Part of retaining wall on platform 4 at Coventry collapsed this morning. Nobody injured
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/Ju5ybC
Lorry Fire in the Chunnel
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2914531/Travel-chaos-Eurostar-passengers-services-cancelled-lorry-fire-tunnel.html
Quote from: JoNi on January 14, 2015, 09:10:20 AM
Part of retaining wall on platform 4 at Coventry collapsed this morning. Nobody injured
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/Ju5ybC
Platform 4 was still out of use last night, LM trains that normally start from Platform 4 were using 2 instead. This was causing minor delays as Platform 2 is usually busy with southbound trains. From just checking the departure boards it looks like this is still the case.
All services using the Bham New St-Wton line are diverted via the Chase Line as far as Bescot Junction and up the Willenhall line (the one used by the parliamentary 0638 Wton-Walsall service). This means that Sandwell & Dudley won't be served due to a fatality at or near Dudley Port.
Quote from: Alex on May 30, 2015, 04:09:27 PM
All services using the Bham New St-Wton line are diverted via the Chase Line as far as Bescot Junction and up the Willenhall line (the one used by the parliamentary 0638 Wton-Walsall service). This means that Sandwell & Dudley won't be served due to a fatality at or near Dudley Port.
It's either someone has thrown themselves in front of a train or as and
@Alex where old trespassers on the line!
http://www.amny.com/transit/cat-rescued-from-subway-tracks-delayed-about-100-trains-1.10670768
Ten killed in TGV Test train crash
Many other hyperlinks available on Internet.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-34822666
Crash at Plymouth station this afternoon
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-35954361
43160 is the HST involved
Link to Network Rail site showing progress on £40 million pound rebuild of line between Dover and Folkestone
http://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/cgi-and-timelapse-dover-to-folkestone-railway-expected-to-reopen-in-december
Farnham to Alton line closed due potential embankment collapse.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-36042193
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/miniature-train-crash-involving-children-11368737
Chaos at Paddington due to a derailed train.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3645496/Rush-hour-chaos-London-s-Paddington-station-train-derailment-stops-thousands-going-home.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
Train that left 103 minutes late arrived on time at destination!
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O03235/2016/06/16/advanced
Quote from: JoNi on June 17, 2016, 08:14:22 PM
Train that left 103 minutes late arrived on time at destination!
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O03235/2016/06/16/advanced
It is due to sit at Exeter for 34 minutes and Plymouth for 29 though!
The sleeper is also only timed for 80 mph to give a smooth a ride as possible, but is allowed to run at 95mph when late, so some people may have had a few more rocks & bumps than normal.
In the circumstances I'm sure the passengers were more than happy.
The Caledonian sleeper was recently cancelled and customers were advised to use Station help points!
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/4d4we9
10 dead in head on crash on single track rail line in Italy.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-36774059
Partial Bridge collapse on Midland Main Line
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-36950451
Romney Hythe and Dymchurch derailment today
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/train-kent-derails-after-close-8806110.amp&ved=0ahUKEwjqlaiE0YXPAhUHCCwKHYh0B8UQiJQBCBswAA&usg=AFQjCNG-WSM3qxNQXkbEAzLRA3mQX_6vHA
All trains seem screwed
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 16, 2016, 05:03:41 PM
All trains seem screwed
"Overhead wire problems between Birmingham International and Woverhampton is causing delays of up to 20 minutes to trains between these two stations. This is expected to continue until 19:00.
Alternative travel options
London Midland customers may use National Express West Midlands on all reasonable routes"
Source: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/147538.aspx
350233 & 350264 were the two trains that clipped each other at the derailment this morning just outside Watford
Quote from: Adam 404 on September 16, 2016, 05:24:22 PM
"Overhead wire problems between Birmingham International and Woverhampton is causing delays of up to 20 minutes to trains between these two stations. This is expected to continue until 19:00.
Alternative travel options
London Midland customers may use National Express West Midlands on all reasonable routes"
Source: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/147538.aspx
And once again LM lack of traincrew knowledge via Bescot making it worse than it needs to be - yet Virgin go that way at the drop of a hat.
Quote from: Tony on September 16, 2016, 06:18:53 PM
350233 & 350264 were the two trains that clipped each other at the derailment this morning just outside Watford
Where is Jenny Agutter and her red petticoats when she is needed?!?
Quote from: mikestone on September 16, 2016, 06:28:16 PM
And once again LM lack of traincrew knowledge via Bescot making it worse than it needs to be - yet Virgin go that way at the drop of a hat.
