2023 BBC. The railway minister warned disruption was likely for a "prolonged period". All rail lines between Bristol Parkway, Bristol Temple Meads and Swindon are currently blocked due to flooding. On Wednesday response teams dealt with the incident from about 03:00 BST.

Another passenger reported a crowd of people gathering at a station on the line, and added the replacement buses seemed to be going in one direction. Avanti West Coast is another operator experiencing staff shortages and warning of short-notice cancellations. Govia Thameslink, which operates the Thameslink, Great Northern and Southern franchises, said it may also have to cancel services at short notice due to high numbers of staff off sick with Covid and other seasonal illnesses. It has removed all peak restrictions over Christmas, to try to spread out demand. 2023 BBC. In January the regulator said cancellations were at "record levels" and its investigation had "confirmed a further gap between cancellations statistics and the passenger experience". If you are planning to stay in London, your journey could still be fraught with delays and diversions, due to several parts of the Tube network closing. Read about our approach to external linking. LNER is one of the train companies forced to cancel services, ScotRail reported more than a hundred cancellations, King Charles joined by family for Easter service, China simulates hitting 'key targets' on Taiwan, Village to return Somme crucifix after 107 years, Last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor dies, aged 103, Rapist who escaped prison by faking death arrested. South Western Railway said it had been too late to reinstate a full service on Monday and its trains are expected to run only between 07:00 GMT and 19:00 GMT. He added: "Specialist teams worked all night but have been unable to fix the cables in time for the start of service this morning. With the French government showing no sign of backing down on its pension plan, one union leader has warned of escalation and "bringing the country to its knees". Do 'disaster trolls' believe their conspiracies? National Rail has apologised for disruption, saying: "We are working to try and reopen the signal box, and the route to and from Shrewsbury, later this evening. 2023 BBC. Do 'disaster trolls' believe their conspiracies? However, it confirmed that full services would run on Wednesday and Thursday. Rail passengers are facing a third day of disruption, this time after suspected metal thieves caused signalling cables to catch fire. The bridge crosses the River Thames between Culham and Radley. We're doing everything we can to get things back up and running. Do 'disaster trolls' believe their conspiracies? It is advising passengers to travel as early as possible. The number of cancellations it made in this way far outstripped any other rail operator in the four weeks to 4 February. It said it was working as "quickly and safely as possible" to investigate the issue with the remainder of the fleets. King Charles joined by family for Easter service, China simulates hitting 'key targets' on Taiwan, Village to return Somme crucifix after 107 years, Last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor dies, aged 103, Rapist who escaped prison by faking death arrested. Heathrow: Part of the Piccadilly line is set to be closed between Acton Town and all Heathrow terminals from Good Friday to Easter Monday TfL Rail and Heathrow Express services will continue to operate, and replacement bus services will be provided, Euston: No trains will run to or from Euston all weekend. The union said it was suspending Great Western Railway said it was seeing increasing absence rates, and some disruption of its services. GWR passengers can use their tickets on the following services: Roger Ford, industry and technology editor at the magazine Modern Railways, said the problem is "with the weld cracking underneath [the train's] body shell" which he explained led to about 180 trains being taken out of service on Saturday morning for inspection. Rosters for train drivers are normally put in place and agreed a week in advance. 2023 BBC. It's hard to know whether the low passenger numbers are down to the restrictions on indoor gatherings - or potential passengers heeding warnings to stay away. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The timing has been called "ludicrous" by travel expert Simon Calder as it is the first bank holiday where all legal Covid restrictions have been axed. China simulates hitting 'key targets' on Taiwan, King Charles joined by family for Easter service, Last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor dies, aged 103, Village to return Somme crucifix after 107 years, Chinese scientists publish long-awaited Covid data. Great Western Railway said it was seeing increasing absence rates, and some disruption of its services. Angry passengers took to Twitter to express how the disruption had affected them, with one trying to claim a refund after being stranded in Birmingham and another expressing how it had affected plans for her husband's birthday. Read about our approach to external linking. Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You may want to read Twitters cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. Rail services across the country are being cancelled in the run-up to Christmas as rising numbers of staff fall ill with Covid. "It's important to point out that the affected trains are relatively new, in which case the manufacturers should foot the bill for any repairs, not passengers or taxpayers.". The true extent of cancellations made by the Transpennine Express rail franchise has been revealed in figures published by the rail regulator. But it said it expected the disruption will continue to have "a significant impact" on services between Newcastle and York for the rest of the day. However it urged customers to check for late-notice changes, saying as cases continue to rise, some short notice alterations may be required throughout the festive period. It said staff were also taking time off after receiving booster jabs. How this college gymnastics team is making history, The daughter who fled North Korea to find her mother, How pollution is causing a male fertility crisis.

