berneyarms
Established Member
Is there any particular reason this train routes via Melksham and Swindon - I'm guessing it's to retain route knowledge for diversions, given it doesn't actually stop anywhere between Taunton & Reading?
-
Our booking engine at tickets.railforums.co.uk (powered by TrainSplit) helps support the running of the forum with every ticket purchase! Find out more and ask any questions/give us feedback in this thread!
1A91 Plymouth-London Paddington
- Thread starter berneyarms
- Start date
- Status
Sponsor Post - registered members do not see these adverts; click here to register, or click here to log in
R
RailUK Forums
Between Christmas and Easter, the track layout at Reading only allows trains from Westbury to access platforms 7 and 8 (and possibly 9?). So I think this train has to go via Melksham so that it can have a platform at Reading (booked in platform 11).
Once the Feeder lines open at Easter, trains from Westbury should be able to access all platforms (possibly excluding 9, I've forgotten).
Once the Feeder lines open at Easter, trains from Westbury should be able to access all platforms (possibly excluding 9, I've forgotten).
berneyarms
Established Member
Ah, thanks for that - I appreciate the explanation!
Interesting way to sample the line through Melksham!
Interesting way to sample the line through Melksham!
Last edited:
- Status