It's not just about train crew knowledge. It's about the availability of paths that can be used to divert, and then the impact on other services if that is to happen.
It isn't about paths - they often go ECS which can only be because the guard isn't right. If paths over the grand junction were a problem then VT would be sitting at Rugby!
It's more often, route knowledge, if there was a problem between Smethwich GB amd Snow Hill, the service would be scuppered because Snow Hill line drivers don't know the line between Smethwich & New Street.
You seem to have misunderstood me - paths is an issue, as a line only has a certain amount of capacity - obviously if every service is diverted then there's not going to be enough paths to cope with it. That's why usually when a diversion is required, the bigger trains are diverted and the shorter ones are cut short.
With route knowledge...VT sign Bescot, ATW don't, LM Birmingham do, LM Crewe (who work most the Liverpool - Birmingham) don't.
Quote from: T840MAK on September 18, 2016, 10:44:18 PM
You seem to have misunderstood me - paths is an issue, as a line only has a certain amount of capacity - obviously if every service is diverted then there's not going to be enough paths to cope with it. That's why usually when a diversion is required, the bigger trains are diverted and the shorter ones are cut short.
With route knowledge...VT sign Bescot, ATW don't, LM Birmingham do, LM Crewe (who work most the Liverpool - Birmingham) don't.
I should hope ATW do sign Bescot as the 1921 Holyhead to New Street is booked that way...
Over the years ATW have gone to a great deal of trouble to maintain route knowledge via Bescot. LM Crewe guards not signing via Bescot is nothing short of ludicrous.
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There shouldn't be any problem diverting via Bescot - if the WCML is blocked they don't thin the service and freights are diverted too
Quote from: Cheese on September 19, 2016, 06:51:31 AM
I should hope ATW do sign Bescot as the 1921 Holyhead to New Street is booked that way...
Okay, they do sign via Bescot - wasn't aware of that, thanks :)
Several passengers killed when Croydon Tram derailed at Sandylands this morning.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-37919658
Quote from: JoNi on November 09, 2016, 12:34:07 PM
Several passengers killed when Croydon Tram derailed at Sandylands this morning.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-37919658
This is a devastating incident. Thoughts and wishes extended to all those involved, first responders and other services included.
RT (Russia Today)'s article about the Croydon Crash
https://www.rt.com/uk/366117-croydon-tram-derail-arrest/
Horrific electrical explosions cause panic on UK commuter train (VIDEO) https://www.rt.com/uk/366294-electrical-arc-train-dorset/
Quote from: JoNi on November 09, 2016, 12:34:07 PM
Several passengers killed when Croydon Tram derailed at Sandylands this morning.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-37919658
The stop in question is Sandilands.
Initial report into tram accident at Sandilands
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-38003934
Quote from: JoNi on November 16, 2016, 05:54:50 PM
Initial report into tram accident at Sandilands
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-38003934
According to a report i saw on tv, somebody had reported the week before that trams were travelling at excess speed at that particular place, why on earth wasn't it taken more seriously?
I heard that the driver blacked out and then fell forward onto the accelerator lever.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on November 17, 2016, 02:00:51 PM
According to a report i saw on tv, somebody had reported the week before that trams were travelling at excess speed at that particular place, why on earth wasn't it taken more seriously?
did they or are they just jumping on the band wagon to get there name in the paper
https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/news-articles/full-croydon-tram-services-resume
D train incident yesterday
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-38470783
Quote from: JoNi on December 31, 2016, 08:52:54 PM
D train incident yesterday
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-38470783
It wasn't as bad as it looks. It actually ran under its own power back to Tyseley afterwards
Thanks Tony, still looking forward to a February start, must be an improvement on a class 153!
Quote from: JoNi on January 01, 2017, 01:37:10 PM
Thanks Tony, still looking forward to a February start, must be an improvement on a class 153!
@JoNi i wouldn't look forward to it quite yet, the trial on the Coventry - Nuneaton line has been postponed.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on January 02, 2017, 05:24:25 PM
@JoNi i wouldn't look forward to it quite yet, the trial on the Coventry - Nuneaton line has been postponed.
I'll hopefully see my contact at LM this week to find out what is happening
Thanks guys , pretty sure I saw start date for class 230 in Modern Railways which is written in advance by nature of the publication.
Quote from: JoNi on January 02, 2017, 08:26:26 PM
Thanks guys , pretty sure I saw start date for class 230 in Modern Railways which is written in advance by nature of the publication.
