December 2019 timetable recast

[whole diary]

[ellendune]

A look on RTT^» (Real Time Trains - website) and it’s showing Paddington bound services using the platform. Also, a NR^» (Network Rail - home page) Manager seemed to think that they were moving the points to accommodate longer trains.

Didn't they relay the track in Gloucester Station Recently?

[Wizard]

Will we possibly see 10 car formations operating on the South and North Cotswold lines? I’ve also noticed that 9 car IETs^▸ (Intercity Express Train - replacement for HSTs (manufactured by Hitachi in Kobe, Japan)) are now being signalled into Gloucester platform 1 where they previously wouldn’t fit but there has since been improvement works.

Are you sure about nine-car IETs in Platform 1 at Gloucester? I’ve not heard of the restriction being lifted.

A look on RTT^» (Real Time Trains - website) and it’s showing Paddington bound services using the platform. Also, a NR^» (Network Rail - home page) Manager seemed to think that they were moving the points to accommodate longer trains.

On realtimetrains only the 06.10 and 09.33 are booked from Platform 1. And certainly the 09.33 from Gloucester is only booked for five coaches. I would imagine the 06.10 is booked on 1 but in reality gets amended to 2 or 4 by the signaller each morning

[phile]

Will we possibly see 10 car formations operating on the South and North Cotswold lines? I’ve also noticed that 9 car IETs^▸ (Intercity Express Train - replacement for HSTs (manufactured by Hitachi in Kobe, Japan)) are now being signalled into Gloucester platform 1 where they previously wouldn’t fit but there has since been improvement works.

Are you sure about nine-car IETs in Platform 1 at Gloucester? I’ve not heard of the restriction being lifted.

A look on RTT^» (Real Time Trains - website) and it’s showing Paddington bound services using the platform. Also, a NR^» (Network Rail - home page) Manager seemed to think that they were moving the points to accommodate longer trains.

Don't take anything definite in RTT as gospel at this stage.   What you see now could be different by the time December comes as there is possible some editing to be done

On realtimetrains only the 06.10 and 09.33 are booked from Platform 1. And certainly the 09.33 from Gloucester is only booked for five coaches. I would imagine the 06.10 is booked on 1 but in reality gets amended to 2 or 4 by the signaller each morning

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[IndustryInsider]

Looks like the Taplow and Iver service on Sunday's is indeed kicking in from December.  Every 30 minutes between 8am and 11pm.

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced/TAP/2019/12/22/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt

I must admit I thought it might only be hourly, but every 30 minutes really is a quantum leap over nothing!  And it also boosts the service from some of the other station on the route as well.

Will there be a street party, TG? 

[TaplowGreen]

Looks like the Taplow and Iver service on Sunday's is indeed kicking in from December.  Every 30 minutes between 8am and 11pm.

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced/TAP/2019/12/22/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt

I must admit I thought it might only be hourly, but every 30 minutes really is a quantum leap over nothing!  And it also boosts the service from some of the other station on the route as well.

Will there be a street party, TG? 

I am consumed with joy and have added an extra garland of flowers to those already sitting around the neck of the Mark Hopwood statue in my garden.

Naturally I will be working with the Parish Council to ensure a suitable commemoration of this historic occasion. As well as a carnival I'm inclined to suggest the dedication of a stained glass window in the church.

One more question.......I'm assuming that there will be a Pullman dining service, or at the very least a buffet fully stocked and with brandy & cigars on each of these trains?

[bobm]

I am consumed with joy.....

Well he's started on the Plymouth Gin already....

[IndustryInsider]

One more question.......I'm assuming that there will be a Pullman dining service, or at the very least a buffet fully stocked and with brandy & cigars on each of these trains?

Nothing quite that lavish I’m afraid.  Though the new trains have been fitted with plenty of longitudinal seats with the main reason that people will be able to admire Taplow’s inherent beauty without needing to turn their heads.

[The Tall Controller]

One more question.......I'm assuming that there will be a Pullman dining service, or at the very least a buffet fully stocked and with brandy & cigars on each of these trains?

Nothing quite that lavish I’m afraid.  Though the new trains have been fitted with plenty of longitudinal seats with the main reason that people will be able to admire Taplow’s inherent beauty without needing to turn their heads.

I think you need a word with the people of Titfield TG. Perhaps you can start up a volunteer-run Taplow Thunderbolt!

[TaplowGreen]

One more question.......I'm assuming that there will be a Pullman dining service, or at the very least a buffet fully stocked and with brandy & cigars on each of these trains?

Nothing quite that lavish I’m afraid.  Though the new trains have been fitted with plenty of longitudinal seats with the main reason that people will be able to admire Taplow’s inherent beauty without needing to turn their heads.

That's the first time I've been described as an inherent beauty. Clearly someone else has started early on the Plymouth Gin this morning 🙂

[SandTEngineer]

Thanks Guys, I was feeling a bit low this morning but all those recent posts have really cheered me up.  Time for a glass of Plymouth G......... 

[CMRail]

According to a member of RailForums (some) staff have been issued with a copy of the new timetables alongside the allocations for them. Apparently, some services are running with 5 instead of 9/10 on services which should really have them..

[IndustryInsider]

Apparently, some services are running with 5 instead of 9/10 on services which should really have them..

I'm sure they won't get it 100% right first time and some allocations may need to be tweaked over time in certain circumstances.

[grahame]

Apparently, some services are running with 5 instead of 9/10 on services which should really have them..

I'm sure they won't get it 100% right first time and some allocations may need to be tweaked over time in certain circumstances.

"Don't pay too much notice to that just yet" was what I was told. Sounds rather as if the main thing is sorting out the paths, and diagrams, then 5, 9, 10 swaps can me made.   Of course it's not quite that simple, as longer trains have to maintain lower speeds for a longer period as they pass over junctions and around sharp corners, but I suspect that's not a huge factor in the great scheme of things at this stage!

[SandTEngineer]

"Don't pay too much notice to that just yet" was what I was told. Sounds rather as if the main thing is sorting out the paths, and diagrams, then 5, 9, 10 swaps can me made.   Of course it's not quite that simple, as longer trains have to maintain lower speeds for a longer period as they pass over junctions and around sharp corners, but I suspect that's not a huge factor in the great scheme of things at this stage!

Grahame, you need to go and stand in the 'Naughty Corner'.  They are CURVES not CORNERS....

[rogerpatenall]

"Don't pay too much notice to that just yet" was what I was told. Sounds rather as if the main thing is sorting out the paths, and diagrams, then 5, 9, 10 swaps can me made.   Of course it's not quite that simple, as longer trains have to maintain lower speeds for a longer period as they pass over junctions and around sharp corners, but I suspect that's not a huge factor in the great scheme of things at this stage!

Grahame, you need to go and stand in the 'Naughty Corner'.  They are CURVES not CORNERS....

I sometimes wonder . . .