Diversions due to line closures in the Bristol area (August 2021)

[43 302]

Castles cannot always work where conventional HSTs can, Paddington as an example. If they haven't been already, they would still have to be cleared to work between Foregate St and Great Malvern

They are already cleared to GMV. They are also cleared to Swansea now, yet one hasn't been so far.

 

[Techniquest]

If they were not cleared to Great Malvern, then there would not be signs up for the stop position marked "2+4 HST".

As for these diversions, I fully expect to be on one of the morning runs to Weston-super-Mare on the 11th of August. I don't do track these days, but this is a special exception. I may never get another chance to do this!

If it's a GTi HST then happy days, if it's not then c'est la vie. The track is what matters, it could be a Merseyrail seated Pacer as far as I'm concerned, I'd still do it for the track. My mission is to add in some cycling while in the area, so it's a two birds one stone situation for me

 

[TrainTrackJack]

Hmmm... any chance of HSTs on tommorows diverts, or should I let my breath out?

 

[Watershed]

Hmmm... any chance of HSTs on tommorows diverts, or should I let my breath out?

I imagine there will at least be a few XC HSTs.

 

[Old Shire]

Thanks for all the info. I haven't done a trip for quite awhile and this is my plan

SHH 0749

SRD 0811

LWH 0816

LWH 0837

SRD 0839

BPW 0849

BPW 0915

WSB 1013

WSB 1029

BPW 1138

BPW 1214

WSB 1313

WSB 1329

BPW 1439

BPW 1530

SRD 1540

SRD 1550

SHH 1608

and all for the price of a freedom ticket

 

[tiptoptaff]

Thanks for all the info. I haven't done a trip for quite awhile and this is my plan

SHH 0749

SRD 0811

LWH 0816

LWH 0837

SRD 0839

BPW 0849

BPW 0915

WSB 1013

WSB 1029

BPW 1138

BPW 1214

WSB 1313

WSB 1329

BPW 1439

BPW 1530

SRD 1540

SRD 1550

SHH 1608

and all for the price of a freedom ticket

What day is this for?

If this is for tomorrow, (and so follows any week day) I'm working the 0722l1 ex SVB so would be the closest train to your times, and they don't match

There's only any hourly service during the works, and they're all xx35 from Shire

 

[Donny_m]

Anyone know / summise what will happen with freight during the BTM closures?

 

[tiptoptaff]

Anyone know / summise what will happen with freight during the BTM closures?

Hazard a guess it'll go via Westbury

 

[43 302]

GW06 - 43171 + 43188 on the Great Malvern diagram as booked.

 

[voyagerdude220]

There were a few delays at the start of service this morning in the Bristol Temple Meads area, owing to a shortage of staff (I'm guessing Drivers?) resulting in congestion at St Phillip's Marsh depot.

 

[TrainTrackJack]

GW06 - 43171 + 43188 on the Great Malvern diagram as booked.

GW06 : 43171 48118 48117 48116 49114 43188 “Newport Castle / Geraint Thomas”

 

[Horizon22]

There were a few delays at the start of service this morning in the Bristol Temple Meads area, owing to a shortage of staff (I'm guessing Drivers?) resulting in congestion at St Phillip's Marsh depot.

Yeah there's some major crew shortages in and around Bristol which look set to continue for the next week.

 

[Peter749]

What day is this for?

If this is for tomorrow, (and so follows any week day) I'm working the 0722l1 ex SVB so would be the closest train to your times, and they don't match

There's only any hourly service during the works, and they're all xx35 from Shire

I'm guessing it is for the diversions via St Philips Mrsh H S T D from 09 August.

Realtime Trains | Departures from St Philips Mrsh H S T D between 0200 and 0159 on 09/08/2021

Train information at St Philips Mrsh H S T D between 0200 and 0159 on 09/08/2021. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

 

[Travellin’man]

I have followed this thread from the start ( I think) and have checked RTT. Am I right in thinking that the only dates that Cross Country are diverted via Bath and Westbury is from Monday 9th August for just one week. Confirmation would be appreciated

 

[Old Shire]

What day is this for?

If this is for tomorrow, (and so follows any week day) I'm working the 0722l1 ex SVB so would be the closest train to your times, and they don't match

There's only any hourly service during the works, and they're all xx35 from Shire

dates for trip W/C 09/08/21

Realtime Trains - Departures from Shirehampton

 

[Pokelet]

2E74 1800 CDF GMV ran with 43171 43188, saw it go through Henwick at about half 8 this evening. Really nice to see them back this way.

