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Again from Realtime Trains, the Okehampton line is now back, the first arrival from Exeter being the 17:15, with the remaining three trains also scheduled to run.
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Whoops!  Cancellations to services between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton via Crediton Due to a broken down train between Crediton and Okehampton the line is blocked. Disruption is expected until the end of the day. Train services between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton via Crediton have been cancelled. Customer Advice A train has broken down on our Okehampton line. As well as cancellations related to the earlier fallen trees, this has effectively suspended the line for the rest of the day. |
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« Reply #106 on: November 28, 2024, 20:33:27 » |
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The train is unable to move in a forward direction, according to National Rail
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« Reply #107 on: November 28, 2024, 21:24:21 » |
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The train is unable to move in a forward direction, according to National Rail
Can't it go backwards and a few hundred yards toward Meldon? OR ... is it unable to move in a backward direction too, but they haven't told us that because it didn't have to/ |
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« Reply #108 on: November 28, 2024, 21:48:43 » |
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According to Real Time Trains the 1725 Oke left on time, struggled and arrd Crediton 66 late and St D 69 late.
The 2115 St D actually ran and left on time and is currently braving the 13 mile ‘high Risk Tree Tunnel’ from Coleford to Okehampton, the highest rly stn in Southern England at about 720 feet above sea level.
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« Reply #109 on: November 30, 2024, 09:31:44 » |
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« Reply #110 on: December 05, 2024, 16:06:33 » |
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From the BBC» :
Storm Darragh is set to bring damaging winds to parts of the UK▸ on Saturday.
Northern Ireland, south-west Scotland and western parts of England and Wales could see gusts of up to 80mph (129km/h) from Darragh, which was named by the Met Office on Thursday.
Amber and yellow severe weather warnings have been issued with power cuts, building damage and transport disruption likely.
While heavy rain is also forecast, there is unlikely to be as much rainfall and flooding as seen with Storm Bert.
The fourth named storm of the season, Darragh comes only weeks after Storms Bert and Conall caused disruption at the end of November.
Late on Friday, a developing area of low pressure will start to bring heavy rain and strengthening winds across western parts of the UK.
As this develops further into Saturday, this becomes Storm Darragh with its centre crossing northern England.
An amber severe weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for strong winds in Northern Ireland, south-west Scotland and western areas of England and Wales from 3am to 9pm on Saturday.
Gusts will be around 70-80mph (113-129km/h), especially around coastal areas. Further inland, gusts will be 60-70mph (96-113km/h).
These wind gusts have the potential to damage buildings and will bring travel disruption, especially to ferry services in the Irish Sea.
There is a larger yellow Met Office warning across all parts of England and Wales for wind valid from 3pm on Friday through to 6am on Sunday when Darragh will have cleared into the North Sea.
Gusts will widely be around 40-50mph (64-80km/h) across England and Wales which could lead to some transport disruption on Saturday.
Those affected by severe flooding after Storm Bert may be concerned by another storm and heavy rain.
While the rainfall totals associated with Storm Darragh will not be as high, around 2-3in (50-60mm) of rain is expected in parts of Wales and central and southern Scotland by Saturday lunchtime.
A yellow Met Office warning for rain is valid from 3pm on Friday to 12pm on Saturday across these areas as there may be some localised flooding impacts.
Otherwise, more widely across the UK, rainfall totals will be up to an inch (25mm).
There will also be some heavy snow for a time over the higher ground of Scotland as Storm Darragh moves through.
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #111 on: December 06, 2024, 01:11:51 » |
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It was already very wet and windy here in Nailsea last night. |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #112 on: December 06, 2024, 07:32:32 » |
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I generally ignore yellow weather warnings, unless travelling by train. A yellow warning means "expect seasonal weather conditions"
This however is an amber warning, which suggests more serious conditions. I expect that i will again be glad to have a UPS system in case of power cuts.
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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▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #113 on: December 06, 2024, 10:24:20 » |
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The previously issued amber warning, has been upgraded to a very rare red warning for certain Western areas, the amber warning remains in place elsewhere.
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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▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #114 on: December 06, 2024, 11:03:09 » |
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« Reply #115 on: December 06, 2024, 16:02:51 » |
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Amber and red warnings. The train service should be suspended altogether.
It’s not worth the risk of damage to trains & infrastructure and more importantly having stranded passengers.
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« Reply #116 on: December 06, 2024, 16:10:47 » |
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Amber and red warnings. The train service should be suspended altogether.
It’s not worth the risk of damage to trains & infrastructure and more importantly having stranded passengers.
I’m fully expecting that will happen. After being caught up in the mess a couple of weeks back, better to say in advance of tomorrow NO train services based on the warnings issued then everyone knows not to head to station in the first place. GWR▸ tweeted this about 50 minutes ago so decisions are being made which is good: Network Rail is currently assessing the impact on train services and we expect to be able to update our advice for travel tomorrow in the next hour. |
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« Reply #117 on: December 06, 2024, 16:15:32 » |
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I’m fully expecting that will happen. After being caught up in the mess a couple of weeks back, better to say in advance of tomorrow NO train services based on the warnings issued then everyone knows not to head to station in the first place.
Absolutely. An assessment should be made at first light whether trains will run, with the first services used as route proving. |
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« Reply #118 on: December 06, 2024, 16:36:14 » |
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Bath Christmas Market's been pulled for Saturday 7th December.
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« Reply #119 on: December 06, 2024, 16:58:42 » |
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Many other street markets and other events across the west have been cancelled for this weekend.
Santas on a Bike, ride from Bristol to Charlton Farm Children's Hospice
Gloucester Quays Christmas Market, Gloucestershire
Street Festive Market, Somerset
Wells Market, Somerset
Christmas at Westonbirt Trail, Gloucestershire
Stonehouse Goodwill Festival, Gloucestershire
Swindon Enchanted Gardens Light Trail
Clevedon Light up the Lake, Somerset
Frome Market, Somerset
Winchcombe Market, Gloucestershire
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