On Thu, 16 Jun 2016 23:53:46 -0700 (PDT)
CJB wrote:
On Friday, 17 June 2016 00:21:45 UTC+1, CJB wrote:
On Thursday, 16 June 2016 19:59:33 UTC+1, Peter Able wrote:
https://twitter.com/networkrailPR/st...14804606894082
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Ouch!
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More and pics he
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...aos-London-s-=
Paddington-station-train-derailment-stops-thousands-going-home.html

No trains at Paddington due to a deliberate derailment after a driver passe=
d a red signal - a SPAD incident; no buses / coaches / taxis laid on for pa=

At least the catch points worked. Wonder if these were installed after the
Ladbroke grove crash?

It is typical of the UK though, that a derailment on one line on the far
side that is fouling nothing means the entire station is closed. It should
take little time to make sure any overhead structures are safe then allow
diesel trains to run.

ace with the drivers refusing to stop near the Station; and no contingency=
plans by anyone. Mostly owned by get rich quick foreigners. New Britain a=
t its best - not.

Contingency plans? What are they then? I doubt they're part of the TOC contract.

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Spud