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Re: Rail Replacement bus - OK, but I prefer the train. Posted by matth1j at 11:30, 6th January 2025 |
I note that the bus at 06:50 these weeks is half an hour earlier from Melksham than the normal 07:21 train ... that's an extra 30 minutes on your day.
Yes - I meant to mention that, and it is definitely a drawback. But I'm an early bird, and would be very happy (and surprised ) if the 07:21 train was brought forward enough to make catching the 07:11 at Chippenham reasonably likely, or at least make the 07:34 a safe bet instead of what is currently an outside chance (the official connection is the 08:09).
Re: Engineering works - shows what they CAN do! Posted by grahame at 11:28, 6th January 2025 |
To be fair, BPW is taking fewer trains than normal today. My son is en route to Cornwall this morning, and their Leeds - Plymouth train was (we assume) diverted via Severn Tunnel, skipping BPW.
Indeed - though it's not the first time we have noted these trains reversing at Bristol Parkway, is it?
Re: Engineering works - shows what they CAN do! Posted by Red Squirrel at 11:11, 6th January 2025 |
To be fair, BPW is taking fewer trains than normal today. My son is en route to Cornwall this morning, and their Leeds - Plymouth train was (we assume) diverted via Severn Tunnel, skipping BPW.
Re: Warnings of snow, wind and rain across the UK for New Year Posted by ChrisB at 11:03, 6th January 2025 |
New yellow warnings issujed for some of our area tonight & tomorrow morning & Wednesday now too
Re: Rail Replacement bus - OK, but I prefer the train. Posted by grahame at 10:41, 6th January 2025 |
I thought I'd try the replacement Melksham-Chippenham 0650 bus this morning instead of the Faresaver 271 bus service. And I'm converted
It was a couple of minutes late, and made an unscheduled stop shortly after turning onto the A350 to let out the couple of lads who had thought they were going to Trowbridge (scheduled for 0701)
But it still got to Chippenham over 5 minutes early, which meant I could catch the 0711 Penzance service instead of the 0734 Weston I was expecting to wait for (and would normally catch, if lucky). And the nice and comfy Beeline coach was virtually empty, unlike the packed 271.
Any chance the engineering work will overrun?
It was a couple of minutes late, and made an unscheduled stop shortly after turning onto the A350 to let out the couple of lads who had thought they were going to Trowbridge (scheduled for 0701)
But it still got to Chippenham over 5 minutes early, which meant I could catch the 0711 Penzance service instead of the 0734 Weston I was expecting to wait for (and would normally catch, if lucky). And the nice and comfy Beeline coach was virtually empty, unlike the packed 271.
Any chance the engineering work will overrun?
We should really look to getting the train service RIGHT - running, and suffiicinlty on time to make connections.
I note that the bus at 06:50 these weeks is half an hour earlier from Melksham than the normal 07:21 train ... that's an extra 30 minutes on your day.
Engineering works - shows what they CAN do! Posted by grahame at 10:30, 6th January 2025 |
Alteration: 10:46 from Filton Abbey Wood.
Alteration: 11:51 from Filton Abbey Wood.
11:51 Filton Abbey Wood to Bristol Temple Meads due 12:05 will be started from Bristol Parkway.
This is due to heavy rain flooding the railway.
Alteration: 11:51 from Filton Abbey Wood.
11:51 Filton Abbey Wood to Bristol Temple Meads due 12:05 will be started from Bristol Parkway.
This is due to heavy rain flooding the railway.
The stopper from Bristol Temple Meads via Lawrence Hill, Stapleton Road and Ashley Down peters out at Filton Abbey Wood - one stations short of the potential interchange with express services to Swansea, London, Birmingham and beyond. And yet - when push comes to shove, guess what - it can run up to that interchange at Bristol Parkway.
Re: Devon delays 2024 Posted by GBM at 09:42, 6th January 2025 |
From journeycheck
Cancellations to services between Newton Abbot and Paignton
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Newton Abbot and Paignton the line is blocked.
