of Network Rail (Scotland) will also add to the multi layers of 'elf and safety, and to my mind, only increase future repair delays.
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« Reply #183 on: August 23, 2023, 17:53:58 »

.....and again....

Delays to services between Reading and London Paddington

Due to a fault with the signalling system between Reading and London Paddington trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards London Paddington bound high speed.
Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed by up to 40 minutes. Disruption is expected until 19:00 23/08.
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« Reply #184 on: August 24, 2023, 09:13:36 »

Scarcely credible. Almost literally becoming a daily event.

Cancellations to services between Reading and London Paddington

Due to a fault with the signalling system between Reading and London Paddington fewer trains are able to run on the line towards London Paddington.

Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 12:15 24/08.

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Fewer services will be able to run after 09:45 due to a safety inspection of the track
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« Reply #185 on: August 25, 2023, 06:09:01 »

Alterations to services between Twyford and Henley-On-Thames
Due to a fault with the signalling system at Reading some lines are blocked. Disruption is expected until 08:00 25/08.
Train services between Twyford and Henley-On-Thames will be suspended. All stations between Twyford and Henley-On-Thames will not be served.
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Replacement road transport services are conveying passengers between Twyford and Henley-On-Thames in both directions until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Great Western Railway rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys. We have ordered road replacement, we will update when confirmed.
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Alterations to services between Reading and Basingstoke
Due to a fault with the signalling system at Reading some lines are blocked. Disruption is expected until 08:00 25/08.
Train services between Reading and Basingstoke will be suspended.
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CrossCountry and South Western Railway are conveying passengers via any reasonable route until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Great Western Railway rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys.
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Alterations to services between Greenford and West Ealing
Due to a fault with the signalling system at Reading some lines are blocked. Disruption is expected until 08:00 25/08.
Train services between Greenford and West Ealing will be suspended.
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Alterations to services between Reading and Gatwick Airport via Guildford
Due to a fault with the signalling system at Reading some lines are blocked. Disruption is expected until 08:00 25/08.
Train services between Reading and Gatwick Airport via Guildford and Redhill will be suspended.
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« Reply #186 on: August 25, 2023, 07:33:59 »

Problems getting sets on and off Reading Traincare Depot.
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« Reply #187 on: August 25, 2023, 10:52:13 »

Just becoming a complete farce now.

Cancellations to services between Reading and London Paddington

Due to a fault with the signalling system between Reading and London Paddington trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards London Paddington bound high speed.

Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or terminated at and started back from Reading. Twyford, Maidenhead and Slough will not be served. Disruption is expected until 11:30 25/08.
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« Reply #188 on: August 25, 2023, 16:03:54 »

Just becoming a complete farce now.

Cancellations to services between Reading and London Paddington

Due to a fault with the signalling system between Reading and London Paddington trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards London Paddington bound high speed.

Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or terminated at and started back from Reading. Twyford, Maidenhead and Slough will not be served. Disruption is expected until 11:30 25/08.

Class 800's were running on the UP Relief through West Drayton, Hayes when I travel form Padd to Maidenhead around lunchtime today
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« Reply #189 on: August 25, 2023, 18:34:10 »

Mostly back to normal now, except "A fault on a train between Newbury and Bedwyn means fewer trains are able to run on all lines. As a result, trains between these stations may be cancelled.We expect this to continue until 19:30."
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« Reply #190 on: August 26, 2023, 12:19:28 »

It may be a strike day, but sure enough.......

Delays to services between Reading and London Paddington

Due to a points failure between Reading and London Paddington trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards London Paddington.

Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed by up to 15 minutes. Disruption is expected until 14:15 26/08.

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There is currently a points problem in the Slough area. Points are the moving pieces of rail that enable trains to change tracks. As a result of this services towards London Paddington are having to run on a slower line on a portion of their journey between Reading and London Paddington which may incur a small delay.

Furthermore, there is a fault with the signalling system in the Southall area that is also causing further delays.
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« Reply #191 on: August 26, 2023, 15:17:54 »

And another one! Are Network Rail all on holiday?

Cancellations to services between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 5
Due to a fault with the signalling system between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 5 fewer trains are able to run on all lines.

Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 10 minutes. Disruption is expected until 16:30 26/08.
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« Reply #192 on: August 26, 2023, 15:31:28 »

They're not, but always reactive - so will take time to rectify. Meanwhile reports go out....
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« Reply #193 on: August 26, 2023, 17:35:42 »

They're not, but always reactive - so will take time to rectify. Meanwhile reports go out....

Judging by the performance over the last 7-10 days there appears to be a problem across the whole area so I would hope they will be investigating the root cause/treating it accordingly and not just applying tape and bits of string as and when this is happening once or twice daily.
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« Reply #194 on: August 26, 2023, 17:39:35 »

If you want a week's closure to relay the whole track from Reading/Slough to Paddington?.... Roll Eyes
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