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Author Topic: Quite a few problems due to train faults this evening ... (21 November 2009)  (Read 1425 times)
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« on: November 21, 2009, 18:56:43 »

... as well as signalling problems.  From the FGW (First Great Western) Live Updates:

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Line problem between Bath Spa and Westbury.
Train services are being disrupted due to signalling problems between Bath Spa and Westbury. Engineers are working as fast as possible to restore services to normal. Short notice alterations and delays of up to 20 minutes can be expected.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 18:25

Line problem between Swindon and Bath Spa.
Train services are being disrupted due to signalling problems between Swindon and Bath Spa. Engineers are working as fast as possible to restore services to normal. Short notice alterations and delays of up to 20 minutes can be expected.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 18:21

Line problem between Truro and Falmouth Docks.
Train services are being disrupted due to a train fault between Truro and Falmouth Docks. Short notice cancellations and delays can be expected.
Replacement road transport will be in place for all affected services.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 18:07

Service incidents

16:22 Portsmouth Harbour to Bristol Parkway due 19:05
This train will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 5 between Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway. This is due to a train fault.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 16:15

17:37 Bedwyn to London Paddington due 18:55
This train will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 16:12

17:38 Topsham to Barnstaple due 19:13
This train will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 16:13

18:07 Taunton to Bristol Parkway due 19:34
This train will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 16:15

18:07 Topsham to Paignton due 19:21
This train will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 16:16

18:18 Reading to London Paddington due 19:16
This train will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 16:16

18:29 Falmouth Docks to Truro due 18:58
This train has been cancelled. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Replacement road transport will be in operation for this service.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 18:02

18:29 Truro to Falmouth Docks due 18:54
This train has been cancelled. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Replacement road transport will be in operation for this service.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 18:03

19:00 Falmouth Docks to Truro due 19:29
This train has been cancelled. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Replacement road transport will be in operation for this service.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 18:03

19:16 Barnstaple to Exeter Central due 20:40
This train will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 18:26

19:21 London Paddington to Oxford due 20:20
This train will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3. This is due to a train fault.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 18:37

19:23 Paignton to Topsham due 20:43
This train will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 18:27

19:27 London Paddington to Oxford due 21:14
This train will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 18:28

19:40 Bristol Parkway to Taunton due 20:59
This train will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 18:29

20:01 Bristol Parkway to Portsmouth Harbour due 22:52
This train will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 5. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 18:29

20:55 Exeter Central to Barnstaple due 22:13
This train will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 18:27

21:13 Topsham to Exeter St Davids due 21:31
This train will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 18:28

21:50 Oxford to Reading due 22:31
This train will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 18:29

22:08 Oxford to London Paddington due 23:11
This train will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 18:38

22:18 Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids due 23:26
This train will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 18:27

23:20 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway due 00:45
This train will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3. This is due to an earlier train fault.
Last Updated: 21/11/2009 18:38
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« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2009, 21:02:03 »

A busy evening for Swindon Control then.
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