The two dates in February quoted for match day events were confirmed to me as well
Just seen on BBC news a man was killed on Marston Level Crossing it looks like a London Midland Class 153 or 150 was involved in the incident
Quote from: BusFan94 on January 03, 2017, 01:26:54 PM
Just seen on BBC news a man was killed on Marston Level Crossing it looks like a London Midland Class 153 or 150 was involved in the incident
Martson Road Level Crossing in Bedford.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-38497315
Opened this mornings Coventry Evening Telegraph to find Underground train use on Nuneaton line has been "cancelled" in their words.
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=/amp/www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/train-trial-could-improved-ricoh-12431418.amp&ved=0ahUKEwiJ1qCs6b7RAhUDOsAKHUGXDCwQFggdMAE&usg=AFQjCNGiZlnpIhchueVNEJy942IHXXEHjA
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/lewisham-train-derailment-southeastern-railway-commuters-hit-with-major-delays-after-freight-train-a3447946.html
Gloucester to Swindon line closed after a man is killed when his Land Rover was struck by a HST at Frampton Mansell between Kemble and Stroud. The Land Rover is still stuck under the HST so the line is not likely to reopen until tomorrow at the earliest.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-38899482?intlink_from_url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-england-bristol-38885121&link_location=live-reporting-story (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-38899482?intlink_from_url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-england-bristol-38885121&link_location=live-reporting-story)
No services out or into Liverpool Lime St
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-39124787
Lines down between Retford & Newark North Gate
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39220582
1105 KGX-LDS appears to have been the culprit
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39404503
Hong kong tram overturned last week
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=/amp/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4385740/amp/Double-decker-tram-overturns-Hong-Kong-14-injured.html&ved=0ahUKEwiG2brLz5XTAhWH1RoKHXaKA6YQqUMIIjAC&usg=AFQjCNERbjlZv9vacLDgRBtHoN_C8JU9Zg
Severe disruption to services leaving London Euston
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-39641058
http://www.itv.com/news/central/2017-05-29/update-train-collides-with-debris-caused-by-car-crash/
Another tram collision in Sheffield yesterday https://www.facebook.com/British.Tramway/posts/799315120226121
A man has been struck by a tram at Manchester Victoria Either last Monday, today or Yesterday as the Telegraph have stated a Monday
Quote from: BusFan94 on June 12, 2017, 04:23:39 PM
A man has been struck by a tram at Manchester Victoria Either last Monday, today or Yesterday as the Telegraph have stated a Monday
Was yesterday a Monday as well?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-40241290
A partially sighted man fell between the train and the platform of a London Midland train in New Street. It was the 08:37 Coventry to Birmingham service yesterday.
Quote from: Adam 404 on June 12, 2017, 04:53:28 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-40241290
A partially sighted man fell between the train and the platform of a London Midland train in New Street. It was the 08:37 Coventry to Birmingham service yesterday.
The second of this kind of incident lately, the other was the poor guy at Droitwich.
Recommendations from Rail Accident Investigation Board following accident on Croydon tramlink.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40252492
Quote from: Tony on June 12, 2017, 04:42:23 PM
Was yesterday a Monday as well?
On BBC news it was Sunday night
Quote from: BusFan94 on June 12, 2017, 04:23:39 PM
A man has been struck by a tram at Manchester Victoria Either last Monday, today or Yesterday as the Telegraph have stated a Monday
Reported that a man was pushed between a double unit on a Manchester bound tram. Currently a murder investigation.
Another OTT article from the Coventry Telegraph...
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/passengers-terrified-coventry-train-overshoots-13804178
Wimbledon derailment
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-41883153
Nottingham tram derailed this afternoon after collision with van
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/university-boulevard-closed-after-collision-886254.amp&ved=0ahUKEwjf9bnf8vXXAhVBJcAKHUInDiMQyM8BCB0wAA&usg=AOvVaw2t7Ee989dFuhkXGEf-L7KJ&cf=1
A National Express Germany train crashed in to a freight train injuring 41 passengers:
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/888521/Rush-hour-train-crash-Meerbusch-Germany-injured-passenger-freight
https://www.thelocal.de/20171206/nearly-50-injured-train-crash-duesseldorf
Amtrak train crashed onto motorway
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42401707
Major fire at Nottingham station
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-42660181
Bridge strikes
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.expressandstar.com/news/transport/2018/02/03/network-rail-make-plea-as-two-more-train-bridges-hit-by-trucks/&ved=0ahUKEwialarRu4rZAhUQPFAKHZS3CyIQxfQBCB0wAA&usg=AOvVaw1Jv07HMHQBJiGpZ2u-4jAU
Quote from: JoNi on January 12, 2018, 10:33:46 AM
Major fire at Nottingham station
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-42660181
A 33-year old woman from Derby has been charged with arson.
