Thames Valley infrastructure problems causing disruption elsewhere - 2018

[whole diary]

[grahame]

Hey, we've now even got TWO temporary footbridges to choose from!

Both high enough to go over overhead catenary too?   Please send one 100 miles west - I know someone who would like one of them 

[Western Pathfinder]

I would even give them a hand to put it up !😉

[IndustryInsider]

I have to say, (and I know it's a tiddler!) but I think Taplow station has improved since TfL^» (Transport for London - about) have taken over - the ticket machine works, the ticket office is invariably open during its advertised hours, and generally it seems to be tidier and better organised (and that is not a reflection on Ted, the previous incumbent who always did his best!)

Hey, we've now even got TWO temporary footbridges to choose from! 

Quite a contrast to CJB666’s opinions of TfL.

[CJB666]

I have to say, (and I know it's a tiddler!) but I think Taplow station has improved since TfL^» (Transport for London - about) have taken over - the ticket machine works, the ticket office is invariably open during its advertised hours, and generally it seems to be tidier and better organised (and that is not a reflection on Ted, the previous incumbent who always did his best!)

Hey, we've now even got TWO temporary footbridges to choose from! 

Quite a contrast to CJB666’s opinions of TfL.

Taplow isn't a building site - Hayes has been and still is for years.

[Jason]

Due to a fault with the signalling system between Reading and Swindon trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards Swindon.
Impact: Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed by up to 25 minutes. Disruption is expected until 17:30 17/05.

[TaplowGreen]

Cancellations to services between Reading and Twyford
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Reading and Twyford fewer trains are able to run on some lines towards Slough.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes. Disruption is expected until 07:30 18/05.

[Jason]

Due to a fault with the signalling system at Southall fewer trains are able to run on some lines towards London Paddington. Disruption is expected until 11:30 21/05.
Impact: Train services between Slough and London Paddington may be delayed by up to 10 minutes or running non stop.

[Jason]

Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Slough and Maidenhead some lines towards Reading are blocked.
Impact:
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 09:00 22/05.
Customer Advice:
Due to overhead line damage between Slough and Maidenhead, trains are unable call at Taplow and Burnham on the line towards Reading. Customers travelling to Taplow and Burnham are advised to alight at Maidenhead and travel back. Customers at Taplow and Burnham travelling to stations to Reading are advised to travel to Slough and travel back.

[TaplowGreen]

Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Slough and Maidenhead some lines towards Reading are blocked.
Impact:
 Customers at Taplow and Burnham travelling to stations to Reading are advised to travel to Slough and travel back.

Since virtually every service in both directions is cancelled until (as I write this) the 0948, that's not really terribly helpful. Taxi for me, bill to GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway).

[a-driver]

Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Slough and Maidenhead some lines towards Reading are blocked.
Impact:
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 09:00 22/05.
Customer Advice:
Due to overhead line damage between Slough and Maidenhead, trains are unable call at Taplow and Burnham on the line towards Reading. Customers travelling to Taplow and Burnham are advised to alight at Maidenhead and travel back. Customers at Taplow and Burnham travelling to stations to Reading are advised to travel to Slough and travel back.

Overhead line section has tripped and will not reset. Cause unknown.  An inspection team commenced walking the 4 mile section to try and locate the issue at 0700. Will take about 2 hours to walk it.

[TaplowGreen]

Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Slough and Maidenhead some lines towards Reading are blocked.
Impact:
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 09:00 22/05.
Customer Advice:
Due to overhead line damage between Slough and Maidenhead, trains are unable call at Taplow and Burnham on the line towards Reading. Customers travelling to Taplow and Burnham are advised to alight at Maidenhead and travel back. Customers at Taplow and Burnham travelling to stations to Reading are advised to travel to Slough and travel back.

Overhead line section has tripped and will not reset. Cause unknown.  An inspection team commenced walking the 4 mile section to try and locate the issue at 0700. Will take about 2 hours to walk it.

Well, they've got a nice morning for it anyway.

Welcome to the brave new world of electrification!

[johoare]

I went down to the station at Maidenhead as usual earlier. I'm back home now. Very few trains were running and the two I saw leave in the half hour I was there were very crowded..I decided I didn't want to join in with the "fun" today.. There was also very little information..

[TaplowGreen]

Nothing stopping in either direction at Burnham or Taplow until after 1030 is the latest update.

[Timmer]

Now 3pm. Not good.

[a-driver]

Now 3pm. Not good.

Issue with an insulator. Quite a big job that is difficult to fix during the day as they need to get machinery out to the area which is hard when trains are still running.