With the GWML closed east from Westerleigh Junction as far as Wootton Bassett there were no through services from Bristol Parkway to and from South Wales necessitating passengers having to go north to Gloucester. Those wishing to travel up to Paddington it was a little easier with them advised to head for Temple Meads. This GWR IET, 800020, was also heading to Temple Meads as the 5E74 empty stock move from Stoke Gifford that would then probably be heading to London carrying some of the displaced passengers. Parkway's iconic station building is seen in the background opened in 2000.
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