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled. Disruption is expected until 13:00 06/01.
Customer Advice
A coach service will run between Newton Abbot and Paignton via all stations.
My bolding.
Sidenote - this is now Devon delays 2025, or maybe just remove the 2024 part?
Second sidenote.
Tried a search for Devon delays and received this
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So the system knew there were various variations on those words, but wouldn't give me access to any of them.
Back to the 'my posts' section and find one of my earlier posts. Long winded, but quicker than using the forum seach thing.
Re: North Cotswold line delays and cancellations - 2025 Posted by Worcester_Passenger at 09:25, 6th January 2025 |
Monday January 6
Some of last night's cancellations have consequences for this morning's trains:
1P11 0516 Worcester Shrub Hill to Paddington
RTT :
This service was cancelled between Oxford and London Paddington due to an issue with the train crew (TH).
07:13 Great Malvern to London Paddington due 09:42 will be cancelled.
This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
Last Updated:06/01/2025 03:33
This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
Last Updated:06/01/2025 03:33
Re: Rail Replacement bus - OK, but I prefer the train. Posted by matth1j at 08:59, 6th January 2025 |
I thought I'd try the replacement Melksham-Chippenham 0650 bus this morning instead of the Faresaver 271 bus service. And I'm converted
It was a couple of minutes late, and made an unscheduled stop shortly after turning onto the A350 to let out the couple of lads who had thought they were going to Trowbridge (scheduled for 0701)
But it still got to Chippenham over 5 minutes early, which meant I could catch the 0711 Penzance service instead of the 0734 Weston I was expecting to wait for (and would normally catch, if lucky). And the nice and comfy Beeline coach was virtually empty, unlike the packed 271.
Any chance the engineering work will overrun?
Re: New Adlestrop Railway Atlas update Posted by grahame at 08:29, 6th January 2025 |
Once again thank you for the update to your always useful map.
A possible amendment. I believe the branch from Hamble station to Hamble-le-Rice oil terminal is no longer extant. There are remanent tracks going south from Hamble Lane towards the terminal, northwards Bing Maps show the Hamble Rail Trail cycle way along the line of the branch.
Have not cycled the Hamble Rail Trail, normally just cross it going down Hamble Lane to the ferry.
A possible amendment. I believe the branch from Hamble station to Hamble-le-Rice oil terminal is no longer extant. There are remanent tracks going south from Hamble Lane towards the terminal, northwards Bing Maps show the Hamble Rail Trail cycle way along the line of the branch.
Have not cycled the Hamble Rail Trail, normally just cross it going down Hamble Lane to the ferry.
It would be difficult to get a train through there even if the track were complete. Much lost in the undergrowth and here is the road crossing
The map, Richard, is a "standard" now. When you're walking through a train and see a young gentleman with it on his screen, using it to pick out the various historic turn-offs along the way. You should be very proud indeed of your work.
Re: Melksham Transport User Group for 2025 Posted by grahame at 08:14, 6th January 2025 |
It happened for me, too, but now seems to be working again.
Looking at yesterday's logs, that happened with one access in just under two thousand and mostly in a single short period. Total traffic remains high with search engine indexing - mainly Google - a factor of 10 times higher than it was in December. I do not intend to throttle this back in the short term, but I am keeping an eye on things
Re: New Adlestrop Railway Atlas update Posted by CyclingSid at 07:57, 6th January 2025 |
Once again thank you for the update to your always useful map.
A possible amendment. I believe the branch from Hamble station to Hamble-le-Rice oil terminal is no longer extant. There are remanent tracks going south from Hamble Lane towards the terminal, northwards Bing Maps show the Hamble Rail Trail cycle way along the line of the branch.
Have not cycled the Hamble Rail Trail, normally just cross it going down Hamble Lane to the ferry.
Re: Warnings of snow, wind and rain across the UK for New Year Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 23:06, 5th January 2025 |
Please, do continue to read these ongoing updates, from the BBC.
