43193, GW 13.00 London Paddington-Bristol Temple Meads (1C15), diverted because of electrification work in Box tunnel, Thingley Junction
43193 at the back of the 13.00 Paddington to Bristol
service disappears around the curve of track towards Melksham and Trowbridge diverted off the GWML due to engineering works in Box tunnel. The short eight miles stretch of line was singled in 1967 following a steady rundown by British Railways and closure of intermediate stations. It was muted for complete closure with the north spur at Bradford Junction removed in 1990. However, in recent years it has undergone somewhat of a renaissance with Melsksam station reopening and a regular through service in operation. It also carries a fair amount of freight and could re-doubling be just around the corner again?