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Title: Chaos tomorrow, 091207! Post by: vacman on December 08, 2007, 19:46:43 There are 83 turns un-covered tomorrow due to "traincrew unavailabilty", and as yet not even half of the Train managers have been trained on SDO so expect plenty of cancellations next week!
Title: Re: Chaos tomorrow, 091207! Post by: grahame on December 08, 2007, 19:55:18 21 out of 26 service incidents showing up at the moment are "train crew unavailable". Perhaps they're all getting some kip before driving 158s North ;D
Title: Re: Chaos tomorrow, 091207! Post by: Timmer on December 08, 2007, 19:56:56 There seem to have been quite a few trains either cancelled or stopped short of destination due to "train crew unavailable" today.
Title: Re: Chaos tomorrow, 091207! Post by: Shazz on December 08, 2007, 20:27:29 hmm, i'd assume the hst's are fine as they're fgw's baby?
just im off to see the parents tomorrow :\ Title: Re: Chaos tomorrow, 091207! Post by: vacman on December 08, 2007, 21:03:08 hmm, i'd assume the hst's are fine as they're fgw's baby? It's the HST's that are more likely to be cancelled as FGW HST drivers don't have to work sundays but West drivers do!just im off to see the parents tomorrow :\ Title: Re: Chaos tomorrow, 091207! Post by: Shazz on December 08, 2007, 21:30:17 oh happy days
Title: Re: Chaos tomorrow, 091207! Post by: dog box on December 09, 2007, 06:24:04 hmm, i'd assume the hst's are fine as they're fgw's baby? just im off to see the parents tomorrow :\ baby HSTs now thats a thought Title: Re: Chaos tomorrow, 091207! Post by: devon_metro on December 09, 2007, 09:32:58 Live Network Updates 1 to 1 of 1 Line problem between Penzance and Plymouth. Train services between Penzance and Plymouth are being disrupted due to speed restrictions having been imposed.Engineers are working as fast as possible to restore services to normal. Delays of up to 30 minutes can be expected. Not many problems as Sunday services start to begin! Title: Re: Chaos tomorrow, 091207! Post by: Shazz on December 09, 2007, 20:00:38 dear god that was fun...
Now we have a platform 4 at BPW, fgw seem to think its a good idea to run a 158 off the portsmouth > cardiff every hour as a replacement for buses whilst engineering works between swindon and BPW block off HST routes... Bad call The usual 3 bus loads of people turned up for this train (which was 52 late) And try to get onto an already full and standinding 158... After a struggle, i'd say over 3/4 got on. So the 158 had maybe 250, if not more. people on it? Arrive in newport, "this train has now been canceled", 3 minutes later, station staff tell us to get back on, as this "train is now not canceled"... Eventually arrive in Cardiff 2 hours after i arrive at BPW... Oh the fun! have you ever considered being a weather forcaster vacman? as you were spot on :P Title: Re: Chaos tomorrow, 091207! Post by: vacman on December 09, 2007, 20:25:35 have you ever considered being a weather forcaster vacman? as you were spot on :P Title: Re: Chaos tomorrow, 091207! Post by: Jim on December 09, 2007, 22:25:48 Today a HST failed Freshford, caused a massive farce at Westbury, however the staff rose to the challenge, and everyone was gone by 21.30!
Title: Re: Chaos tomorrow, 091207! Post by: dog box on December 09, 2007, 22:30:50 massive Farce??........did you enjoy the performance then!!!
Title: Re: Chaos tomorrow, 091207! Post by: Lee on December 10, 2007, 13:11:45 Live Network Updates 1 to 1 of 1 Line problem between Penzance and Plymouth. Train services between Penzance and Plymouth are being disrupted due to speed restrictions having been imposed.Engineers are working as fast as possible to restore services to normal. Delays of up to 30 minutes can be expected. Not many problems as Sunday services start to begin! BBC article quote (link below.) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/7135034.stm Quote Strong winds overnight blew sections of the roof at Penzance railway station on to the tracks, leading to delays. A First Great Western spokesman said the line at the station had been cleared of all roof debris on Sunday morning but warned of some delays and cancellations and advised people to check times before travelling. There was a 50mph (80kmh) speed limit on the line from Penzance to Plymouth in case of fallen debris. Title: Re: Chaos tomorrow, 091207! Post by: vacman on December 10, 2007, 13:18:27 wasn't the station roof that came free, was the depot at Longrock.
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