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| Re: 2025 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury In "TransWilts line" [363111/29726/18] Posted by bobm at 18:36, 11th July 2025 |      |
12:17 Westbury to Swindon due 13:05
12:17 Westbury to Swindon due 13:05 is being delayed at Westbury.
This is due to train crew being delayed.
12:17 Westbury to Swindon due 13:05 is being delayed at Westbury.
This is due to train crew being delayed.
Let me guess ... because the crew are coming in on a delayed Berks and Hants semi-fast .... this arrangement does not seem to be robust.
In the end it departed 12 minutes late - four minutes after the West of England service arrived. At least it ran.
| Re: 2025 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury In "TransWilts line" [363110/29726/18] Posted by John D at 18:07, 11th July 2025 | |
seems to be an epidemic affecting Turbos today - or maybe the warm weather.
Warm weather doesn't create faults, but it does reduce the ability to use worn or poorly fitted components without problems.
In a way any poor / shoddy maintenance tends to show up as problems and faults more quickly. The old adage a stitch in time saves nine applies, and if get lots of breakdowns, run out of usable trains short term.
| Re: 2025 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury In "TransWilts line" [363109/29726/18] Posted by grahame at 18:03, 11th July 2025 | |
And 4 more gone ...
18:37 Westbury to Swindon due 19:21
20:14 Swindon to Westbury due 20:56
21:16 Westbury to Swindon due 21:58
22:31 Swindon to Westbury due 23:12
22:31 Swindon to Westbury due 23:12 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train.
20:14 Swindon to Westbury due 20:56
21:16 Westbury to Swindon due 21:58
22:31 Swindon to Westbury due 23:12
22:31 Swindon to Westbury due 23:12 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train.
... it was 158769 on earlier services so perhaps not a turbo failure this time
| Re: 2025 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury In "TransWilts line" [363108/29726/18] Posted by TaplowGreen at 18:02, 11th July 2025 | |
20:14 Swindon to Westbury due 20:56
20:14 Swindon to Westbury due 20:56 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train
21:16 Westbury to Swindon due 21:58
21:16 Westbury to Swindon due 21:58 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train.
22:31 Swindon to Westbury due 23:12
22:31 Swindon to Westbury due 23:12 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train.
| Re: Thames Valley infrastructure problems causing disruption elsewhere - 2025 In "Across the West" [363107/29650/26] Posted by TaplowGreen at 18:00, 11th July 2025 | |
Cancellations to services between Reading and Didcot Parkway
Due to a points failure between Reading and Didcot Parkway some lines are blocked.
Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled. Disruption is expected until 20:00 11/07.
| Re: Seagulls, particularly in Cornwall - ongoing discussion In "The West - but NOT trains in the West" [363106/29073/31] Posted by JayMac at 17:55, 11th July 2025 | |
The fewer we have around our residents parking area, the better, as far as I'm concerned.
The b*st*rd sh*t*hawks seem to delight in congregating on the cars and sh*tting all over them.
| Re: west somerset railway cancels all day time services Friday 11 July 2025 In "Heritage railways, Railtours, buses, canals, steamships and other public transport based attractions" [363105/30444/47] Posted by JayMac at 17:51, 11th July 2025 | |
What other trains? Only Scotsman and one home fleet loco operating. Out from Bishops Lydeard by one, back by t'other.
Mum and I did the journey last Wednesday. Lovely day out. We did see evidence of lineside fires. Later that week and earlier this week the WSR were using diesels for their running days and for the other leg of Scotsman services. They pressed the former GWR HST Castle set into service that is currently residing on the WSR
| Re: Seagulls, particularly in Cornwall - ongoing discussion In "The West - but NOT trains in the West" [363104/29073/31] Posted by broadgage at 17:48, 11th July 2025 | |
Press report regarding gulls dying after gorging on flying ants https://www.wsfp.co.uk/news/seagulls-die-after-gorging-on-flying-ants-495683
That was some years ago, but it seems that similar conditions are now occurring.
| Re: North Cotswold line delays and cancellations - 2025 In "London to the Cotswolds" [363103/29711/14] Posted by Worcester_Passenger at 17:29, 11th July 2025 | |
Friday July 11 : problems near Hereford
1W02 11:52 London Paddington to Hereford (14:44) : delayed Oxford (+16), held Great Malvern (+31) and Ledbury (+53), arrived +66.
In consequence:
15:18 Hereford to London Paddington due 18:29 will be terminated at Reading.
