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« on: November 30, 2009, 18:37:26 » |
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1751 is being transferred to the relief line because there is apparently a queue of traffic ahead due to signalling problems?
Except we're not going far - appear to be level with waitrose at tilehurst
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Ollie
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« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2009, 18:42:18 » |
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It seems that Swindon IECC▸ may be having a few issues.
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2009, 18:44:01 » |
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From FGW▸ live updates: Line incident
Line problem between Reading and Didcot Parkway.
Train services are being disrupted due to signalling problems between Reading and Didcot Parkway. Engineers are working as fast as possible to restore services to normal. Short notice alterations, cancellations and delays of up to 60 minutes can be expected.
Last Updated: 30/11/2009 18:33
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« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2009, 18:51:29 » |
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From FGW▸ live updates: Line incident
Line problem between Reading and Didcot Parkway.
Train services are being disrupted due to signalling problems between Reading and Didcot Parkway. Engineers are working as fast as possible to restore services to normal. Short notice alterations, cancellations and delays of up to 60 minutes can be expected.
Last Updated: 30/11/2009 18:33
That wasnt there when I checked I had a choice - get a cab to wokingham and get the 1722 or walk to crowthorne and get the 1751 - I erred on the side of exercise hmph Shoulda got the cab. Havent moved in the 15 minutes We've just been told its a power failure affecting all signals around dicot |
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« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2009, 18:59:04 » |
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Swindon IECC▸ appears to have had a total blackout
Oxford Panel has lost some signalling as well.
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« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2009, 19:00:31 » |
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Swindon IECC▸ appears to have had a total blackout
Oxford Panel has lost some signalling as well.
Is there any realistic ETA for a fix? I'm getting bored looking at Waitrose without being able to do the shopping |
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« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2009, 19:04:37 » |
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Not yet, only update on service at the moment is that unlikely to be any stopping trains between Reading and Oxford.
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« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2009, 19:11:14 » |
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We're on the move - slowly..........But I think a Bristol train was just reversed back to Reading.
Was on the line next to use, came up from Reading and just headed back again - it had Bristol Temple stickers in it so whether or not it was empty or it is genuinely being reversed who knows
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« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2009, 19:19:09 » |
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Time to move to Across The West if any mods/admins on?
Currently on FGW▸ Website @ 19:19
Didcot Parkway area
Train services are currently being disrupted due to signalling problems.
Services are not currently operating from Reading to Bristol, Oxford and Swansea.
Short notice cancellations, alterations and delays of up to 60 minutes can be expected.
Replacement road transport is currently being arranged in affected areas.
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« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2009, 19:27:26 » |
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Further update:
Replacement road transport details: A shuttle service in both directions between Reading and Oxford calling at Didcot Parkway. A shuttle service in both directions between Reading and Didcot Parkway calling at all stations.
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« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2009, 20:02:13 » |
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Time to move to Across The West if any mods/admins on?
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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 #11 on: November 30, 2009, 20:03:23 » |
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Thanks Chris, my reasoning is seeing as it is causing disruption to a wider area rather than just London - Didcot - Oxford Hope you don't mind  |
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« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2009, 20:07:08 » |
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I'm curious as to why an additional 1901 Swindon to Bristol TM‡ took 33 minutes from departing Swindon to departing Chippenham. Is the disruption spreading?
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2009, 20:08:13 » |
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I don't mind at all, Ollie - but I bet some of those people stuck on those trains are bluddy furious! 
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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 #14 on: November 30, 2009, 20:09:08 » |
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Well we got turned back at tilehurst.....
and got told that they would eventually put on coaches to Oxford and rail transport from there
I guestimate my ETA at shrub would be 11pm at the earliest - and then midnight home to get up at 0530.........
Reading station looks like a refugee shelter - the taxis must be thinking it is bonus time looking at the 6-7 deep queue at the rank
Now, serious question - am I likely to get any sort of compensation from FGW▸ - I know they are putting on buses etc but it really didnt help me. Whether its a PEAK first class return or some form of other compensation to slightly (and only slightly) offset the hastle and cost it would be nice.
And how do I go about claiming...
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