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Steelwork going up around Newbury station now

Hi, Been reported in the local paper that the new footbridge at Newbury is now open, although there is of course a blockade this week! Will try to get a look around this week and report back.

Hi, not sure if there is already a thread about these, but what’s the latest on getting the first set of modified HST carriages back? Thanks in advance

Hi, did a Newbury-Reading trip today and the Thatcham platform extensions are progressing with concrete curing. Lots of sps along the line from Theale & orange army, so must be putting more up each night. Also, had a look past Southcote Jn and did not see any piles in place heading towards...

I was thinking that too. Obviously it will get done during one or more of the blockades, so maybe April. Will try to get a look down that way during the second blockade. I assume the movement of the footpath has received planning permission?

Hi all, can anyone in the know tell me when the Bedwyn service will move to 800 operation? I know there was talk of the March blockade for the turn back extention work being done, or maybe April. Anyway, will it change over sooner rather than later is my question. thanks,

Hi all, photos from yesterday, ref the new PSU point at Boundry road bridge. Things coming along nicely now.

Hi all, piling work was taking place from Newbury Racecourse to Newbury station last evening as I went past.

That's a great summary, so thanks for that. I assume, as the footbridge is due to complete by the end of Feb, that the first blockade is for removing the old bridge at Newbury station, as well as other stiff. Does anyone know what the elec Substation next to boundary road will visually look...

Great pictures of increasing progesss, so trhanks for that. The first of many line blocks accures w/c 12th March, so assume station works will be the main focus. https://www.gwr.com/travel-updates/planned-engineering

Great pics showing progress. So my question is, now Didcot is “live” is the plan to continue to switch on small sections at a time, ie Didcot to Swindon next?

Ok, so now the wires are live to Didcot, what’s the next milestone as far as live wires is concerned?

Also, new bridge now up at Newbury Station, fast work!

Great pics. Had seen the crane at the station when going past this morning & assumed it is getting ready for some bigger parts over trhe christmas break.

Hi, Any further news on status of this first modified set being released yet? As the ablove poster is suggesting January, just wondered if there was an expected release date? thanks,

Hi, any chance of an updated list of the current repaint status on all? Many thanks,

Hi all, I'm not sure what the current status is on 345's deliveries, so could someone in the know give a summary of the current state of play please? thanks,

Do we have an expected commissioning date for the cord as yet?

Hi, that's an interesting thought, although the down platform 1 has been re-signalled as bi-directional recently with a new starter signal at the London end. Also, I've noticed that on the West Berks section of NR's GW upgrade, they are now detailing works for clearance/piling on the...

Hi all, preparation work has now started on the new footbridge at Newbury Station. Due to complete in Feb 18.