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Chris Street
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Late night cancellations on Sunday 14th January 2006
« on: January 14, 2007, 11:05:38 PM »

From the FGW website

22:55 Fareham to Westbury due 00:20 This train has been cancelled. This is due to a shortage of servicable trains.

22:10 Westbury to Taunton due 22:57 This train has been cancelled. This is due to a shortage of serviceable trains.

I can't belive that services run this late on a Sunday? I can't believe that they have to cancel them aswell... I really can't see why the units are leased to provide a service this late, and the DfT would rather lease units for an uncrowded (or empty) service at 11 o clock on a Sunday night rather than other, busier peak days and times... unless someone can prove me wrong?

Also an alteration for tomorrow morning already:

07:18 Plymouth to Penzance due 09:27 This train has been revised. It will no longer call at: Devonport, Saltash and St Germans.

Ouch. Those folk especially the Saltash people won't be very happy.
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Re: Late night cancellations on Sunday 14th January 2006
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2007, 12:27:02 AM »

From the FGW website

22:55 Fareham to Westbury due 00:20 This train has been cancelled. This is due to a shortage of servicable trains.

I can't belive that services run this late on a Sunday? I can't believe that they have to cancel them aswell... I really can't see why the units are leased to provide a service this late, and the DfT would rather lease units for an uncrowded (or empty) service at 11 o clock on a Sunday night rather than other, busier peak days and times... unless someone can prove me wrong?

The 22:55 Fareham to Westbury is worked by the same unit that did the 19:05 Cardiff-Fareham which probably *is* a busy train. Several units spend the night at Westbury so the 22:55 is just a way of getting the unit back there. Better to have it available to passengers than run it empty all the way.
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Re: Late night cancellations on Sunday 14th January 2006
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2007, 01:40:12 PM »

Also an alteration for tomorrow morning already:

07:18 Plymouth to Penzance due 09:27 This train has been revised. It will no longer call at: Devonport, Saltash and St Germans.

Ouch. Those folk especially the Saltash people won't be very happy.

From the Saltash Rail Users Group website (link below) :
http://www.srug.org.uk/

What do do if you are stranded
 
If you are left stranded by First Great Western at either Saltash or St Germans then they should send alternative transport. This is usually a taxi but could be a bus for busy trains. Unfortunately they normally do not leave PLymouth or Liskeard until the train leaves and therefore can take a long time to arrive. Listen out for special announcements on the push button passenger information system. Lee Edworthy our station manager has been trialling a dial in method to communicate with those on the platform. Its a one way thing so you cannot talk back. You can also try ringing First Great Western customer services on 08457 000 125. Make sure you write down what happens and email it to us here at SRUG secretary@srug.org.ukThis email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Compensation for delays

If your journey is delayed by more than an hour you will be eligible for compensation. Make sure you pick up the 'Compensation for delays' leaflet from any staffed station. This is a 'FREEPOST' service.

Important: You must submit your ticket with your claim, identifying which part of your journey was disrupted.

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