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16:30 to Taunton is
Although not this week - at present it is a HST again which is nice! (Newbury blockade once again - so treat normal diagrams with a pinch of salt)
16:30 to Taunton is
Although not this week - at present it is a HST again which is nice! (Newbury blockade once again - so treat normal diagrams with a pinch of salt)
Info on RTT suggests that 1C75 0818 Padd to Paignton is formed by a 3C75 ECS from St Philips Marsh, and 1C78 1018 Padd to Paignton is formed by a 3C78 ECS from Landore, so looks like no IETs in Devon this week.Would anyone be able to confirm the 08.18 Pad-Pai on this coming Saturday, I know it's early but I'm off this week and could risk getting a rover to cover the Chippenham-Westbury section for a 800
Info on RTT suggests that 1C75 0818 Padd to Paignton is formed by a 3C75 ECS from St Philips Marsh, and 1C78 1018 Padd to Paignton is formed by a 3C78 ECS from Landore, so looks like no IETs in Devon this week.
I was on it. It is the peak one out of Paddington, and was more than enough seats on my journey from Didcot to Gloucester. Gave time for more ticket checks and the trolley to atcually get through.I see 1G60 is a 5 carriage 800.
Many peak trains out of London are quieter than usual at this time of year.I was on it. It is the peak one out of Paddington, and was more than enough seats on my journey from Didcot to Gloucester. Gave time for more ticket checks and the trolley to atcually get through.
I approve of 5 cars on the line. Off peak, of course, Mon to Fri and 9 cars on Sat as lesure travel is high on the line.
Many peak trains out of London are quieter than usual at this time of year.
Info on RTT suggests that 1C75 0818 Padd to Paignton is formed by a 3C75 ECS from St Philips Marsh, and 1C78 1018 Padd to Paignton is formed by a 3C78 ECS from Landore, so looks like no IETs in Devon this week.
Hi Charlie M, yes the 5 carriages off peak are ideal. I think the line through Stroud is lucky to have the number of services it has to London.
I mean, 1tp2h is just about the worst possible ‘regular’ service to have, but sure. It is ‘lucky’ than two towns the size of Gloucester and Cheltenham manage a train every couple of hours to the capital
But they have an hourly train to Swindon, so it isn't too bad.
May 19 1tph direct, and NR want a 2tph frequency on the line.
They also want electrification of Bristol to Birmingham and Gloucester resignalling is scheduled for 2021. They also wanted a CP8 electrification between Swindon and Kemble, however does not seem likely atm.
Quick one - what's the latest on IET allocation now, are they starting to appear on all routes (except the west country) now? I ask as I'm planning a FOSW rover later this month, and was wondering where we're at in general. I did see a few on Cotswolds the other day when I was over Reading way, and a Cheltenham or two I think.
Apologies if it's buried somewhere, I did look a few pages back, and the OP only shows last Oct/Nov. Cheers.
OK thanks. Where do they switch power now, Swindon?They are on all routes, except Plymouth & Penzance.
From my casual observations they seem to operate roughly 3/4 of services.
The vast majority of services through Swindon are IETs
OK thanks. Where do they switch power now, Swindon?
Funny you should say that, I was about to say I swear one or two westbounds were on the engines at Reading the other day, heading Didcot way.Didcot still in theory - Without looking through the notices I can’t recall whether the restriction on Electric for down trains NOT calling Didcot is still in force.
Swindon on Electric won’t be until September / Autumn at least.
To confirm, are IETs working some or all of the Paignton weekday diagrams yet? I see they've made the SO jobs but I've seen nothing to suggest Paignton SX... yet.They are on all routes, except Plymouth & Penzance.
From my casual observations they seem to operate roughly 3/4 of services.
The vast majority of services through Swindon are IETs
To confirm, are IETs working some or all of the Paignton weekday diagrams yet? I see they've made the SO jobs but I've seen nothing to suggest Paignton SX... yet.
Nic
No. The only passenger workings west of Taunton have been the 0818 Paddington to Paignton and return on Saturday, which started last Saturday.To confirm, are IETs working some or all of the Paignton weekday diagrams yet? I see they've made the SO jobs but I've seen nothing to suggest Paignton SX... yet.
Nic
Does anyone know the next projected date of South Wales to London diversions via Lydney and Stroud are scheduled to be please
I’m sure services are diverting via Patchway and using the Bristol avoiding loop towards Bath then rejoining the route at Swindon?Bristol Parkway - Saturday 15 September to Saturday 6 October
I’m sure services are diverting via Patchway and using the Bristol avoiding loop towards Bath then rejoining the route at Swindon?