Devon and Cornwall resignalling

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[Witham Bobby]

I'm looking at it now, on the Cornwall workstation of Exeter PSB^▸ (Power Signal Box), on Signalmaps

https://signalmaps.co.uk/#cornwall:4171

[REVUpminster]

I'm looking at it now, on the Cornwall workstation of Exeter PSB^▸ (Power Signal Box), on Signalmaps

https://signalmaps.co.uk/#cornwall:4171

Thanks for that. I found that site very difficult as there does not seem to be a search box.  I got Paddington, Liverpool St and a number of other locations but not what I wanted.

[GBM]

Lovely to be able to ‘see’ where the trains are west of Liskeard for the first time ever.

Which site?
Opentrains not yet.
Traksy has the track layout to Penzance but not the signals beyond Liskard.
Signalmaps is unsearchable.

https://signalmaps.co.uk/#cornwall:1387

[GBM]

First trains up and down seem to be on a go-slow!
Next departures speeding up somewhat.

5S43 0431 Laira T.& R.S.M.D. to Truro
 This service is partially cancelled
This service was cancelled between Truro and Penzance due to a problem with signalling equipment (J3).

Explains the go-slow.

Falmouth branch having problems this morning -
Cancellations to services between Truro and Falmouth Docks
Due to a fault with the radio system between the driver and the signaller between Truro and Falmouth Docks fewer trains are able to run.
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 14:00 11/03.

[IndustryInsider]

Thanks for that. I found that site very difficult as there does not seem to be a search box.  I got Paddington, Liverpool St and a number of other locations but not what I wanted.

Click on ‘Select Line’ and it’ll list all the maps.  Not the easiest to find what you’re looking for I agree.

[plymothian]

I presume CL, as seen on the Truro signal posts, refers to Cornwall. New workstation at Exeter 'box, yes?

Mid-Cornwall workstation at Exeter PSB^▸ (Power Signal Box).  CL for CornwalL

[GBM]

https://www.opentraintimes.com/maps/signalling/exeter?fbclid=IwAR10Dta6R0cNRYCnIF5yZajblSVu7bajmwPkvXDG8lSIkDDCT05WDCUOV0s

New extended Cornish map now online.

[GBM]

Oh dear (teething problems?)
Cancellations to services between Truro and Falmouth Docks
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Truro and Falmouth Docks fewer trains are able to run.
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 18:45 12/03.
Customer Advice
Due to a fault with the signal system near Penryn, fewer trains are having to run on the Truro to Falmouth branch line.

We have had to reduce the service this evening in order to minimise delays on the route.

[RailCornwall]

To be honest, linking issues at Penryn with the new arrangements when similar issues have occurred regularly previously isn't as black and white as could be inferred from today's information.

[lympstone_commuter]

https://traksy.uk/live/M+8+BODMNPW

...and, for the record, the resignalled area is now on Traksy, too.

[Kernowman]

I think it's a shame that the new signals aren't being controlled from somewhere in Cornwall. I wonder if timings will get slightly quicker as a result of the re-signalling?  I recall Cornwall’s fastest long-distance timings - HST^▸ (High Speed Train) times from 31 years ago – the 17 May 1993 – 3 Oct 1993 timetable:-
Mondays – Fridays
05.19 Penzance – Paddington 10.00  (4 hours 41 minutes)
08.25 Edinburgh - Penzance 18.35  (10 hours 10 minutes)
Saturdays
10.30 Paddington - Penzance 15.10 (4 hours 40 minutes)
Faster than today, information courtesy of the National Railway Museum Search Engine Archive in York, a very useful resource.
Of course, these timings were before fines for late arrivals made schedules slacker.

[grahame]

Faster than today, information courtesy of the National Railway Museum Search Engine Archive in York, a very useful resource.

Of course, these timings were before fines for late arrivals made schedules slacker.

I personally prefer the train to take a few minutes longer and be on time. It may have happened be because of fines, or because the railways are busier, or because of some additional stops (out of Cornwall, looking at Chippenham over the years). My preference is to be on time into St. Erth and not a few minutes late and seeing the St.Ives trains leaving as we arrive.

[GBM]

Cancellations to services between Truro and Falmouth Docks
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Truro and Falmouth Docks the line is blocked.
Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer Advice
We're sorry for the delay to your journey.

A fault with the signalling system, which tells the signaller where trains are means we cannot run trains between Truro and Falmouth Docks.
AND
Cancellations to services between Truro and Redruth
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Truro and Redruth the line towards Penzance is blocked.
Train services running through these stations will be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 17:00 15/03.

[GBM]

16:25 Looe to Liskeard due 16:51
16:25 Looe to Liskeard due 16:51 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

[IndustryInsider]

Some pretty awful delays this afternoon.  Not an ideal start to the new signalling system's life.