Thames Valley infrastructure problems causing disruption elsewhere - 2022

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[TaplowGreen]

Due to a fault with the signalling system between Twyford and Reading trains have to run at reduced speed on some lines.

Train services running through these stations may be delayed by up to 10 minutes. Disruption is expected until 18:00 30/04.

Customer Advice
Trains are being delayed into Reading while Network Rail technicians attend to a signalling fault on one of the 4 lines.

[TaplowGreen]

From National Rail, local services mainly affected it seems.....

Route affected

between London Paddington and Hayes & Harlington

Train operator affected

Heathrow Express

Great Western Railway

TfL^» (Transport for London - about) Rail

Description

Following overrunning engineering works between London Paddington and Hayes & Harlington lines have reopened. As a result, trains may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes. This is expected until 07:00.

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You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner

[nickswift99]

Reported bridge strike in the Pangbourne area. Trains being cautioned through the area causing at least 10 min delay.

[TaplowGreen]

Delays between Reading & London Paddington

Due to a fault with the signalling system between Reading and London Paddington some lines towards London Paddington are blocked.

Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes

Disruption is expected until 1730

[TaplowGreen]

Cancellations to services between West Drayton and London Paddington

Due to a broken rail between
West Drayton and London Paddington trains have to run at reduced speed on some lines towards London Paddington.

Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

[TaplowGreen]

Cancellations to services between London Paddington and Reading

Due to a fault with the signalling system between London Paddington and Reading fewer trains are able to run on all lines.

Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes. Disruption is expected until 07:15 07/07.

[bobm]

Platforms 11, 12 and 14 out of use at Paddington causing congestion.

[NickB]

The sun has appeared and so there is a points failure in LTV^▸ (London [and] Thames Valley). Disruption expected until 16.00 but I’ll be equally delighted and surprised if it is fixed by rush hour.

[IndustryInsider]

No speed restrictions yet due to heat though which is a bit surprising.

[TaplowGreen]

The sun has appeared and so there is a points failure in LTV^▸ (London [and] Thames Valley). Disruption expected until 16.00 but I’ll be equally delighted and surprised if it is fixed by rush hour.

Feel free to express your delight & surprise. Everything seems to have returned to normal.

[NickB]

Yes indeed!

The emojis available don’t do justice to my joy!

[TaplowGreen]

Spoke too soon!.....

Due to a points failure between Slough and Maidenhead some lines are blocked.

Train services running through these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes. Disruption is expected until 22:00 11/07.

[TaplowGreen]

Alterations to services between London Paddington and Reading

Due to a fault with the signalling
system between London Paddington and Reading fewer trains are able to run on some lines.

Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 15:00 25/07.

Customer Advice
Elizabeth line are conveying passengers between Reading and London Paddington in both directions until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Great Western Railway rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys.

[TaplowGreen]

Alterations to services between London Paddington and Reading

Due to a fault with the signalling
system between London Paddington and Reading fewer trains are able to run on some lines.

Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 15:00 25/07.

Customer Advice
Elizabeth line are conveying passengers between Reading and London Paddington in both directions until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Great Western Railway rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys.

.......now pushed out to 1630, a lot of GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) services being started from/terminated at Reading.

Elizabeth Line to the rescue!

[TaplowGreen]

Cancellations to services between London Paddington and Reading
Following a fault with the signalling system at London Paddington all lines will be reopened shortly. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Train services between London Paddington and Reading will be cancelled or delayed by up to 80 minutes.

Customer Advice

Elizabeth line are conveying passengers between Reading and London Paddington in both directions until further notice. Pleaese note Elizabeth line services are affected by this issue - please check your journey before you travel.

Additional Information
Two axle counters have failed at London Paddington. Axle counters are sensors on wheels that talk to a piece of equipment on the track to help track the location of trains. When there is a fault with axle counters, signallers are unable to determine if a section of track is occupied by a train.

Network Rail techs are on site attempting to fix the failed axle counters.