It will no longer call at Didcot Parkway and London Paddington.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
Last Updated:11/07/2025 17:13
This train departed +56.It will no longer call at Didcot Parkway and London Paddington.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
Last Updated:11/07/2025 17:13
18:57 London Paddington to Great Malvern due 21:18 will be started from Reading.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
Last Updated:11/07/2025 17:13
This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
Last Updated:11/07/2025 17:13
Later:
1W27 13:50 London Paddington to Great Malvern (16:15) : departed +19, arrived +28.
1P38 16:32 Great Malvern to London Paddington (19:29) : departed +29, held Norton, currently +47 at Honeybourne.
| Re: Seagulls, particularly in Cornwall - ongoing discussion In "The West - but NOT trains in the West" [363102/29073/31] Posted by TaplowGreen at 16:49, 11th July 2025 Already liked by Chris from Nailsea, broadgage, matth1j, PrestburyRoad | |
Numerous dead gulls have been seen locally. Reported as being due to gorging on flying ants. Some claim that these insects are toxic if eaten in large numbers, others claim that the birds overeat to such an extent that they become too heavy to fly, and expire of heat stress.
Note to self: go easy on flying ant consumption, particularly if intending to fly.
| Re: Seagulls, particularly in Cornwall - ongoing discussion In "The West - but NOT trains in the West" [363101/29073/31] Posted by broadgage at 16:47, 11th July 2025 | |
Numerous dead gulls have been seen locally. Reported as being due to gorging on flying ants. Some claim that these insects are toxic if eaten in large numbers, others claim that the birds overeat to such an extent that they become too heavy to fly, and expire of heat stress.
| Re: 2025 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury In "TransWilts line" [363100/29726/18] Posted by TaplowGreen at 16:47, 11th July 2025 | |
16:23 Westbury to Swindon due 17:06
17:35 Swindon to Westbury due 18:19
17:35 Swindon to Westbury due 18:19 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train.
17:35 Swindon to Westbury due 18:19
17:35 Swindon to Westbury due 18:19 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train.
seems to be an epidemic affecting Turbos today - or maybe the warm weather.
| Re: 2025 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury In "TransWilts line" [363099/29726/18] Posted by grahame at 16:39, 11th July 2025 | |
16:23 Westbury to Swindon due 17:06
17:35 Swindon to Westbury due 18:19
17:35 Swindon to Westbury due 18:19 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train.
17:35 Swindon to Westbury due 18:19
17:35 Swindon to Westbury due 18:19 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train.
| Re: Thames Valley infrastructure problems causing disruption elsewhere - 2025 In "Across the West" [363098/29650/26] Posted by grahame at 16:37, 11th July 2025 | |
The train being used on the Slough to Windsor route has developed a fault, and we have been unable to fix the problem.
No spare trains are currently available, therefore the service along this route is suspended until further notice.
No spare trains are currently available, therefore the service along this route is suspended until further notice.
..............unhappy tourists/commuters, happy taxi drivers.
I'm not in the UK at the moment and they seem to do things differently here. As I understand it earlier today, there was a fault on the train we were waiting in, and we all transferred to another just along the platform. There seems to be an appreciable supply of parked trains at most operating centres, some of which I suspect are spare donors but some are in running order, and this provision of a few spares - no doubt each given a run from time to time - seems to make sense. I would prefer and older train occasionally to no train.
Such a system could not be easily adopted in the UK due to the rolling stock leasing regime and the need for every train to pay its way every day.
| Re: Thames Valley infrastructure problems causing disruption elsewhere - 2025 In "Across the West" [363097/29650/26] Posted by TaplowGreen at 16:22, 11th July 2025 | |
Another Turbo has sat down.
Cancellations to services between Newbury and Bedwyn
Due to a broken down train between Newbury and Bedwyn fewer trains are able to run.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
What has happened?
The train operating the Newbury/Bedwyn shuttle has failed.
What are we doing about it?
Some long distance GWR Westcountry services will call additionally and rail replacement transport is being arranged.
Due to a broken down train between Newbury and Bedwyn fewer trains are able to run.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
What has happened?
The train operating the Newbury/Bedwyn shuttle has failed.
What are we doing about it?
Some long distance GWR Westcountry services will call additionally and rail replacement transport is being arranged.
...........and another
Cancellations to services between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central
Due to a fault on this train between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central fewer trains are able to run on the line.
Train services running to and from these stations have been cancelled. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Updated;
Customer Advice
The train being used on the Slough to Windsor route has developed a fault, and we have been unable to fix the problem.
No spare trains are currently available, therefore the service along this route is suspended until further notice.
