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A fuller list for direct services from BPW to PADD for the weekday:
Direct Services:
BPW: 657-0702, PADD: 0814 (72mins)
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/Y94409/2019/12/18/advanced
BPW: 0757 - 0801, PADD: 0914 (73mins)
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/Y94412/2019/12/18/advanced
BPW...
Thought I provide an update on known Dec 2019 timetable from BPW and PADD incase anyone was looking. Nothings confirmed until the actual timetable is released.
Direct Services:
BPW: 657-0702, PADD: 0814 (72mins)
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/Y94409/2019/12/18/advanced
BPW: 0757 -...
To answer my own question, just analysed the early morning schedule for the direct services from BPW to PADD:
Direct Services:
BPW: 0657 - 0702 PADD: 0814
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/Y94409/2019/12/18/advanced
BPW: 0757 - 0801 PADD: 0914...
I did see the 1hr 10mins quoted somewhere, along with the other times to and from Paddington several years back, but can't locate the source anymore, hopefully as we closer, we'll see the official timetable.
I haven't missed replies. Check the GWR timetable webpage - there's no record of timetables beyond 31st December 2018: https://www.gwr.com/plan-journey/train-times
I don't know much about track technology but if the complete GWL was replaced assuming the same electric trains were used, what speeds can we be looking at reaching?
Information from Network Rail says the electrification services will start from January 2019, I'm waiting on information from GWR about timetable release dates.