| Re: No trains to Marlow expected until 25 August Posted by ChrisB at 18:26, 23rd August 2025 |     |
BBQ Sunday, don't forget!
| Re: No trains to Marlow expected until 25 August Posted by Ralph Ayres at 10:42, 23rd August 2025 | |
I don't know the details of the "signalling issue" ... but I muse that modern technology adds to how long things take to fix when there's a problem. I also muse as to whether other modern constraints prevent a unit being locked on the branch-off-a-branch with one train in operation on it, stop and proceed at crossings if necessary, and passengers transferring around the platform end at Bourne End.
That's how they do it during rush hours to allow a more frequent service. Trouble is it relies on having a second train and crew which may well not be available or cost-effective at short notice. They also probably don't want to be worrying about trains using that section of line while fixing the fault (track circuit, axle counter?).Still no service expected until Monday morning, which does seem a very long time. I suppose it's possible that some of the technology is non-standard so not an off-the-shelf component, though I don't think they still use a single line token machine where something might break and need welding!
| Re: No trains to Marlow expected until 25 August Posted by TaplowGreen at 08:30, 23rd August 2025 | |
It's been ongoing since yesterday morning.
| Re: No trains to Marlow expected until 25 August Posted by grahame at 07:20, 23rd August 2025 | |
Alterations to services between Bourne End and Marlow
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Bourne End and Marlow the line is closed.
Train services running to and from these stations will be terminated at and started back from Bourne End. Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 24/08/25.
Customer Advice
We have taxis in place to operate between Bourne End and Marlow, connecting out of trains from Maidenhead. Taxis will also operate between Marlow and Bourne End approximately 10 minutes EARLIER than the train they are replacing with a view to connectig into trains from Bourne End to Maidenhead. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee connections with train services.
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We're sorry for the delay to your journey.
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We will update this message with more information when we have it.
Further Information
An update will follow within the next 2 hours.
Customers are requested to check the stations Onward Travel Information poster and wait for replacement road transport at the designated stop. Customers are advised that the replacement road transport may run later than the advertised train times owing to the additional time taken by road between stations and the time required for loading and unloading at each stop.
If you require further information please speak to our staff at the station or on the train, use the Customer Help Point, message us on X @GWRHelp or call National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950.
If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay
Last Updated:23/08/2025 07:00
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Bourne End and Marlow the line is closed.
Train services running to and from these stations will be terminated at and started back from Bourne End. Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 24/08/25.
Customer Advice
We have taxis in place to operate between Bourne End and Marlow, connecting out of trains from Maidenhead. Taxis will also operate between Marlow and Bourne End approximately 10 minutes EARLIER than the train they are replacing with a view to connectig into trains from Bourne End to Maidenhead. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee connections with train services.
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We're sorry for the delay to your journey.
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We will update this message with more information when we have it.
Further Information
An update will follow within the next 2 hours.
Customers are requested to check the stations Onward Travel Information poster and wait for replacement road transport at the designated stop. Customers are advised that the replacement road transport may run later than the advertised train times owing to the additional time taken by road between stations and the time required for loading and unloading at each stop.
If you require further information please speak to our staff at the station or on the train, use the Customer Help Point, message us on X @GWRHelp or call National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950.
If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay
Last Updated:23/08/2025 07:00
I don't know the details of the "signalling issue" ... but I muse that modern technology adds to how long things take to fix when there's a problem. I also muse as to whether other modern constraints prevent a unit being locked on the branch-off-a-branch with one train in operation on it, stop and proceed at crossings if necessary, and passengers transferring around the platform end at Bourne End.
| No trains to Marlow expected until 25 August Posted by TaplowGreen at 06:19, 23rd August 2025 | |
Alterations to services between Bourne End and Marlow
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Bourne End and Marlow the line is closed.
Train services running to and from these stations will be terminated at and started back from Bourne End.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 24/08/25.
