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« on: October 04, 2009, 11:46:24 »
Does anyone know what was going on with the Waterloo-Exeter line yesterday? I got to Axminster to catch the 1155 to Exeter, only to find that there was a 159 sitting there with the destination boards showing 'cancelled' for that train. I was advised by a member of staff that the next train might be cancelled as well. I didn't hang around to find out more as I was in a hurry and needed to make alternative plans.

When I came back on the 1814 from Central it was a 2 car 158. I saw the train we passed at Honiton was also a 2 car 158 (1744 from Central then 1823 return from Axminster). I've never seen any services less than 3 cars before.

I suspect a train broke down on the single line somewhere but does anyone know this? I know a SWT▸ (South West Trains) forum would be a better place to ask but I figure there might be FGW▸ (First Great Western) staff at Exeter or Salisbury who'd know.
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« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2009, 11:51:58 »
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« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2009, 18:18:17 »
Sorry about that.  Sad

Is there a SWT▸ (South West Trains) forum out there?
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« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2009, 18:49:27 »
Not that i'm aware of. I was told by a member of FGW▸ (First Great Western) staff, I was in Manchester so was surprised to hear it myself!
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« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2009, 20:41:41 »
That would explain it, thanks
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