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« Reply #180 on: December 17, 2008, 16:58:23 » |
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The 09.15 BTM▸ - Severn Beach and 09.54 Severn Beach - BTM were cancelled this morning due to a train fault.
I wonder if the passengers at Severn Beach & St. Andrews Road were informed, as there was a 2 hour wait til the next service.
This must of affected services throughout the day, as the same units are used all day on this line.
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« Reply #181 on: January 19, 2009, 21:49:54 » |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #182 on: January 20, 2009, 15:19:42 » |
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Gone are the days when the Eveling Post always referred to it as the "Loss-making Severn Beach Line". They probably thought proper commuter lines, like what they have in London, are profitable.  |
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« Reply #183 on: January 22, 2009, 19:40:26 » |
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Ooh, there's fancy. I didn't realize the Beach line was getting worked with 150s these days. Whenever I've travelled on it it's been a bouncy castle. Seriously though, nice to see the Post giving the line some free promotion. It's a valuable asset that seems to be widely unappreciated! |
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« Reply #184 on: January 22, 2009, 21:46:48 » |
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Ooh, there's fancy. I didn't realize the Beach line was getting worked with 150s these days. Whenever I've travelled on it it's been a bouncy castle.
Seriously though, nice to see the Post giving the line some free promotion. It's a valuable asset that seems to be widely unappreciated!
Wow not one but two 150s! Must have been a special Christmas treat for the line as it's usually worked by two 143s. I noticed the pics were taken on December 30th where a Saturday timetable was running the week after Christmas so there was probably some spare 150s at SPM▸ to run the Severn Beach services that week. It should be appreciated as its a great line, and worth doing if you are ever in the Bristol area. |
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« Reply #185 on: January 22, 2009, 23:07:05 » |
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Definitely worth a journey just for the scenery. And you can't argue with an anytime return fare of ^3.00!
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« Reply #186 on: February 04, 2009, 23:43:11 » |
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From the FGW▸ site: Bristol Temple Meads to Avonmouth/Severn Beach
The branch line will be suspended all day.
Customers are advised that there is currently no planned road replacement service due to the expected conditions of roads in the area.
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #187 on: February 05, 2009, 09:05:51 » |
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It didn't take much for them to decide to suspend it all day. Despite the fact that most local services appear to be running normally (for which Network Rail/ FGW▸ deserve credit). I appreciate the line will be the lowest possible priority in the FGW area, but if the current forecast is correct, the snow will turn to rain and there would be no reason not to run a service by the afternoon. Or maybe with all their buses cancelled, FGW thought there would be too many passengers and they wouldn't be able to collect the fares.  |
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« Reply #188 on: February 05, 2009, 10:56:26 » |
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Seems a lot over the top - personally I struggle to accept all these delays cancellations are 100% necessary. Safety is important, but it seems to me they are going over the top.
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« Reply #189 on: February 05, 2009, 13:40:16 » |
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"Customers are advised that there is currently no planned road replacement service due to the expected conditions of roads in the area."
Is that why the number 8 and 9 buses (operated by First) have been going past my flat all day? They serve both Clifton and Redland stations - couldn't First just allow train tickets to be used on their buses for the same route?
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« Reply #190 on: February 05, 2009, 19:23:57 » |
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Am I correct in saying that if a service is cancelled it doesn't count against, in the "on time" targets ? That was certainly the trick pulled a great deal on the Gatwick Express to give it such high "on time" figures.
I fear that FGW▸ were more worried about their "targets" than passenger safety, or what ever other reason they dreamt up !
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« Reply #191 on: February 05, 2009, 19:26:46 » |
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Its possible that the number of staff was reduced, so seemed easier to cancel Severn Beach.
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« Reply #192 on: February 05, 2009, 21:56:20 » |
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From the FGW▸ site, under the heading "Severe Weather Conditions Friday 06 February 2009 (Thursday 05 February 2009 Time: 21:10)": Bristol Temple Meads to Severn Beach
The Severn Beach line will operate a normal weekday train service.
See http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/Content.aspx?id=3682 |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #193 on: February 06, 2009, 09:30:01 » |
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Line problem between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach.
Train services are being disrupted due to poor weather conditions between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach.Short notice cancellations can be expected.
Replacement road transport will currently not be provided due to poor road conditions.
Last Updated: 06/02/2009 08:54 There aren't any local buses running at the moment either. |
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« Reply #194 on: February 06, 2009, 19:15:00 » |
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I have it on very good authority that, while one Avonmouth service did run first thing this morning, the Severn Beach line was then closed, at the request (insistence?) of Network Rail. This evening, an arrival from Avonmouth at 17:10 was shown on the screens at BTM▸ as 'on time', so I can only assume the line was then reopened sometime during the day. |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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