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« Reply #15 on: October 12, 2009, 13:30:29 » |
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I was on this service (coach A). It arrived into Paddington at about 11.50 (10.02 from Reading, non stop).
I was too far back to see/hear the tragedy but there was a full brake application from line speed (125 mph) just before Ealing B, stopping well before Acton M. There was a very prompt and accurate announcement (a fatality, not an incident) with frequent updates. The buffet served free hot drinks (but wouldn't sell food). There was some damage reported to the train (it looked like the coupling cover was bent) and it was initially planned to reverse to Ealing B to detrain customers. Evidently all was fixed sufficiently as the set proceeded to Paddington at about 40 mph.
I've been at several similar 'incidents' and this was handled perfectly with BT Police etc clearing up in about 70 minutes. (They had to walk the track and train with plastic bags). I've known it take 4 hours. I asked the platform manager to pass to the driver our sympathies and thanks for his prompt actions. He was said to be coping well and being offered help.
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« Reply #16 on: October 12, 2009, 14:11:47 » |
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I was too far back to see/hear the tragedy but there was a full brake application from line speed (125 mph) just before Ealing B, stopping well before Acton
Just for the sake of accuracy, there's been a 30/50 speed restriction on the Up Main at Hanwell for the last two weeks (new track, ballast and sleepers), so after accelerating away from that the train would not have been doing any more than 80mph. |
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« Reply #17 on: October 12, 2009, 15:16:13 » |
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The buffet served free hot drinks (but wouldn't sell food).
i wonder why not? |
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"Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love"
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« Reply #18 on: October 12, 2009, 15:42:12 » |
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The buffet served free hot drinks (but wouldn't sell food).
i wonder why not? They aren't required to? |
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« Reply #19 on: October 12, 2009, 15:46:04 » |
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The buffet served free hot drinks (but wouldn't sell food).
i wonder why not? They aren't required to? My guess would be "too busy with drinks" |
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« Reply #20 on: October 12, 2009, 16:34:57 » |
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I was too far back to see/hear the tragedy but there was a full brake application from line speed (125 mph) just before Ealing B, stopping well before Acton
Just for the sake of accuracy, there's been a 30/50 speed restriction on the Up Main at Hanwell for the last two weeks (new track, ballast and sleepers), so after accelerating away from that the train would not have been doing any more than 80mph. You're right, it did stop smartly. The MTU▸ 's do pick up better than the Valentas. Do you know how the two compare in terms of where full speed is attained on leaving Paddington? OTC |
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« Reply #21 on: October 12, 2009, 16:43:33 » |
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The buffet served free hot drinks (but wouldn't sell food).
i wonder why not? They aren't required to? I was not suggesting that they give the food away.........but I cant see why would refuse to SELL it |
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« Reply #22 on: October 12, 2009, 17:04:07 » |
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The MTU▸ 's do pick up better than the Valentas.
Do you know how the two compare in terms of where full speed is attained on leaving Paddington?
There's not a great deal of difference as the MTU's have been downrated to match the Valenta's horse-power - with the associated noise and fuel benefits. They are much more consistent though as they are new and more reliable. Top speed is usually reached somewhere between Hayes and West Drayton coming out of London. |
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« Reply #23 on: November 09, 2009, 00:03:07 » |
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22:37 Paddington - Bristol TM‡ has struck someone at Ealing Broadway.
Thoughts go out to all involved.
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« Reply #24 on: November 09, 2009, 14:34:59 » |
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From the Ealing Gazette: Man hit by train at Ealing Broadway station
A man was killed instantly after jumping off a station platform into the path of a through-train late on Sunday night.
The driver of the 10:37pm Paddington to Bristol service, which was approaching Ealing Broadway station, reported seeing a man run from the platform and onto the track.
British Transport Police were called to Ealing Broadway National Rail station at 10:48pm on Sunday November 8 and the incident is not being treated as suspicious.
The line was closed for nearly an hour and was fully reopened after 98 minutes.
This latest incident follows the death of Eva Sanders of Orchard Gate, Greenford, last month.
The 51-year-old teacher was hit by a First Great Western express service from Swansea to Paddington on Thursday October 9 after apparently being seen stepping in front of the train.
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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 #25 on: November 09, 2009, 17:30:29 » |
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I was T/M on that service last night ...and i would like to thank the off duty staff who were travelling last night for there assistance, it made my job a whole lot easier.
i would also like to thank the patience of 99.9% of the passengers on the train especially the group of football supporters who were travelling,
I have spoke to the driver involved earlier, who is shaken but ok
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« Reply #26 on: November 09, 2009, 17:36:27 » |
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Thanks for posting that, dog box.  Please pass on our sympathy to the driver, on behalf of this forum. As Ollie said, our thoughts are with all of those involved in dealing with this sad incident. |
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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.
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« Reply #27 on: November 10, 2009, 23:40:03 » |
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I was T/M on that service last night ...and i would like to thank the off duty staff who were travelling last night for there assistance, it made my job a whole lot easier.
i would also like to thank the patience of 99.9% of the passengers on the train especially the group of football supporters who were travelling,
I have spoke to the driver involved earlier, who is shaken but ok
I was a passenger on this train and have to say the staff were superb, The Train Manager was excellent, very approachable and made us all feel at ease in a tough and stressful situation. As always there is one customer who feels the need to cause problems and felt the T/M dealt with him very well and kept his cool. Full credit to all the staff on & off duty on that service! |
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« Reply #28 on: November 11, 2009, 00:12:06 » |
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Thank you for posting, Garetheighteen - and welcome to the Coffee Shop forum, even if it is in unfortunate circumstances. I've 'sort of' met your train manager before - and I'm glad 'dog box' was able to deal with that sad situation so well.  |
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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.
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« Reply #29 on: November 11, 2009, 15:37:25 » |
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Here we go again.
11/11/09 14:45
First Great Western services have been disrupted due to emergency services being called to the West Ealing area. Delays, alterations and cancellations can still be expected.
Heathrow Connect services remain suspended.
London Buses and London Underground are accepting FGW▸ tickets on all reasonable routes.
Services are also being disrupted due to Emergency Services dealing with an incident in the Banbury area. Services between Oxford and Banbury are subject to delay, alteration and cancellation.
Replacement Road Transport is in operation bewteen Oxford and Banbury.
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