BBC News Passengers are being warned of extensive disruption to train services on Saturday despite a series of strikes by railway workers being called off. More than two dozen services leaving from London King's Cross and Euston stations were axed or delayed on Wednesday morning. Last month, six of the trains were taken out of service by GWR after hairline cracks were found in the suspension system during routine maintenance. The affected routes are between London Kings Cross and Leeds, and London Kings Cross and Lincoln. Manuel Cortes, general secretary of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association, said passengers should not be charged extra in future to pay for repairs. In the past week 5.2% of trains were cancelled, versus an average of 2.9%, according to the Rail Delivery Group. Train strikes: What are the dates and which lines are affected? Trains between Shrewsbury and Birmingham are disrupted on Monday, Rail replacement buses are running between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton. West Midlands Railway has also said fewer trains are running.

Please include your name, age and location with any submission. Judging by reservations, it expects Thursday to be the busiest day of the week.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Railway services were affected on Wednesday. Unplanned short-notice work is required to repair a damaged rail at Farringdon overnight. Do 'disaster trolls' believe their conspiracies? In Scotland, ScotRail reported more than a hundred cancellations on Monday. 2023 BBC. Business reporter, BBC News Trains have been cancelled and railway lines closed as the UK recorded its hottest day on record. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Disruption on East Coast Main Line continues, but trains are now running again between London and Scotland.

The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Neil may be late for his job interview, students Savannah and Angela are struggling to return to Exeter to resume their university studies, while another man is set to miss his vaccine appointment as a result of the disruption to services. How this college gymnastics team is making history, The daughter who fled North Korea to find her mother, How pollution is causing a male fertility crisis. 2023 BBC. The affected routes are between London Kings Cross and Leeds, and London Kings Cross and Lincoln. Trains are being cancelled and rail services disrupted after the UK recorded its hottest day on record. Chris Heaton-Harris said the issue had been found on part of the chassis - the base frame - of some trains on Saturday morning following routine inspections. 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Last month Labour's shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh said the service had "never been worse". Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. It said this was "driven by an increased number of unrecorded 'pre-cancellations'". Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, Scotrail and West Midlands Railway have all reported cancellations. Audio, 14 minutesThe Essay. Neighbouring European economies have already raised the retirement age to 65 or above to reflect longer life expectancy. That figure stood at 7.6% a month ago. TfL is advising people to use the Jubilee line to travel to Wembley Park or the Bakerloo line to Wembley Central. 2023 BBC. "We understand the frustration caused and we would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused to passengers and operators.". Because the announcements were not made on the day, these cancellations were not included in official statistics. More than 90,000 tested positive for Covid in the UK on Monday, but the true number is thought to be much higher. Train companies are advising customers to check services before they travel, and make additional checks on the day. Judging by reservations, it expects Thursday to be the busiest day of the week. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Some passengers arrived unaware that anything had gone wrong while others had allowed plenty of extra time in a bid to still make their journey by rail. "In the meantime we advise all passengers to check before they travel.". A spokesman added that the issue is affecting long-distance journeys between cities, which are being refunded, but that suburban and rural GWR services are still running as normal. Govia Thameslink, which operates the Thameslink, Great Northern and Southern franchises, said it may also have to cancel services at short notice due to high numbers of staff off sick with Covid and other seasonal illnesses. It has removed all peak restrictions over Christmas, to try to spread out demand. 25 Feb/23. The Essay. He doesn't have a ticket to go back to Bournemouth now as his return ticket's not valid for a few weeks. How this college gymnastics team is making history, The daughter who fled North Korea to find her mother, How pollution is causing a male fertility crisis. No trains are running to or from London Euston between Good Friday and Easter Monday, with all services starting and finishing at Milton Keynes. CrossCountry is also warning of train crew shortages and disruption. Railway speed restrictions were brought in across most of England and Wales, with reports of buckled tracks and overheard wire systems failing on Monday. How this college gymnastics team is making history, The daughter who fled North Korea to find her mother, How pollution is causing a male fertility crisis. Read about our approach to external linking. That figure stood at 7.6% a month ago. Transpennine has said such decisions were "not taken lightly". Though the increase may sound small, train operators only have limited contingencies for absences before they have to start cancelling services. Many air passengers have already experienced a bad start to their holidays, after 1,000 UK flights were cancelled. LNER, which runs services on the East Coast main line, is operating an amended timetable in the week before Christmas because of the number of absent drivers and train managers. BBC News reporter Harry Low at London Paddington. Station staff were on hand, trying to help passengers with queries. In a four-week period the company cancelled 1,048 trains before 22:30 GMT on the day before they were due to run, and part of the route on a further 312. The RMT union, which represents transport workers, said that with infections rising, absences would have severe consequences for services, but the safety of staff and the public must come first. British Airways and Easyjet blamed staff shortages for the problems. Lorraine travelled from Aberdeen to Glasgow by car with the aim of catching a train to Edinburgh, but says she missed a train suggested by staff while she was talking to them. Father mourns murdered daughters at West Bank funeral, Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire in Yemen, Relief as Pope delivers Easter Mass after illness, 'They offered me a spot in a Wagner cemetery', The rising star who scuppered Macron's pension vote, Searching for the owner of a wallet lost at sea, The surprising benefits of fingers that wrinkle in water.