Re: Update on collapsed Bridgewater Canal Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 22:29, 5th January 2025 |
An update from YouTube, regarding the Bridgewater Canal collapse: see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lN7NlfLtoc
It's about 30 minutes long - but this is their home, for goodness' sake.
Re: Update on collapsed Bridgewater Canal Posted by Red Squirrel at 22:20, 5th January 2025 |
Slightly off-topic (as you might expect from me) but is anyone else bemused by the spelling of ‘Bridgewater’? It seems the Earls added the ‘e’ in the middle at some point…
I am somewhat confused. The Duke of Bridgewater built a canal and named it after himself. From whence does your bemusement derive? Did the duke add to his own moniker at some point?
My bemusement comes from my assumption, confirmed in Mark A’s post above, that the Dukes and Earls of Bridgewater are in some way associated with the town of Bridgwater.
Re: DFT - Where is the South Devon Railway Posted by Richard Fairhurst at 21:42, 5th January 2025 |
Perhaps the DfT library needs a new atlas.
Ironic given that the DfT rail mandarin par excellence was (the late) Stuart Baker, guiding spirit behind the IET but also creator of Baker's Rail Atlas*.
* other rail atlases are available
Re: 2024 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 21:32, 5th January 2025 |
Thanks, grahame.
I have to say that I agree with ChrisB on this one: I'm a traditionalist, so I keep reverting to the original appearance of the Coffee Shop forum, as it has been since I joined it in December 2007.
Chris 'Luddite' from Nailsea.
Re: Birthday trip, Melksham to Penzance - 28th January 2025 Posted by LiskeardRich at 21:28, 5th January 2025 |
For "Old Times Sake" I notice from http://www.railtourinfo.co.uk/locohauled15.html
and wonder about a side trip back up to Camborne (should be OK - not Wednesday) or St Ives as well as time spent in Penzance.
Recently one of the diagrams has been subbed for a 5 car iet, a 158, and on one particular day I travelled 2 x 150 making a 4 car 150. 2/3 are pretty safe to be a 2+4.GWR Castle Class HST Power Car + 4 Mk3s + GWR Castle Class HST Power Car
(43004, 43042, 43093, 43097, 43098, 43156, 43186, 43187, 43188, 43198)
Monday - Friday
Diagram 1
2C02 06:38 Plymouth - Penzance (a.08:35)
2P08 08:50 Penzance - Plymouth (a.10:47)
2C68 11:42 Plymouth - Penzance (a.13:40)
2P17 13:50 Penzance - Plymouth (a.15:45)
2C31 15:55 Plymouth - Penzance (a.18:10)
2P27 18:50 Penzance - Plymouth (a.20:51)
Diagram 2
2C11 10:15 Plymouth - Penzance (a.12:12)
2P15 12:50 Penzance - Plymouth (a.14:44)
Diagram 3
2C65 10:42 Plymouth - Penzance (a.12:40)
2P16 13:15 Penzance - Plymouth (a.15:09)
2C29 15:47 Plymouth - Penzance (a.17:40)
2E26 18:15 Penzance - Exeter St.David's (a.15:45)
(43004, 43042, 43093, 43097, 43098, 43156, 43186, 43187, 43188, 43198)
Monday - Friday
Diagram 1
2C02 06:38 Plymouth - Penzance (a.08:35)
2P08 08:50 Penzance - Plymouth (a.10:47)
2C68 11:42 Plymouth - Penzance (a.13:40)
2P17 13:50 Penzance - Plymouth (a.15:45)
2C31 15:55 Plymouth - Penzance (a.18:10)
2P27 18:50 Penzance - Plymouth (a.20:51)
Diagram 2
2C11 10:15 Plymouth - Penzance (a.12:12)
2P15 12:50 Penzance - Plymouth (a.14:44)
Diagram 3
2C65 10:42 Plymouth - Penzance (a.12:40)
2P16 13:15 Penzance - Plymouth (a.15:09)
2C29 15:47 Plymouth - Penzance (a.17:40)
2E26 18:15 Penzance - Exeter St.David's (a.15:45)
and wonder about a side trip back up to Camborne (should be OK - not Wednesday) or St Ives as well as time spent in Penzance.
