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« Reply #75 on: January 18, 2024, 10:48:02 »

As will the points failing in the Oxford area....

Brrrrrrrrr
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« Reply #76 on: January 18, 2024, 18:06:21 »

A bit more on the FOI (Freedom of Information) request......

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-68009661
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« Reply #77 on: January 18, 2024, 19:10:08 »

A bit more on the FOI (Freedom of Information) request......

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-68009661

"Brought in external experts" .................... that's  a worry !!!!!
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« Reply #78 on: January 19, 2024, 06:55:32 »

A bit more on the FOI (Freedom of Information) request......

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-68009661

"Brought in external experts" .................... that's  a worry !!!!!

Are DfT» (Department for Transport - about)/HMT happy with the expenditure on external experts?
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« Reply #79 on: January 19, 2024, 08:25:17 »

A bit more on the FOI (Freedom of Information) request......

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-68009661

"Brought in external experts" .................... that's  a worry !!!!!

Are DfT» (Department for Transport - about)/HMT happy with the expenditure on external experts?

They are never happy
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« Reply #80 on: January 19, 2024, 09:23:44 »

A bit more on the FOI (Freedom of Information) request......

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-68009661

"Brought in external experts" .................... that's  a worry !!!!!

Are DfT» (Department for Transport - about)/HMT happy with the expenditure on external experts?

Given that the issue of the daily collapse of the service is now receiving attention in Parliament and more widely in the media I guess they have to be seen to be doing something or at least making the right noises about it.

Certainly more noise that Messrs Haines/Hopwood are making about it anyway.
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« Reply #81 on: January 20, 2024, 16:28:31 »

Bonkers indeed............really couldn't make it up, and of course we all know who ends up paying for it.............
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« Reply #82 on: January 20, 2024, 18:00:12 »

Report at around 18:00

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Cancellations to services between Reading and London Paddington

Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Reading and London Paddington all lines are blocked.
Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled, delayed by up to 90 minutes or terminated at and started back from Reading. Disruption is expected until 21:00 20/01.
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Network Rail confirm that a train has struck a person between Reading and London Paddington. Consequently all lines are blocked.

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Lines will likely remain closed for a minimum of 60 minutes, potentially more depending on incident developments. Following lines reopening there will then be an extended recovery period whilst we recover the timetable.

Our thoughts with friends, family and staff - and with the person involved if (s)he is still with us. 

Edit to add - not Infrastuture, but reporting here as this is amongst the wider issues on the London to Reading line that so often lead to severe disruption and must be stopped.  And looking to full acknowledge these events and to discuss / see what can be done without giving them the wider publicity around guests and shares that new threads get.    Member feedback on whether to post here would be welcome.
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« Reply #83 on: January 24, 2024, 11:39:23 »

Cancellations to services between Reading and Westbury
Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Reading and Westbury all lines are blocked.
Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled, delayed or diverted between Reading and Westbury. Disruption is expected until 13:00 24/01.
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We've received reports of an incident involving a loss of life in the Hungerford area. Subsequently all lines are on stop.
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« Reply #84 on: January 26, 2024, 13:57:54 »

......from National Rail (nothing on Journeycheck)


A fault with the signalling system between Maidenhead and Reading means some lines are blocked. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised. This is expected until 14:30.
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« Reply #85 on: January 26, 2024, 19:37:33 »

Cancellations to services between London Paddington and Reading

Due to a safety inspection of the track between London Paddington and Reading fewer trains are able to run on some lines.

Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 20:30 26/01.
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« Reply #86 on: January 27, 2024, 06:22:20 »

Alterations to services between London Paddington and Newbury via Reading

Due to a speed restriction over defective track between London Paddington and Reading fewer trains are able to run. Disruption is expected until 08:00 27/01.

Train services between London Paddington and Newbury via Reading may be revised.
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Great Western Railway London Paddington to Newbury Electrostar services may be revised to operate only between Reading and Newbury (and vice versa)
Customers may travel on alternative services between London Paddington and Reading if needed.
Elizabeth line are conveying passengers between London Paddington and Reading via Slough in both directions until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Great Western Railway rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys


Alterations to services between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway via Reading

Due to a speed restriction over defective track between London Paddington and Reading fewer trains are able to run. Disruption is expected until 08:00 27/01.
Train services between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway via Reading may be revised.
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« Reply #87 on: January 27, 2024, 09:06:41 »

Alterations to services between London Paddington and Newbury via Reading

Alterations to services between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway via Reading

Apologies for going off on a tangent...... this always amuses me. How else can you get from London Paddington to Newbury or Didcot without going through Reading?  Similarly, the CIS (Customer Information System) at Exeter St Davids..... "Exmouth via Exeter Central"   Huh
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« Reply #88 on: January 27, 2024, 09:31:54 »

Alterations to services between London Paddington and Newbury via Reading

Alterations to services between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway via Reading

Apologies for going off on a tangent...... this always amuses me. How else can you get from London Paddington to Newbury or Didcot without going through Reading?  Similarly, the CIS (Customer Information System) at Exeter St Davids..... "Exmouth via Exeter Central"   Huh

Paddington - West Ealing - South Greenford - West Ruislip - Haddenham - Bicester Village - Oxford - Didcot?
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« Reply #89 on: January 27, 2024, 09:42:15 »

..and then the Didcot, Newbury and Southampton.   Oh no.....
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