heart-of-wessex
Established Member
Ok so there's thread on the most ridiculous through trains, and I thought I wonder how many rail replacement routes or diversions that are quicker than the normal routes, but only run now and again as it only runs because of engineering work.
A couple I can think of:
Rail Replacement bus from Newbury Park to Ingatestone/Wickford. There's no direct rail service and by train would normally involve taking the Central to Stratford then GA up to Ingatestone/Wickford.
Direct rail replacement bus between Bristol and Castle Cary, GW have done this over the electrification work blockades, and although there's only one round trip, it's quicker than going on a direct stopper via Westbury, and quicker than going round via Taunton as the bus only takes about 50-60 minutes to do the journey!
Anyone know of any similar instances?
A couple I can think of:
Rail Replacement bus from Newbury Park to Ingatestone/Wickford. There's no direct rail service and by train would normally involve taking the Central to Stratford then GA up to Ingatestone/Wickford.
Direct rail replacement bus between Bristol and Castle Cary, GW have done this over the electrification work blockades, and although there's only one round trip, it's quicker than going on a direct stopper via Westbury, and quicker than going round via Taunton as the bus only takes about 50-60 minutes to do the journey!
Anyone know of any similar instances?