From rail staff locally they’re hoping to be phased out in the May timetable change
Re: 2024 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury Posted by grahame at 20:49, 5th January 2025 |
Is that page what the new-look coffeeshop posts will look like? I have to say that this format is a lot clearer & less clunky. That linked page is dreadful.
I know how personally people take the formats and grow to love those they are familiar with, Chris. I have opened a door onto opportunities and been concentrating on maintain the old functionality so far, and in doing so have left and will broadly leave the old look and feel too, though it will no longer be the only way to view content. But there is much more to come - you haven't seen anything like the finished product yet.
Re: DFT - Where is the South Devon Railway Posted by JayMac at 19:34, 5th January 2025 |
The SDR South Devon Railway is not to be confused with the SDR Stockton & Darlington Railway, even in the minds of the DfT, hopefully.
And those SDRs are not to be confused with the SDR. The combined company when the Somerset Central Railway and Dorset Central Railway joined together - The Somerset & Dorset Railway.
Later known as the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway when the SDR was taken over jointly by the Midland Railway and the London & South Western Railway.
Re: Melksham Transport User Group for 2025 Posted by grahame at 18:47, 5th January 2025 |
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Re: Melksham Transport User Group for 2025 Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 18:44, 5th January 2025 |
It happened for me, too, but now seems to be working again.
Re: 2024 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury Posted by ChrisB at 18:33, 5th January 2025 |
800 follow up posts on this thread in 2024 - and THANK YOU to everyone who has helped me maintain the log. I really appreciate it and it's going to be just as important (but I hope nothing like as busy) for 2025
And for 2025, I have split off our first event of the year into a new thread at http://www.greatwesternrailway.info/29726 ...
And for 2025, I have split off our first event of the year into a new thread at http://www.greatwesternrailway.info/29726 ...
Is that page what the new-look coffeeshop posts will look like? I have to say that this format is a lot clearer & less clunky. That linked page is dreadful.
Re: Melksham Transport User Group for 2025 Posted by ChrisB at 18:27, 5th January 2025 |
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Re: Old Oak Common Christmas Work Posted by Electric train at 17:03, 5th January 2025 |
There is also a replacement bridge sections to go in over Old Oak Common Lane and Central Line which will is likely to be phases
Re: North Cotswold line delays and cancellations - 2025 Posted by Worcester_Passenger at 16:20, 5th January 2025 |
20:46 Great Malvern to London Paddington due 23:41 will be started from Reading.
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Further Information
GWR Ticket acceptance with West Midlands Railway on th 21.28 Great Malvern to Birmingham New Street service. Change for the Avanti 22.56 Birmingham New Street to London Euston.
Last Updated:05/01/2025 15:48
21:46 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill due 00:01 will be terminated at Oxford.
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Further Information
Customers are requested to check the stations Onward Travel Information poster and wait for replacement road transport at the designated stop. Customers are advised that the replacement road transport may run later than the advertised train times owing to the additional time taken by road between stations and the time required for loading and unloading at each stop.
Rail replacement transport has been requested to run from Oxford to Worcester Shrubb Hill . T.B.C
Last Updated:05/01/2025 12:59
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Further Information
GWR Ticket acceptance with West Midlands Railway on th 21.28 Great Malvern to Birmingham New Street service. Change for the Avanti 22.56 Birmingham New Street to London Euston.
Last Updated:05/01/2025 15:48
21:46 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill due 00:01 will be terminated at Oxford.
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Further Information
Customers are requested to check the stations Onward Travel Information poster and wait for replacement road transport at the designated stop. Customers are advised that the replacement road transport may run later than the advertised train times owing to the additional time taken by road between stations and the time required for loading and unloading at each stop.
Rail replacement transport has been requested to run from Oxford to Worcester Shrubb Hill . T.B.C
Last Updated:05/01/2025 12:59
Re: North Cotswold line delays and cancellations - 2025 Posted by Worcester_Passenger at 14:59, 5th January 2025 |
Plus
17:46 London Paddington to Great Malvern due 20:14 will be cancelled.
