Cornish delays

[whole diary]

[RailCornwall]

The removal over the years of virtual passing loops in Cornwall really does show itself up with incidents like this. All main station platforms(*) should ideally be fully bi-directional, four crossings each, and as a result virtually every path between should be so to.

(*) Excluding
Hayle (group with St Erth)
Menheniot and St Germans (group together)
Dockyard and Devonport (group together)

[a-driver]

Looking at OpenTrainTimes, the faulty freight is stuck on the up line.
Would have thought single line working could be achieved around St Austell as that appears to be di directionally signalled.

I’m not sure that it is.  Rumour has it, they ran out of money so it wasn’t fully installed/commissioned.

[GBM]

With thanks to Jim Hancock who took and posted these shots of the failed "freight".
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2299829693686843&set=pcb.1235222647889058

Ah, I can't copy and paste!
There was a post a while ago about setting up a profile on another site and linking across, or somehow transferring pictures on to here.
Need to look.

[eightonedee]

Well, GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) genuinely can blame Network Rail for this one!

[GBM]

Well, GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) genuinely can blame Network Rail for this one!

Rumour has it that vegetation caused a coach brake to come on and cause a flat.
As it did with the steam charter out of Plymouth recently.

[Witham Bobby]

11:15 Penzance to Newquay due 13:11 will no longer call at Hayle, Camborne and Redruth.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Last Updated:17/07/2024 10:18

Wednesday 

IYKYK

[GBM]

Cancellations to services between Par and Newquay
Due to a shortage of train crew between Par and Newquay:
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer Advice
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Owing to a shortage of crew we are unable to run most of our train services between Par and Newquay today. Only the 12:08 and 15:05 will run between Par and Newquay, and only the 13:35 and 17:22 will run between Newquay and Par.
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Replacement road transport has been requested to run in place of the cancelled services, however this is not yet confirmed.

Also

Cancellations to services between Liskeard and Looe
Due to a shortage of train crew between Liskeard and Looe:
Train services running to and from these stations have been cancelled. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer Advice
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Owing to a shortage of crew we are unable to run train services between Liskeard and Looe today.
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Replacement Taxi Services are operating between Liskeard and Looe via Sandplace in both directions. The taxi companies are Yeo's Taxis and Taxi Services Plymouth. Before getting in any taxi vehicle please check with the driver that they are working on behalf of GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway), the driver should not ask for payment. Check the stations Onward Travel Information poster and wait for the replacement road transport at the designated stop.

[GBM]

Cancellations to services between Par and Newquay
Due to a shortage of train crew between Par and Newquay:
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer Advice
-
Owing to a shortage of crew we are unable to run most of our train services between Par and Newquay today. Only the 12:08 and 15:05 will run between Par and Newquay, and only the 13:35 and 17:22 will run between Newquay and Par.
-
Replacement road transport has been requested to run in place of the cancelled services, however this is not yet confirmed.

Also

Cancellations to services between Liskeard and Looe
Due to a shortage of train crew between Liskeard and Looe:
Train services running to and from these stations have been cancelled. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer Advice
-
Owing to a shortage of crew we are unable to run train services between Liskeard and Looe today.
-
Replacement Taxi Services are operating between Liskeard and Looe via Sandplace in both directions. The taxi companies are Yeo's Taxis and Taxi Services Plymouth. Before getting in any taxi vehicle please check with the driver that they are working on behalf of GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway), the driver should not ask for payment. Check the stations Onward Travel Information poster and wait for the replacement road transport at the designated stop.

Both posts also appear in Shortage of train crew and Liskeard - Looe problems.

[GBM]

05:57 Liskeard to Looe due 06:27
02/09/24 05:57 Liskeard to Looe due 06:27 will be cancelled.
This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
And the return run.

But help is on its way
06:19 Par to Plymouth due 07:21
02/09/24 06:19 Par to Plymouth due 07:21 will be terminated at Liskeard.
It will no longer call at Menheniot, St Germans, Saltash, St Budeaux Ferry Road, Keyham, Dockyard, Devonport and Plymouth.
This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.

[GBM]

Cancellations to services between Par and Newquay
Due to a fault on this train between Par and Newquay fewer trains are able to run.
Train services running to and from these stations have been cancelled. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer Advice
Unfortunately the train that was planned to be used for our Par to Newquay service has broken down and has had to be taken out of service. Furthermore, a spare is not available. No trains are running along the route today.

Roda transport is covering the 13:35 departure, with return at 14:25 from Newquay. We are still trying to source transport for the rest of the day.

[Trowres]

...
Unfortunately the train that was planned to be used for our Par to Newquay service has broken down and has had to be taken out of service. Furthermore, a spare is not available. No trains are running along the route today.
...

The cancellation information for individual trains on the route is giving shortage of train crew as the reason. A mistake, or shorthand for nobody available to drive a spare train to Par from wherever it might be stabled?

[Sleepy]

  Given the amount of mainline cancellations this afternoon your probably correct - no spare driver available to bring fresh stock to Par.

[GBM]

08:45 Falmouth Docks to Truro due 09:12
08:45 Falmouth Docks to Truro due 09:12 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train.

09:05 Looe to Liskeard due 09:34
09:05 Looe to Liskeard due 09:34 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train.

18:23 Par to Newquay due 19:13
18:23 Par to Newquay due 19:13 will be cancelled.
This is due to a shortage of train crew.

St Ives branch down to 2 cars (usually 4)

[REVUpminster]

St Ives is usually 2 cars once the holiday season is deemed over.

[GBM]

Cancellations to services between Plymouth and Penzance
Due to failure of the electricity supply between Penzance and Truro all lines are blocked. Disruption is expected until 08:00 12/12.
Train services between Plymouth and Penzance will be cancelled or revised. Hayle, Redruth and Camborne will not be served.
Customer Advice
No trains will run between Truro and Penzance until further notice.

We have asked for local bus ticket acceptance and requested replacement road transport but neither is in place as at 06:30.

During this disruption if you wish to use local buses as an alternative means of transport and the local bus is not accepting GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) tickets please purchase a ticket on the bus, keep it and send it, together with your train ticket, to us to claim for a refund.
Additional Information
Following a failure of the electicity supply at Roskear the line is blocked between Truro and Penzance including the Falmouth branch
Further Information

If you require further information please speak to our staff at the station or on the train, use the Customer Help Point, tweet us @GWRHelp or call National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950.

Query - Why is the Falmouth branch at a standstill when the power failure is at Roskear?