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« Reply #735 on: December 13, 2017, 08:46:46 » |
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Due to a fault with the signalling system between Bourne End and Marlow all lines are blocked.
This is still ongoing according to the website: Due to a fault with the signalling system between Bourne End and Marlow all lines are blocked. Impact: Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled. Disruption is expected until the end of the day. Customer Advice: Replacement road transport services are conveying passengers between Bourne End and Marlow in both directions until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Great Western Railway rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys. |
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« Reply #737 on: December 13, 2017, 09:22:19 » |
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Thanks BobM for posting the photograph of Bourne End. I should point out (pun intended) that the colourlight is a POINT INDICATOR and not 'actually' a signal.... lts the STOP sign thats the signal....  |
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« Reply #738 on: December 13, 2017, 10:34:28 » |
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My apologies, I hadn't realised a signal had been installed at Bourne End... I don't get out as much as I used to (or as much as bobm  ) So the Stop sign is the signal, and it's the signal that has failed, hmmmm |
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« Reply #739 on: December 13, 2017, 11:08:37 » |
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Can't win on here - there are some on here who say I don't get out enough!
For the record the photo was taken in June 2015 but I have no reason to suppose anything has changed.
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« Reply #740 on: December 13, 2017, 14:52:08 » |
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« Reply #741 on: December 13, 2017, 20:45:27 » |
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My apologies, I hadn't realised a signal had been installed at Bourne End... I don't get out as much as I used to (or as much as bobm ) So the Stop sign is the signal, and it's the signal that has failed, hmmmm Probably worth pointing out that when it gets advertised that signalling problems are causing issues, it's not always the case that it will be a physical signal, but could be a component of it. I haven't seen it said yet, but in this case, it's the token machine at Maidenhead that's unwilling to give a token to drivers. |
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« Reply #742 on: December 13, 2017, 21:06:26 » |
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I haven't seen it said yet, but in this case, it's the token machine at Maidenhead that's unwilling to give a token to drivers.
That's a bit selfish  All it needs is a bit of dedication and pride, something sadly lacking in modern NR» The stuffing has been knocked out of the front line staff (and a lot of the backroom as well) always concerned they will get "investigated" is they step outside "the rules" so no one is willing to take any risks |
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Starship just experienced what we call a rapid unscheduled disassembly, or a RUD, during ascent,”
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« Reply #743 on: December 13, 2017, 22:02:57 » |
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All it needs is a bit of dedication and pride, something sadly lacking in modern NR» The stuffing has been knocked out of the front line staff (and a lot of the backroom as well) always concerned they will get "investigated" is they step outside "the rules" so no one is willing to take any risks That doesn't supprise me at all ET. I'm pleased I got out when I did. Talking to a few of my old collegues over the past few months, they can't wait to be able to do the same. |
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« Reply #744 on: December 13, 2017, 22:11:04 » |
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I can only second that. I went to a leaving do a couple of weeks ago. The moral and enthusiasm of the people I had previously worked with since 2007 onwards was no longer there. Lack of management, lack of planning, lack of foresight were common themes talking to my former colleagues. I felt rather down considering what a successful team I had been part of 3 years ago.
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« Reply #745 on: December 13, 2017, 22:25:15 » |
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How sad to have read the content of the last three posts. Just backs up what’s been going on and doesn’t give much optimism for the future.
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« Reply #746 on: December 15, 2017, 21:56:50 » |
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......could the timing be any worse, just as the Xmas parties start winding down.....
Alterations to services between Reading and London Paddington
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Reading and London Paddington all lines are closed.
Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 23:00 15/12.
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« Reply #747 on: December 15, 2017, 22:04:34 » |
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The Up sleeper is an High Speed Train (HST▸ ) tonight too
Edit: VickiS - Clarifying Acronym
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« Reply #748 on: December 16, 2017, 19:24:51 » |
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An apology for last night’s signalling issue: https://www.gwr.com/travel-updates/live-network-updates/disruption-informationSignalling failure, Friday 15th December
At 8.50 pm, a power failure caused the signals at Paddington to default to their "fail safe" of red, meaning that no trains were able to leave the station until the problem was resolved safely by Network Rail engineers, approximately one hour later. Network Rail and Great Western acknowledge that our customers were severely inconvenienced by this occurrence, happening as it did at a time when people like to go out and enjoy themselves with friends, or just get home after a long day at work. Although we did all we could to get you where you needed to be, we do realise that it was not a good end to the working week, and for this we are sorry. Those affected may be entitled to compensation... |
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« Reply #749 on: December 16, 2017, 22:36:13 » |
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An apology for last night’s signalling issue: https://www.gwr.com/travel-updates/live-network-updates/disruption-informationSignalling failure, Friday 15th December
At 8.50 pm, a power failure caused the signals at Paddington to default to their "fail safe" of red, meaning that no trains were able to leave the station until the problem was resolved safely by Network Rail engineers, approximately one hour later. Network Rail and Great Western acknowledge that our customers were severely inconvenienced by this occurrence, happening as it did at a time when people like to go out and enjoy themselves with friends, or just get home after a long day at work. Although we did all we could to get you where you needed to be, we do realise that it was not a good end to the working week, and for this we are sorry. Those affected may be entitled to compensation... No doubt another one is being prepared....... Cancellations to services between Reading and Maidenhead Due to urgent repairs to the track between Reading and Maidenhead fewer trains are able to run on some lines. Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day. Customer Advice Replacement road transport in operation between Reading and Maidenhead. |
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