2 car trains (again)
GWR have reduced some trains on Portsmouth - Cardiff to just 2car today
eg 1F09 with 158 762
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:W34974/2026-07-16/detailed#allox_id=1
Eg 1F14 with 158 767
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:G15009/2026-07-16/detailed#allox_id=0
Clearly inadequate and reflection of either shoddy maintenance (not enough trains maintained), or complete disregard for people (customers and staff) using the line.
If a 2car train can't get on is better than a cancelled one is debatable (you get delay repay if cancelled, system says no if it runs)
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