..............unhappy tourists/commuters, happy taxi drivers.
| Re: rail minister says HS2 is 'too fast' In "Media about railways, and other means of transport" [363096/30441/49] Posted by TaplowGreen at 16:15, 11th July 2025 | |
HS2 was conceived to provide extra capacity (sorely needed in many places, not just on the London to Birmingham route) and to be fit for the future
Lord Hendy now saying that it didn't need to be constructed with such high speed limits in mind does not fully explain the tunnels, many of which are for NIMBY reasons, the viaducts instead of earthworks, the slab track, or the bat tunnel, and several other specification extravagances
Lord Hendy now saying that it didn't need to be constructed with such high speed limits in mind does not fully explain the tunnels, many of which are for NIMBY reasons, the viaducts instead of earthworks, the slab track, or the bat tunnel, and several other specification extravagances
Judging by Hendy's comments, it would appear that the 225mph running speed was the greatest "specification extravagance" of them all!
| Re: Thames Valley infrastructure problems causing disruption elsewhere - 2025 In "Across the West" [363095/29650/26] Posted by TaplowGreen at 16:11, 11th July 2025 | |
Another Turbo has sat down.
Cancellations to services between Newbury and Bedwyn
Due to a broken down train between Newbury and Bedwyn fewer trains are able to run.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
What has happened?
The train operating the Newbury/Bedwyn shuttle has failed.
What are we doing about it?
Some long distance GWR Westcountry services will call additionally and rail replacement transport is being arranged.
Due to a broken down train between Newbury and Bedwyn fewer trains are able to run.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
What has happened?
The train operating the Newbury/Bedwyn shuttle has failed.
What are we doing about it?
Some long distance GWR Westcountry services will call additionally and rail replacement transport is being arranged.
...........and another
Cancellations to services between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central
Due to a fault on this train between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central fewer trains are able to run on the line.
Train services running to and from these stations have been cancelled. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
| Re: Thames Valley infrastructure problems causing disruption elsewhere - 2025 In "Across the West" [363094/29650/26] Posted by Timmer at 16:09, 11th July 2025 | |
Another Turbo has sat down.
Cancellations to services between Newbury and Bedwyn
Due to a broken down train between Newbury and Bedwyn fewer trains are able to run.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
What has happened?
The train operating the Newbury/Bedwyn shuttle has failed.
What are we doing about it?
Some long distance GWR Westcountry services will call additionally and rail replacement transport is being arranged.
Due to a broken down train between Newbury and Bedwyn fewer trains are able to run.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
What has happened?
The train operating the Newbury/Bedwyn shuttle has failed.
What are we doing about it?
Some long distance GWR Westcountry services will call additionally and rail replacement transport is being arranged.
| Re: Thames Valley infrastructure problems causing disruption elsewhere - 2025 In "Across the West" [363093/29650/26] Posted by lbraine at 16:02, 11th July 2025 | |
Mini melt down at Reading taking place. Announced as an issue getting u its out of Reading Traincare Depot.
Three missing Thames Valley services (Delayed)
Cancellation to Basingstoke and Newbury
Seems the Class 387 don’t like the heat !
| Re: 2025 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury In "TransWilts line" [363092/29726/18] Posted by grahame at 15:56, 11th July 2025 | |
20:06 Westbury to Cheltenham Spa due 22:06
Facilities on the 20:06 Westbury to Cheltenham Spa due 22:06.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Facilities on the 20:06 Westbury to Cheltenham Spa due 22:06.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
I really wish it mattered .. with a reliable service, we could be doing so much more to promote rail use and days out - and because of loadings it could matter.
| Pictures through the train window In "The Lighter Side" [363091/30446/30] Posted by grahame at 15:52, 11th July 2025 Already liked by PrestburyRoad | |
from my travels today (11.7.2025)
| Re: west somerset railway cancels all day time services Friday 11 July 2025 In "Heritage railways, Railtours, buses, canals, steamships and other public transport based attractions" [363090/30444/47] Posted by grahame at 15:30, 11th July 2025 Already liked by Chris from Nailsea | |
Flying Scotsman services were due to run today. That's going to be a lot of disappointed folk.
I do hate it when companies say 'operational issues' without explaining further.
I do hate it when companies say 'operational issues' without explaining further.
"Shortage of train crew"? "More trains than usual needing repair"?
Or "concern at all the people lineside watching the Flying Scotsman that they'll get in the way of all the other trains ..."
| Re: west somerset railway cancels all day time services Friday 11 July 2025 In "Heritage railways, Railtours, buses, canals, steamships and other public transport based attractions" [363089/30444/47] Posted by TaplowGreen at 14:44, 11th July 2025 | |
Flying Scotsman services were due to run today. That's going to be a lot of disappointed folk.
