TRAIN DERAILMENT - KEMBLE

[trc666]

The following is quoted from the National Rail website:

Time Reported	15th Jan 22:59
Route Affected	London Paddington – Reading – Swindon – Kemble - Gloucester - Cheltenham Spa
TOC(s) Affected	First Great Western
Description	Train services between Stroud and Swindon are being disrupted due to a train derailment in the Kemble area after a landslip. There are no reports of any injuries to members of the public or train crew. Train services are at a stand and subject to alteration. There is currently no estimate for a normal train service to resume.

Suprisingly, First Great Western's website has no mention of the derailment at all, the Live Update page states there are no network updates.

[Phil]

Now on FGW website: it says repairs could take up to ONE WEEK!!!!!

(however, considering the geology of that area, it's not that unreasonable IMHO)