Carnage on the WCML 04/05/2022

[Howardh]

Yeah... because all the cancelled LNR trains have vanished

How do they get home?

 

[Mcr Warrior]

The 2100 London Euston->Manchester Piccadilly seems to be about 6 minutes down passing Polesworth.

 

[Speed43125]

Was meant to get the 1942 ex Blackpool for a connection at BHM for XC to OXF.... cancelled and ended up on the 2118 ex Preston with a taxi arranged from MKC.

All in all a hectic evening even with the disruption having started many hours ago.

 

[leytongabriel]

Its been carnage today on the wcml. Track defect at kenton, signal failure at Camden and train has derailed at Milton Keynes Central.

I have to say a massive applause to control and the signallers who I think have handled it really well.

Pretty bad yesterday pm too. Tamworth station closed due to an incident, trespassers delaying Northampton trains and the Crewe - London train I was on losing power and being taken out at Milton Keynes. We came to a halt, lights out and a loud pantograph bang. Got going again on reduced power after about 10m. But there was an increasing 'toasty' smell at the rear end and when I alerted the guard and he came up to investigate, he said it corresponded to where a failed traction motor was and so the train was taken out at Milton Keynes. Unfortunately the information was a bit confusing there for both station staff and passengers, especially when and ets came in with doors that allowed passengers to board. So off that one and then a last minute platform alteration and a mad rush over the footbridge as the next train to London was drawing in. Fortunately they held it for all of us to board and we got to Euston with no further incidents.

 

[Howardh]

Happy to report the 2100 arrived back at Piccadilly almost on time.
But what happened to all the pax on LNW trains? They appeared to have been cancelled across the board, and had Avanti not had cheap fares available I woul have used LNW.
Would I still be stuck at Euston?? Or would Avanti have got me to Crewe?

 

[Lewlew]

LNWR were running a 30 min service between Euston and Northampton calling at all stations. It's their standard disruption timetable.

They were also running Northampton - Brum New St twice an hour.

 

[Southern Dvr]

Also an issue at Lichfield where the high level platform is out of use.

 

[KeithR]

Happy to report the 2100 arrived back at Piccadilly almost on time.
But what happened to all the pax on LNW trains? They appeared to have been cancelled across the board, and had Avanti not had cheap fares available I woul have used LNW.
Would I still be stuck at Euston?? Or would Avanti have got me to Crewe?

They had ticket acceptance with Avanti, as well as with EMR from St Pancras, Chiltern and XC to connect.
However, for my sins, I commute with LNW, and my home station is on the Trent Valley and not served by any other TOC. In my case it was the 2200 Manchester service to Nuneaton and then a taxi organised by LNW to Atherstone.
I have found no problem with getting transport organised with LNW but I have to do the legwork myself as finding their staff can be a challenge. The Avanti response at Euston tends to be “talk to LNW”, who no longer have a ticket office on the station since the Plat 8-11 ramp was refurbished.

 

[LNW-GW Joint]

Another recogonised (slang) meaning is 'any chaotic situation' which is how I read the title.

I read the word as "carriage" and ignored the thread as unimportant.
I agree with Dr Hoo's view - terminology is important on a public forum.

How can a "train hit a speed board" happen without a derailment?

 

[zwk500]

How can a "train hit a speed board" happen without a derailment?

the speed board was foul of the line

 

[Geezertronic]

Glad I was in Manchester yesterday not London. I did find it strange that on the journey home (XC) there was an LNR train at Crewe which had Rugby and not Euston on it but now I know why

 

[Howardh]

For those heading to Manchester, had the WCML been completely closed at least there is the option of Kings Cross/Leeds and then Leeds/Manchester as there are a few night trains over the Pennines. Of course there are ticket acceptance issues or getting the fare back off Avanti but that's the least of the worries considering the alternative is to search for a room in London, last night even the cheap hub hotels around Euston were wanting £150+.

Anyhow, even though my train did run on time, kinda spoils the evening when instead of enjoying the ambience you are continually looking at RTT or Rail Enquiries wondering if you'll get home that night. Memo to self - maybe it's best not to look until 30' before the train leaves as there's not a lot I can do about it!

 

[Davester50]

may I suggest that the word "disruption" be substituted in the title of this thread? It would be rather more tasteful.

+1
It's just been (severe) disruption.

 

[MalaiseForever]

Or would Avanti have got me to Crewe?

They got me to Crewe from Milton Keynes, earlier than my usual LNWR train would have

 

[ofmproductions]

Also today has been carnage on the ECML, especially with long distance LNER services delayed by 150 mins, just awful! All due to some trespassers on the ECML...

 

[Mag_seven]

Also today has been carnage on the ECML, especially with long distance LNER services delayed by 150 mins, just awful! All due to some trespassers on the ECML...

Please see this thread for discussion of todays ECML disruption:

Morpeth trespasser - 05/05/2022

I am on the 1500 LNER Edinburgh to King's Cross stuck in EDB because a trespasser is supposed to be on Morpeth Station roof.

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