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« Reply #300 on: August 17, 2015, 21:59:30 »
You definitely made the right choice.. A lot of other people jumped off too so it was a nice empty (but very slow) train.. We got back to Maidenhead about 20.12 I think but at least the 19.48 from Paddington had the decency to still be at Paddington and not be the third fast train to overtake us!
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« Reply #301 on: August 27, 2015, 00:31:08 »
It's quite a long thread but as both Network Rail and FGW▸ (First Great Western) seem to accept that its been particularly poor service has there been any mention of compensation? In particular for annual season ticket holders?

Looking at the figures it seems I might get a 5% discount when I renew in November but this assumes I want to renew (I really don't but may not have a choice) and doesn't seem to represent the additional level of delays and disruptions we've had this year. If I do find another job without the same commute presumably I get nothing?
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« Reply #302 on: August 27, 2015, 11:15:47 »
Correct. Blame Her Majesty's Government.
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« Reply #303 on: August 27, 2015, 15:08:15 »
Yes i was caught by the non renewal discount scam in 2005 when I retired and stopped commuting.

Up until then I had enjoyed several years of cheaper Annual Season tickets due to the 5% discount and low inflation rises. However despite the compensation being against the past years performance I got nothing for a year's poor punctuality.
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« Reply #304 on: August 27, 2015, 18:42:32 »
Problems this evening and for once it's nothing to do with network rail. 25mins to reach Ealing on a 'fast' turbo and still crawling after that. Apparently an on-board assault at Ealing has caused every train to have to crawl past at 5mph as a mark of respect. Naturally Ealing station platforms are empty/functioning as normal but the rest of us have to suffer.
No news from driver who has probably fallen asleep.
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« Reply #305 on: August 27, 2015, 20:27:36 »
No comp for that one....
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« Reply #306 on: August 28, 2015, 18:00:52 »
Signal problems at Ealing this evening. Everything on the go-slow out of Paddington. #mustbeadaywithayinit
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« Reply #307 on: September 01, 2015, 13:39:55 »
August 7th has just been declared as a void day. It seems as if some parliamentary intervention may have led to the change of heart..

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« Reply #308 on: September 01, 2015, 13:49:38 »
.... or just some parliamentary members claiming it was their intervention!   Grin
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« Reply #309 on: September 01, 2015, 16:23:09 »
Quote from: SirBroccoli on September 01, 2015, 13:39:55
August 7th has just been declared as a void day. It seems as if some parliamentary intervention may have led to the change of heart..

Cheers,
Alex

Whatever the intervention (if indeed any was needed), it's the right decision.
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« Reply #310 on: September 01, 2015, 17:46:17 »
Stationary in the Hanwell area on my way out of London. The main line is closed due to problems with the execrable signalling system  and 30 minute delays are to be expected, according to twitter.
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« Reply #311 on: September 01, 2015, 18:49:36 »
No ventilation on the 18.18. Windows are running with condensation and tempers are getting elevated. 
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« Reply #312 on: September 01, 2015, 20:43:56 »
Quote from: Nosaj on September 01, 2015, 17:46:17
Stationary in the Hanwell area on my way out of London. The main line is closed due to problems with the execrable signalling system  and 30 minute delays are to be expected, according to twitter.

Points failure at Airport Junction the cause.  No detection in the normal position (ie. for the mainline) so all services are running on the down relief.
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« Reply #313 on: September 02, 2015, 16:16:54 »
Looks like this has been an "all dayer";

Cancellations to services between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow Terminal 5
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow Terminal 5 fewer trains are able to run on some lines.

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Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected until 21:00 02/09.

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Underground services are conveying passengers via any reasonable route until further notice. Arrangements have been made for First Great Western rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys. London Buses are accepting First Great Western tickets on any reasonable route.
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« Reply #314 on: September 02, 2015, 16:28:42 »
............and just now for your regular pleasure and delectation......I bring you your old favourite..........just in time for the rush hour.......... Cry

Delays to services between Ealing Broadway and London Paddington
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Ealing Broadway and London Paddington some London bound fast lines are closed.

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Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed by up to 20 mins. Disruption is expected until 17:00 02/09.

.............let's hope that estimate is accurate!
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