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« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2008, 17:50:09 » |
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A report into a train derailment at Kemble on January 15 last year has found the accident was caused by debris left on the track after a wall collapsed (link below.) http://thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=231771&command=displayContent&sourceNode=231754&home=yes&more_nodeId1=231776&contentPK=20254963The Rail Accident Investigation Branch ( RAIB▸ ) said heavy rainfall, poor drainage of the cutting slope and a reclassification of the cutting by Network Rail, which led to less frequent examinations, were all contributory factors to the accident. The RAIB has made two recommendations as a result of the derailment, both relating to the management of wall structures and their infrastructure. The inestigatory body will also hold a further investigation into the management of earthworks by Network Rail, specifically looking at the earthworks at Kemble. |
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"The A433 between Cirencester and Tetbury in Gloucestershire had to be closed to traffic after a heavy goods vehicle hit a railway bridge. The lorry struck the Thames Head bridge just after 1100 GMT on Tuesday. The lorry driver was not injured, although trains were stopped while engineers assessed the damage. A spokesman for First Great Western ( FGW▸ ) Trains said the bridge was fine and trains would resume running normally." See http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/gloucestershire/7695161.stm |
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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 #4 on: January 08, 2010, 23:51:18 » |
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Malcolm one of the Station Staff at Kemble, suffered a heart attack whilst at work this week and has since sadly passed away in hospital, if you are a regular user of kemble station you will know that Malcolm was truly passionate about providing an outstanding level of customer at all times .he will be sadly missed by all who knew him . my deepest sympathy to all of his family
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« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2010, 00:01:19 » |
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Thanks for posting that, dog box. I'm sure there are quite a few members here who knew Malcolm, and on behalf of all of them, may I offer condolences and sympathy to his family and friends, from this forum. Chris.  |
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« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2010, 14:57:03 » |
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Hello, my name is Andrea Glennon and I am a reporter for the Wilts and Glos Standard. We cover Kemble and having read your post I was wondering if you have any tributes to pay to Malcolm. You can email me at andrea.glennon@gwent-wales.co.uk or call me on 01285 627320. Please pass on my details to friends who also want to pay tribute. Thank youvery much. |
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« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2010, 19:28:01 » |
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Picture taken during my visit to Kemble Station this afternoon - In memory of Malcolm:  |
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« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2010, 22:40:52 » |
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Thanks for posting that, willc.
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« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2011, 21:14:13 » |
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Greetings, will be spending a few days in the Cotswolds, may catch a train to London from Kemble, does anyone know how much a day parking ticket is and is there sufficient parking around? Thanks  |
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« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2011, 21:23:06 » |
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« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2011, 21:25:02 » |
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220 spaces at Kemble Station - see http://www.apcoa.co.uk/carparks/kemble-station for details of charges.  |
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« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2011, 21:26:16 » |
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At the station the car park will cost you ^3.20 for the day from the ticket machine. Or ^2.80 via Apcoa Connect.
336 spaces according to FGW▸ .
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« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2011, 21:27:35 » |
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Cheaper than the ^10/day at EXD» ! Bargain |
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