 

[Donny_m]

Hazard a guess it'll go via Westbury

Freight for Bristol freightliner depot and portbury via Westbury? Cant see that.

Noticed the Portbury aggregate train didn’t run today so it’s probably on ice for now then.

 

[tiptoptaff]

Freight for Bristol freightliner depot and portbury via Westbury? Cant see that.

Noticed the Portbury aggregate train didn’t run today so it’s probably on ice for now then.

The Rhubarb is too busy during the day at the moment. Westbury or nothing. Odd one running at night.

 

[adrock1976]

Regarding the diversion through St Phillips Marsh, does anybody know the exact dates please?

I have had a look at the GWR website, and it seems that the only map that shows Filton Abbey Wood - Bedminster is the works that run from the end of August into September.

 

[pdeaves]

Regarding the diversion through St Phillips Marsh, does anybody know the exact dates please?

I have had a look at the GWR website, and it seems that the only map that shows Filton Abbey Wood - Bedminster is the works that run from the end of August into September.

Bristol rail improvements | Great Western Railway

Find out more about railway upgrades in the Bristol area.

www.gwr.com

Select the appropriate date and it pops open with a diagram. The St Philips Marsh (single 'l'!) diversions show for 9-13 August. Interestingly a leaflet shows them for 31 August to 3 September, too, with diagram but the website has it only in the text for those dates, not the accompanying diagram.

 

[zero]

Apart from Dr Days to North Somerset Jn and St Philips Marsh are there any other rare tracks that will be used in passenger service?

 

[adrock1976]

Bristol rail improvements | Great Western Railway

Find out more about railway upgrades in the Bristol area.

www.gwr.com

Select the appropriate date and it pops open with a diagram. The St Philips Marsh (single 'l'!) diversions show for 9-13 August. Interestingly a leaflet shows them for 31 August to 3 September, too, with diagram but the website has it only in the text for those dates, not the accompanying diagram.

Thank you very much.

Has the 31 August - 3 September diversion actually been confirmed yet?

 

[pdeaves]

Thank you very much.

Has the 31 August - 3 September diversion actually been confirmed yet?

As I say, it's in the public leaflet so from that point of view it's confirmed (the publicity is out). It's still a bit early to appear in Realtime Trains (or similar), I think.

 

[adrock1976]

As I say, it's in the public leaflet so from that point of view it's confirmed (the publicity is out). It's still a bit early to appear in Realtime Trains (or similar), I think.

Thanks again.

 

[PeterY]

I'm looking at doing this rare line. Is London to Weston, via Bristol parkway, a permitted route, or require two tickets? I don't want to go down the road of advances because I don't know what I'm doing that week yet (9th to 13th Aug) but use super off peak returns.

 

[JonathanH]

I'm looking at doing this rare line. Is London to Weston, via Bristol parkway, a permitted route, or require two tickets? I don't want to go down the road of advances because I don't know what I'm doing that week yet (9th to 13th Aug) but use super off peak returns.

There is no problem with going from London to Weston-super-Mare via Swindon / Bristol Parkway from a routeing perspective.

 

[Watershed]

I'm looking at doing this rare line. Is London to Weston, via Bristol parkway, a permitted route, or require two tickets? I don't want to go down the road of advances because I don't know what I'm doing that week yet (9th to 13th Aug) but use super off peak returns.

Perfectly valid. The Routeing Guide will have you believe that most passengers want to travel that way - after all, it's the shortest route!

 

[Southern Dvr]

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That’s may be useful to people for covering the area. Not terribly expensive either.

 

[tiptoptaff]

Apart from Dr Days to North Somerset Jn and St Philips Marsh are there any other rare tracks that will be used in passenger service?

East Depot Goods Loop is being used for in-service reversals

But you won't be able to board a specific service to tick it off. We're using that and the Up Main to reverse. We may be booked in one but given the other so there would be no way of knowing before getting on

 

[ValleyLines142]

What makes it possible on the first and last service? There is no need for a GWR HST to be north of the blockade whilst it is in place - eg no Cardiff to Bristol element of Taunton services.

There is a Castle HST on Gloucester to Cardiff services today.

Seems to be a fair split between 158s and 166s too. I work at Gloucester station and I've never seen such a variety over the last few days (even had a pair of TfW 153s here yesterday!).