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Last Updated:05/01/2025 12:36
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Last Updated:05/01/2025 12:36
Re: North Cotswold line delays and cancellations - 2025 Posted by charles_uk at 14:30, 5th January 2025 |
Sunday January 5
After a few good days...
After a few good days...
14:46 London Paddington to Great Malvern due 17:15 will be cancelled.
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Last Updated:05/01/2025 04:58
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Last Updated:05/01/2025 04:58
And the preceding service:
13:46 London Paddington to Great Malvern due 16:16 will be started from Worcester Shrub Hill.
It will no longer call at London Paddington, Reading, Didcot Parkway, Oxford, Hanborough, Charlbury, Kingham, Moreton-In-Marsh, Honeybourne, Evesham, Pershore and Worcestershire Parkway Hl.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.
It will no longer call at London Paddington, Reading, Didcot Parkway, Oxford, Hanborough, Charlbury, Kingham, Moreton-In-Marsh, Honeybourne, Evesham, Pershore and Worcestershire Parkway Hl.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.
And after those two cancellations as far as services from London/Oxford to the Cotswolds are concerned:
Facilities on the 15:46 London Paddington to Great Malvern due 18:15.
Will be formed of 5 coaches instead of 9. There are no reservations on this service.
Will be formed of 5 coaches instead of 9. There are no reservations on this service.
Talk, 8.1.25 ENGINEERING RESTORATION & OPERATION HERITAGE GWR STEAM Posted by grahame at 14:15, 5th January 2025 |
From my mailbox
On behalf of Wiltshire IRTE, may one extend New year greetings to IRTE members & Centre supporters.
FYI >> Our next evening meeting will be held on Wednesday 8th January 2025 at Kings Arms Hotel SN12 6EX , 7:15 for 8:00 pm
In addition, at present further evening presentation meetings are fixed for Wednesdays 5th February, 5th March & 9th April 2025
Regarding the January meeting notification, please accept apologies for short notice, realising some intended recipients may have been not been reached timely by email first time. Therefore, am resending details of next meeting to all members & supporters held on our mailing list as follows >>>
Subject >> SUCCESSFUL ENGINEERING RESTORATION & OPERATION of HERITAGE GWR STEAM RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES in the 21stCentury Presentation will be given by Ray O'Hara, Director /Trustee representing DMLL (Dinmore Manor Locomotive Ltd) including longer-term work of the 2874 Trust.
Notes >> Owing to IRTE charitable status IRTE meetings are FOC & open to any persons interested, whilst at same time endeavouring to accommodate all those who may wish to attend. Owing to limited seating capacity available at venue, registration in advance is considered both helpful & highly beneficial to all.
FYI >> Our next evening meeting will be held on Wednesday 8th January 2025 at Kings Arms Hotel SN12 6EX , 7:15 for 8:00 pm
In addition, at present further evening presentation meetings are fixed for Wednesdays 5th February, 5th March & 9th April 2025
Regarding the January meeting notification, please accept apologies for short notice, realising some intended recipients may have been not been reached timely by email first time. Therefore, am resending details of next meeting to all members & supporters held on our mailing list as follows >>>
Subject >> SUCCESSFUL ENGINEERING RESTORATION & OPERATION of HERITAGE GWR STEAM RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES in the 21stCentury Presentation will be given by Ray O'Hara, Director /Trustee representing DMLL (Dinmore Manor Locomotive Ltd) including longer-term work of the 2874 Trust.
Notes >> Owing to IRTE charitable status IRTE meetings are FOC & open to any persons interested, whilst at same time endeavouring to accommodate all those who may wish to attend. Owing to limited seating capacity available at venue, registration in advance is considered both helpful & highly beneficial to all.
IRTE = Institute of Road Transport Engineers ... occasionally interests vere to rail too . Above from my email - happy to put you in touch if interested