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« Reply #60 on: January 16, 2024, 09:28:11 » |
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Only about half the services on the IET▸ shuttle seem to have run this morning. There's been nothing in the down direction since 0730 (it's now 0930).
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« Reply #61 on: January 16, 2024, 11:05:55 » |
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Trains now running normally between Greenford and West Ealing
Following a fault with the signalling system between Greenford and West Ealing all lines are now open.
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« Reply #62 on: January 16, 2024, 15:45:35 » |
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Looks like there was a points failure between Paddington and Ealing too and some services between London-Didcot are turning around at Reading with other Thames Valley alterations too.
According to National Rail (nothing on Journeycheck) the points issue is now resolved.
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« Reply #64 on: January 16, 2024, 17:54:30 » |
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Interesting FOI▸ return from Network Rail West on Twitter just now.
Look at how many faults in the one year to November 30, 2023
If you follow that through to the full data it's on whatDoTheyKnow. The data relate only to the GWML▸ from Paddington to Reading, and there is a similar period of a year four years earlier for comparison. You may be surprised to see significant reductions in disruption due to signals and OHL▸ , though points and rails are worse. |
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« Reply #65 on: January 17, 2024, 06:59:11 » |
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Ongoing ... Cancellations to services between Didcot Parkway and Reading
Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Didcot Parkway and Reading fewer trains are able to run. Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 17/01/24.
Train services between Didcot Parkway and Reading will be cancelled, delayed or terminated at and started back from Reading.
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In response to damage to the overhead wires at Didcot Parkway we've had to make some alterations to our service which will persist throughout today (16/01/2024). As it stands, we're altering our service because of this incident in the following ways:
GWR▸ local services between Didcot Parkway and London Paddington will operate between Reading and London Paddington only due to their electric-only ability. This means Cholsey, Goring & Streatley, Pangbourne & Tilehurst will have a much-reduced service operated by a 5-car IET▸ shuttling between Didcot Parkway and Reading, details of which can be found below. What's the problem with fixing it? It's only six years since electric trains started to Didcot!! |
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« Reply #66 on: January 17, 2024, 08:45:36 » |
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Conflicting advice today
Cancellations to services between Didcot Parkway and Reading
Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Didcot Parkway and Reading fewer trains are able to run. Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 17/01/24.
Trains now running normally between Didcot Parkway and Oxford
Following damage to the overhead electric wires between Didcot Parkway and Oxford all lines have now reopened.
Trains now running normally between Didcot Parkway and Reading
Following damage to the overhead electric wires between Didcot Parkway and Reading the line has now reopened.
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« Reply #67 on: January 17, 2024, 11:00:15 » |
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Yeah, back to normal working AFAIK▸ after defective parts were replaced during an overnight possession.
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To view my GWML▸ Electrification cab video 'before and after' video comparison, as well as other videos of the new layout at Reading and 'before and after' comparisons of the Cotswold Line Redoubling scheme, see: http://www.dailymotion.com/user/IndustryInsider/ |
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« Reply #68 on: January 17, 2024, 13:18:57 » |
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However, normal service wasn't resumed until after the morning peak. Looking much better now though.
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« Reply #69 on: January 17, 2024, 17:05:23 » |
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What's the problem with fixing it? It's only six years since electric trains started to Didcot!!
Number of factors first is can NR» get the track access, the GWML▸ is not 100% electric traction, second are the number of required OLE▸ staff available. I suspect its access that was the delay to fixing it |
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« Reply #70 on: January 17, 2024, 17:15:57 » |
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I suspect its access that was the delay to fixing it
Yes, I believe the techs needed a block that included the avoiding lines at Didcot to undertake repairs, so it meant no traffic from the Oxford direction unless it reversed via Foxhall Junction. Because the problem wasn't too disruptive, and the important passenger and freight artery that would be impacted, even if overnight, such a block was delayed. |
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« Reply #72 on: January 17, 2024, 20:49:55 » |
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« Reply #73 on: January 18, 2024, 08:26:24 » |
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Another glorious day on GWR▸ begins.....let's hope those on the stranded trains and waiting on stations wore their thermals today......
Cancellations to services between Reading and Newbury
Due to a points failure between Reading and Newbury all lines are blocked.
Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 12:00 18/01.
Customer Advice
Due to a points failure between Reading and Newbury all lines are currently blocked until further notice.
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Network Rail have attended and attempted rectification works however these haven't proven successful. The 05:33 Bedwyn to London Paddington service will be forwarded to Reading where it will terminate. The other services currently stuck between Reading and Newbury will then be looked at being moved to the next suitable location.
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« Reply #74 on: January 18, 2024, 08:49:43 » |
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Another glorious day on GWR▸ begins.....let's hope those on the stranded trains and waiting on stations wore their thermals today......
And this will affect the Thames Valley services Cancellations to services between Taunton and Castle Cary Due to a points failure between Taunton and Castle Cary the line is blocked. Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes. Disruption is expected until 09:00 18/01. Customer Advice Due to a points failure between Taunton and Castle Cary the line towards Castle Cary is blocked. |
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