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DIVERTED Freight at Worcestershire Parkway | Colas Rail 70807 & 70808 plus DRS Route learner at WOP

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Due to a broken/sinking bridge between Oxford and Didcot Parkway the railway line has had to be shut for emergency engineering works. This has been reported to be ongoing for further notice and as a rough guideline the 23rd April at 23:59, however that is subject to change.

Although this creates a lot of disruption it does give the opportunity to see different workings through Worcester. Today was see 6M50 as 6Z50 (Westbury - Bescot) & 6M40 as 6Z40 (Westbury - Stud Farm.

Both Colas operated moves are seen firstly with 6Z50 hauled by 70807 a seemingly overpowered move.

Secondly 70808 accelerates on through WOP heading North before being held at Stoke Works Junction and again at Bromsgrove for a passing XC Manchester service.

All other freight from Southampton seems to be being diverted via the WCML , with the added pressure on the WCML, rumours are starting that we may see some liners at Worcestershire Parkway in the near future if this disruption continues.

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A railway disruption due to a damaged bridge between Oxford and Didcot Parkway has led to diverted freight services through Worcestershire. Colas Rail locomotives 70807 and 70808 are seen operating freight movements, including 6Z50 and 6Z40, with the latter encountering delays at Stoke Works Junction and Bromsgrove. Other freight from Southampton is being rerouted via the West Coast Main Line, increasing pressure on that route. The situation may lead to additional services at Worcestershire Parkway if the disruption continues.

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  • Platform ID jA5FTlVpVK8
  • Views 179
  • Date published 4 Apr 2023 20:09
  • Date added 8 Jan 2026 03:56
  • Locomotives 6
  • Headcodes 4
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