It's the sixth big strike since January and protests are planned in Paris. Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. All high-speed Great Western Railway services between London, Bristol, Cardiff and Penzance have been cancelled and customers are advised not to attempt to travel today. In Scotland, ScotRail reported more than a hundred cancellations on Monday. A spokesperson for LNER said services were being reduced as a result of an increase in the number of our staff self-isolating due to Covid. Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. six of the trains were taken out of service by GWR, China simulates hitting 'key targets' on Taiwan, Village to return Somme crucifix after 107 years, King Charles joined by family for Easter service, DeSantis threatens Disney with taxes and tolls, Last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor dies, aged 103, Chinese scientists publish long-awaited Covid data.

Releasing the figures the Office of Road and Rail (ORR) regulator said Transpennine's cancellations score for that period jumps from an official 8.9% to 23.7% when P-coding was taken into account. Unions are staging a general strike in France over proposed pension changes, which include raising the retirement age from 62 to 64. The rail firm said it expected the line to "remain closed until late April". Most rail services continue to be disrupted on Monday despite a series of planned strikes being called off. Chiltern Railway trains will serve Wembley Stadium station, but the operator said it was expecting to be "extremely busy" due to closures on other lines and advised match-goers not to use its services. Labour and some Conservative MPs have called for Transpennine's contract, which expires on 28 May, to be withdrawn. 2023 BBC. nuna revv stroller compatibility accounts krafton com claim best tasting menus toronto bbc news trains cancelled. He said: "Far more people [are] travelling at weekends now than during the week and now they find they can't go anyway and that's something Network Rail has to address.". Train firm urges essential Easter travel only, VR looks to prevent sexual harassment on transport, Fire linked to cable theft causes rail delays, Minister urged to support plan to reopen railway station, Drivers told to expect severe delays over weekend, Rail disruption over viaduct stability fears, Station platform opens after safety checks, Disruption caused by flooded tracks continues, Hours of rail disruption caused by flooded tracks, Railway station 'unlikely' to go ahead due to cost, 'Reunited with hero who saved me from Tube death'. LNER, which runs services on the East Coast main line, is operating an amended timetable in the week before Christmas because of the number of absent drivers and train managers. You can also get in touch in the following ways: If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or comment or you can email us at HaveYourSay@bbc.co.uk. Read about our approach to external linking. A rail line has been closed while engineers undertake an urgent inspection of a river bridge. It is offering customers refunds or fee-free re-booking. Transport for Wales will not be operating between the stations. Many services will not stop at Vauxhall or Earlsfield. In addition to rising rates of Covid among staff, the operators website also advises that its driver training programme has been severely disrupted by the virus and social distancing constraints. Steve Montgomery, chair of the Rail Delivery Group, said on Thursday that the train companies were "working up to" making an offer to the trade unions. Northern, which runs services across the North of England, is also warning that passenger services are being affected by the impacts of Covid and unavailability of train crew. In addition to rising rates of Covid among staff, the operators website also advises that its driver training programme has been severely disrupted by the virus and social distancing constraints. Great Western Railway (GWR) had said it was working hard to reinstate services but improvements to Monday's timetable were "unlikely" given "the late notice". The Rail Delivery Group, which represents train operators across the UK, said its members had reported that 8.7% of their staff were off sick due to all causes including Covid. Network Rail, which owns and runs most of the train lines in Britain, warned passengers that journeys will take "much longer than normal" and could involve taking rail replacement buses, as work continues to repair the railway.

In the past week 5.2% of trains were cancelled, versus an average of 2.9%, according to the Rail Delivery Group. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "This is of course an essential journey for me or I wouldn't have booked," she says. To view this content choose accept and continue. Trains to to the, There will also be some closures and timetable alterations, Hammersmith & City line: The entire line will be shut for the whole bank holiday weekend, District line: Closed between Tower Hill and West Ham, as well as between Kensington (Olympia), due to works related to the new Elizabeth line. Trains are being cancelled and rail services disrupted after the UK recorded its hottest day on record.
West Midlands Railway said it would like to thank passengers between Shrewsbury and Birmingham for their patience. No trains will run in or out of Euston, which is likely to disrupt fans going to the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley.