I do hate it when companies say 'operational issues' without explaining further.
I do hate it when companies say 'operational issues' without explaining further.
"Shortage of train crew"? "More trains than usual needing repair"?
| Re: Disruption 10/07/2025 In "Portsmouth to Cardiff" [363088/30443/20] Posted by Timmer at 13:52, 11th July 2025 | |
*Sits on hands*
*Fails, hands escape and fly to the keyboard*. The utility and value to passengers and to the industry of that Waterloo-Bristol through service that ceased to run only a few years ago. Class 159, three carriages, well timed departures from Waterloo that didn't impose a peak fares massacre (as well as an easier-to-understand fares structure, and, often, advance fares available). Oh, and comfy seats and, though busy, spare seats every trip plus a trolley service for drinks and a bite.
And... if it has a driver and train manager at Waterloo - which it always did, SWR weren't in the habit of dropping the ball when the train split at Salisbury.
Mark
| Re: Disruption 10/07/2025 In "Portsmouth to Cardiff" [363087/30443/20] Posted by Mark A at 13:36, 11th July 2025 Already liked by Timmer | |
I had a leisure trip planned for tomorrow that involved going to Kent via Salisbury and Waterloo. I’ve postponed it because I think it could be a very similar picture on the Cardiff-Portsmouth and associated lines again tomorrow if there are poorly 165/166’s out of action due to heat exhaustion.
I’m glad I postponed my trip. Received a text message to say my connecting train this evening from Salisbury had been cancelled. Not heat related but shortage of train crew related. The last thing I’d have wanted after a long hot day.*Sits on hands*
*Fails, hands escape and fly to the keyboard*. The utility and value to passengers and to the industry of that Waterloo-Bristol through service that ceased to run only a few years ago. Class 159, three carriages, well timed departures from Waterloo that didn't impose a peak fares massacre (as well as an easier-to-understand fares structure, and, often, advance fares available). Oh, and comfy seats and, though busy, spare seats every trip plus a trolley service for drinks and a bite.
And... if it has a driver and train manager at Waterloo - which it always did, SWR weren't in the habit of dropping the ball when the train split at Salisbury.
Mark
| Re: 2025 - Service update and amendment log, Swindon <-> Westbury In "TransWilts line" [363086/29726/18] Posted by grahame at 13:17, 11th July 2025 Already liked by Mark A | |
12:17 Westbury to Swindon due 13:05
12:17 Westbury to Swindon due 13:05 is being delayed at Westbury.
This is due to train crew being delayed.
12:17 Westbury to Swindon due 13:05 is being delayed at Westbury.
This is due to train crew being delayed.
Let me guess ... because the crew are coming in on a delayed Berks and Hants semi-fast .... this arrangement does not seem to be robust.
| Re: Disruption 10/07/2025 In "Portsmouth to Cardiff" [363085/30443/20] Posted by Timmer at 12:23, 11th July 2025 Already liked by Mark A | |
I had a leisure trip planned for tomorrow that involved going to Kent via Salisbury and Waterloo. I’ve postponed it because I think it could be a very similar picture on the Cardiff-Portsmouth and associated lines again tomorrow if there are poorly 165/166’s out of action due to heat exhaustion.
I’m glad I postponed my trip. Received a text message to say my connecting train this evening from Salisbury had been cancelled. Not heat related but shortage of train crew related. The last thing I’d have wanted after a long hot day.| Re: Portishead Line reopening for passengers - ongoing discussion In "Campaigns for new and improved services" [363084/231/28] Posted by chuffed at 12:05, 11th July 2025 Already liked by Red Squirrel, Andy, Witham Bobby | |
Portishead railway group are showing the full business case GRIP 5 as being completed. Next stage is initial preparation for construction this Autumn and then full steam ahead proper construction in Spring 2026.
| Re: Thames Valley infrastructure problems causing disruption elsewhere - 2025 In "Across the West" [363083/29650/26] Posted by TaplowGreen at 11:19, 11th July 2025 | |
Delays to services between London Paddington and Reading
Due to a fault with the signalling system between London Paddington and Reading trains have to run at reduced speed on some lines towards Reading.
Train services running to and from these stations will be delayed by up to 15 minutes. Disruption is expected until 1130
| Re: west somerset railway cancels all day time services Friday 11 July 2025 In "Heritage railways, Railtours, buses, canals, steamships and other public transport based attractions" [363082/30444/47] Posted by JayMac at 10:59, 11th July 2025 | |
On Scotsman days it's ONLY those special services running. There's no 'normal' public timetable.