Runaway train in India
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2018/04/09/asia/runaway-train-india-intl/index.html&ved=2ahUKEwie-K2Ru63aAhXLY8AKHT7oDooQFjAMegQIBRAB&usg=AOvVaw0e3Ipo0sdaNpDV_DlZ2U62&cf=1
Three people on the track were killed when struck by a train at Loughborough Junction, south London this morning.
Quote from: JoNi on June 18, 2018, 10:55:47 AM
Three people on the track were killed when struck by a train at Loughborough Junction, south London this morning.
Some reports say body parts in bags found on railway. Lets not jump to conclusions...
Quote from: Other Walsall Tony on June 18, 2018, 12:11:15 PM
Some reports say body parts in bags found on railway
I thought it was aerosols, not ar$eholes ????
Quote from: dave47549 (no longer NEL111P) on June 18, 2018, 05:16:25 PM
I thought it was aerosols, not ar$eholes ????
I know it's a rather unsettling situation and all that....
But just take a moment to appreciate that joke, well played sir
Oh dear!
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-south-yorkshire-45976460&ved=2ahUKEwiytYKQ_aXeAhXlJcAKHYq4BwYQiJQBMAB6BAgIEAQ&usg=AOvVaw0LJeFy6kvIpKm0161Hvvar&cf=1
No trains at the moment Birmingham new st & international due to.person hit by train
Quote from: Solo1 on December 02, 2018, 10:20:02 AM
No trains at the moment Birmingham new st & international due to.person hit by train
No issues coming into New Street from Soho, so that side seems fine.
323216 reported going to Liverpool, presumably as a result of stock disruption - I believe Wolverhampton work all Sunday trains, even to the extent of going passenger to Crewe to work the Sunday starter, against all diagramming principles.
mmmmmm.......TFL class 345 unit opened passenger doors on the wrong side at Stratford on Friday morning (18th January) @ 09.30am with the platform side locked. Fortunately no one leaning against it at the time as the consequences could have been unimaginable . both platform and unit taken out of service pending investigations.
Possible fault with ASDO system is there a similar system on the Midland metro? or are the doors operated by the driver? :-\
All doors are opened by the driver or guard except possibly on Thameslink core. As far as I am aware all ASDO does is confirms that the train is in the right place - some stations have reminder boards to open the doors on a particular side so presumably doesn't manage which side the platform is.
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In any case I don't think CL.345 doors normally open automatically, although they may have the option for the tunnel section.
Incident with last nights Eustoin to Glasgow/Edinburgh sleeper service.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-48608093
The carriages are currently parked in Crewe station with severe wheelflats.
Tonights Glasgow/Edinburgh sleeper service is replaced by a coach service.
Wolverhampton Station currently shut due to a one under. Delays expected for rest of day..
Happened about 13.00 and on the move by 14.15.
66057 through the buffer stop and in the dirt at the end of the bankers spur , Bromsgrove. Ex-works 66175 was attempting to haul the offending loco back around 15.30 , still trying at 16.00 !!
Quote from: B61 ANDREW on March 24, 2020, 05:55:12 PM
66057 through the buffer stop and in the dirt at the end of the bankers spur , Bromsgrove. Ex-works 66175 was attempting to haul the offending loco back around 15.30 , still trying at 16.00 !!
I believe it may have clipped a cross country 170 as well
Quote from: Tony on March 24, 2020, 05:59:52 PM
I believe it may have clipped a cross country 170 as well
Yes 170107. seems to have scrapped right along the side of it causing a bit of damage.
Quote from: Tony on March 24, 2020, 05:59:52 PM
I believe it may have clipped a cross country 170 as well
On a closer look at the photo I took on my mobile phone , 66057 looks to have slight damage to the rear drivers side cab pillar as well as a cracked windscreen. I would assume that by the time I saw the incident that 66057 had been slewed back over to get it in line with the tracks of the spur.
https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/in-your-area/huge-rail-disruption-after-bridge-20571143
It seems that the bridge over the river Blyth for the Coleshill-Nuneaton line got damaged today. I'd guess through weathering, as there's no roads near to it.