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Title: Person hit by train near Aldermaston 27/04/16 Post by: Thatcham Crossing on April 27, 2016, 09:05:43 Quote http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/news/17978/No-trains-running-between-Newbury-and.html I wasn't planning rail travel today, but a lot of disruption for those that were....and extra traffic on the roads from what I saw between Newbury and Reading. According to local news (BBC Berks) incident happened at about 0630 this morning. The site appears to be a pedestrian crossing to the east of Aldermaston (near the Holiday Inn at Padworth for those that know the area). Lots of emergency services on site as I passed at about 0800 this morning. Thoughts as always with all those affected and having to deal with the incident. Title: Re: Person hit by train near Aldermaston 27/04/16 Post by: BerkshireBugsy on April 27, 2016, 09:06:33 This has been on the local news and my thoughts go to everyone affected.
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/rail-services-delayed-after-person-11247767 (http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/rail-services-delayed-after-person-11247767) Not sure where/when that photo was taken but it doesn't look like the B&H line Title: Re: Person hit by train near Aldermaston 27/04/16 Post by: BerkshireBugsy on April 27, 2016, 09:31:03 Quote http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/news/17978/No-trains-running-between-Newbury-and.html I wasn't planning rail travel today, but a lot of disruption for those that were....and extra traffic on the roads from what I saw between Newbury and Reading. According to local news (BBC Berks) incident happened at about 0630 this morning. The site appears to be a pedestrian crossing to the east of Aldermaston (near the Holiday Inn at Padworth for those that know the area). Lots of emergency services on site as I passed at about 0800 this morning. Thoughts as always with all those affected and having to deal with the incident. If it is where I think it is TC that will be about .5 miles west of the Ufton Nervet crossing. Title: Re: Person hit by train near Aldermaston 27/04/16 Post by: bobm on April 27, 2016, 09:35:21 Two topics were started within 45 seconds of each other, so I have merged them here.
The location was indeed the foot crossing at Padworth. Several long distance trains from the West have been diverted via Westbury or Bristol. Some calling at Swindon to provide a bus connection to Pewsey. However no commuter trains through the Kennet Valley but a limited amount of road transport in place. Lines reopened shortly before 9am. However now, sadly, another incident at Abbotswood Junction near Cheltenham. Title: Re: Person hit by train near Aldermaston 27/04/16 Post by: bobm on April 27, 2016, 09:38:22 If it is where I think it is TC that will be about .5 miles west of the Ufton Nervet crossing. For the record it is actually just before the previous level crossing at Towney. Title: Re: Person hit by train near Aldermaston 27/04/16 Post by: BerkshireBugsy on April 27, 2016, 09:45:23 If it is where I think it is TC that will be about .5 miles west of the Ufton Nervet crossing. For the record it is actually just before the previous level crossing at Towney. Thanks bobm - I didn't realise there was another LC east of Aldermaston before Ufton Nervet - maybe I have my eyes closed at that point! Title: Re: Person hit by train near Aldermaston 27/04/16 Post by: Thatcham Crossing on April 27, 2016, 10:56:08 Quote I didn't realise there was another LC east of Aldermaston before Ufton Nervet Same here BB, I'm not aware of any LC's (I assume that means lights/barriers etc) between Midgham and Ufton Nervet. Is bobm saying that Towney was an LC that no longer exists? Title: Re: Person hit by train near Aldermaston 27/04/16 Post by: stuving on April 27, 2016, 11:38:13 Quote I didn't realise there was another LC east of Aldermaston before Ufton Nervet Same here BB, I'm not aware of any LC's (I assume that means lights/barriers etc) between Midgham and Ufton Nervet. Is bobm saying that Towney was an LC that no longer exists? No, no barriers - it's a gated user-worked crossing on the track leading to Towney bridge and lock. Title: Re: Person hit by train near Aldermaston 27/04/16 Post by: Adelante_CCT on April 27, 2016, 12:52:19 http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/rail-services-delayed-after-person-11247767 (http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/rail-services-delayed-after-person-11247767) Not sure where/when that photo was taken but it doesn't look like the B&H line Newport Title: Re: Person hit by train near Aldermaston 27/04/16 Post by: BerkshireBugsy on April 27, 2016, 13:21:51 http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/rail-services-delayed-after-person-11247767 (http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/rail-services-delayed-after-person-11247767) Not sure where/when that photo was taken but it doesn't look like the B&H line Newport When I saw the background and the DIS board showing the Westbound service it looks like the backround is the tunnels to the west of the station so the HST would be London bound Title: Re: Person hit by train near Aldermaston 27/04/16 Post by: Adelante_CCT on April 27, 2016, 15:12:15 Platform 2 at Newport with the HST heading west arriving from Bristol Parkway, the picture is facing East with Platform 1 seen just behind the HST on the right
Title: Re: Person hit by train near Aldermaston 27/04/16 Post by: Adelante_CCT on April 27, 2016, 15:24:00 http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/man-dies-after-being-hit-11250482
GetReading have changed the picture to a little closer to home, Tilehurst now Title: Re: Person hit by train near Aldermaston 27/04/16 Post by: Thatcham Crossing on April 27, 2016, 16:42:18 Quote Quote No, no barriers - it's a gated user-worked crossing on the track leading to Towney bridge and lock Well, you learn something every day. Will be on the rails tomorrow so will look out for it....thanks. This page is printed from the "Coffee Shop" forum at http://gwr.passenger.chat which is provided by a customer of Great Western Railway. Views expressed are those of the individual posters concerned. Visit www.gwr.com for the official Great Western Railway website. Please contact the administrators of this site if you feel that content provided contravenes our posting rules ( see http://railcustomer.info/1761 ). The forum is hosted by Well House Consultants - http://www.wellho.net |