It is advising passengers to travel as early as possible. People travelling over the Easter weekend are set to face delays and cancellations due to engineering works on the rail network. She says the situation is "being handled in the worst way" and that she "got less than 30 minutes' notice by email" of the cancellations, by which time she was already at the train station. Services between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton could be cancelled, "He's trying to keep away from people and so is a bit loathe to seek help from staff in person. Mr Calder said "over-optimism on the part of the airlines" was to blame for the delays, and warned air travel could be problematic throughout the holidays. Read about our approach to external linking. Passengers reported a crowd gathering at stations on the affected route, between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton. Walkouts over pay and conditions by union members - French transport minister Clement Beaune said Tuesday's strike would be "one of the most difficult ones" for travellers. The minister added he has asked the rail industry to conduct "a rapid and comprehensive review to resolve the issue". A warning over disruption has been issued to passengers, after the theft of signalling cables. "Easter is an ideal time for us to undertake essential improvement works on the network as demand is lower and the four-day weekend means we can do complex works that take longer," a spokesperson said. This article contains content provided by Twitter. Both Easyjet and Ryanair said cancellations and delays to flights were possible on Tuesday and Wednesday, due to French Air Traffic Control staff walking out.

Northern, which runs services across the North of England, is also warning that passenger services are being affected by the impacts of Covid and unavailability of train crew. BBC News, West Midlands Rail services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham International have been cancelled or revised for most of Monday, National Rail says. But the operator added that it expected services to be "extremely busy" and could not guarantee that social distancing guidelines would be adhered to. Of the 14 train companies that were due to be affected by the walkouts, only two - C2C and Greater Anglia - will run a normal service. "I think [I] get on the first train of the day, so it's always a high-risk train anyway, 'cos there is often not that many staff around and stuff to solve the issues at that sort of time in the morning.". ", Labour: Remove Transpennine Express rail contract, Under-fire train boss apologises for poor services, Father mourns murdered daughters at West Bank funeral, Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire in Yemen, Relief as Pope delivers Easter Mass after illness, 'They offered me a spot in a Wagner cemetery', The rising star who scuppered Macron's pension vote, Searching for the owner of a wallet lost at sea, The surprising benefits of fingers that wrinkle in water. A warning over disruption has been issued to passengers, after the theft of signalling cables. This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. It has warned the problem could affect services on Sunday too. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. Fuel deliveries and refining were disrupted at several French sites operated by TotalEnergies and Esso on Tuesday. How this college gymnastics team is making history, The daughter who fled North Korea to find her mother, How pollution is causing a male fertility crisis.

Railway teams had found the concrete toughing which houses the cables alight and the fire service was then called, Network Rail said. Passengers at King's Cross station faced further disruption on Wednesday. Transpennine has previously said it only resorted to pre-planned cancellations "when resources are not available to cover advertised services in order to maximise advance notice of service changes for customers". He said: "If you get a welding torch up against the [electronics] it can fry [them] so the first thing you have to do is take all the electronics out, disconnect all the electrical equipment, that takes a day or two, then you do the repair, then you have to put it all back again.". ". Rail services across the country are being cancelled in the run-up to Christmas as rising numbers of staff fall ill with Covid. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The Nuneham viaduct near Abingdon, which carries the rail line over the River Thames, had to be closed on Monday for an urgent safety inspection. Do 'disaster trolls' believe their conspiracies? Read about our approach to external linking. Similar disruption was seen at London Euston, where trains to and from Scotland have been cancelled. Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, Scotrail and West Midlands Railway have all reported cancellations. Mr Ford added that repairing aluminium trains is a "very difficult process" because of the electronic equipment inside them. Read about our approach to external linking.

Easyjet said airlines had been requested by French authorities to "make cancellations" because of the flights. BBC News Rail passengers are facing delays and cancellations across the UK after cracks were found on some high-speed trains during routine checks. He said trains would be returned to service as "quickly as possible", but warned that Great Western Railway services in particular were likely to face continued disruption. "Things like this leave a sour taste in the mouth - and damage trust in the railway. "In the meantime, please check National Rail Enquiries before you set off on your journey as delays will continue today.". In a four-week period Katy Austin, the BBC's Transport Correspondent, at King's Cross station on Wednesday morning, said a notice up on departure boards stated there would be no trains from there until midday. How this college gymnastics team is making history, The daughter who fled North Korea to find her mother, How pollution is causing a male fertility crisis. BBC News, West Midlands Rail services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham International have been cancelled or revised for most of Monday, National Rail says. Some were trying to use tickets that were originally for Monday or Tuesday, only to find that they couldn't travel as expected today either. However, the practice has come under fire from the ORR which published these figures for the first time on Friday. Passengers travelling from London Marylebone to parts of Buckinghamshire will have to catch replacement buses, Several parts of the Tube network are closing over the bank holiday weekend, which Transport for London acknowledged would be "frustrating", The construction of HS2 and its new Euston terminal has caused frequent line and station closures along the route. The RMT union, which represents transport workers, said that with infections rising, absences would have severe consequences for services, but the safety of staff and the public must come first.
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