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« on: August 14, 2014, 07:43:29 » |
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All stop on the fast line into Paddington this morning. Jumper at slough.
Police on scene and looking quite grim from where I'm sat, just outside slough on the Worcester-->Paddington.
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lbraine
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« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2014, 07:52:40 » |
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All stopped at Reading - fast and relief
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« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2014, 07:56:06 » |
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From Twitter First Great Western @FGW▸ 32m
Due to a person being hit by a train at Slough all lines are currently blocked. Updates to follow. Delays & service amendments expected. BTP▸ Paddington @BTPpaddington 23m
All lines closed at #Slough. Emergency services are on scene. Please follow @nationalrailenq or @FGW for latest train movements. First Great Western @FGW 9m
Due to a person being hit by a train at Slough @chilternrailway, @SW_Trains and @TfLofficial are accepting FGW tickets until further notice. |
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NickB
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« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2014, 08:09:34 » |
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Relief lines look like they are moving again.
Main lines to remain closed for some time.
hypothetical choice of the day... Is it better to be stuck on an HST▸ or crawling slowly on a turbo?
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« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2014, 08:11:02 » |
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I guess that depends (a bit) if you have a seat today or not? And if there is food a drink on board.. And on how much you really want to get to work  |
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johoare
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« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2014, 08:14:48 » |
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Looking at Realtime trains I suspect the incident happened with the 7.00 departure from Paddington to Bristol Temple meads as that was last reported at Slough West at 7.13am
Not a nice start to anyone's day and as usual our thoughts are with anyone affected by this.
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NickB
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« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2014, 08:18:26 » |
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I guess that depends (a bit) if you have a seat today or not? And if there is food a drink on board.. And on how much you really want to get to work The 7.08 was 'fully formed' today with 2.5 First Class, and a bright and helpful train manager. Extra trolley runs have been made. Yes, the incident was on the down line and the time would match your prediction. |
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« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2014, 08:25:14 » |
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Just to add that Slough station is currently closed, so relief line trains are not stopping there. Main lines still shut and will be for a little while yet whilst scene is cleared.
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johoare
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« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2014, 08:31:39 » |
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I know it's trivial compared to the issues that the people sorting this out are dealing with and the family and friends of the person involved, but it might delay quite a few people getting their A level results this morning if they usually travel to their school by train and were intending to today.
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NickB
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« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2014, 08:48:51 » |
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We're moving again. Quietest I've ever seen slough as we trundled through.
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« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2014, 11:29:53 » |
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I've just taken a quick look at RealTime Trains, at the current time (11.30) there seems to be huge delays for trains approaching PAD» with almost all taking 30-40 minutes from Ealing Broadway. That includes HEx which initially wasn't of course affected by the incident at Slough. Is this a new problem or just residual (but seemingly very serious) congestion?
EDIT: Just seen a Tweet from someone I follow who's on the 08.26 from Worcester FS which is at a stand at Southall and has been advised by the TM‡ of a likely further 40-minute delay into PAD.
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« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2014, 12:03:05 » |
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Further delays due to fire alarms at PAD» sounding and a resulting evacuation.
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« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2014, 12:14:53 » |
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It was the 0700 ex pad that was involved. Looking at CCF major congestion at PAD» , with no platforms at all available and services stacking.
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« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2014, 12:17:54 » |
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oh bother, I need to be in Oxford this evening BY 1800. Looks like leaving at least an hour earlier than timetable I reckon, with no guarantee of a seat. Might go via BAN.
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« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2014, 12:38:20 » |
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Looking at journey check a number of services are terminating/starting at Reading, and a couple are starting at Bristol Temple Meads
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