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« Reply #405 on: May 19, 2014, 19:42:28 »

Five years of the Penryn loop and more than doubled Maritime Line services - this morning, in Penryn.

http://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/11223111.Penryn_mayor_celebrates_5_years_of_railway_loop_with_train_shaped_cake/?ref=nt
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« Reply #406 on: May 19, 2014, 20:23:09 »

Many thanks for posting that news item, RichardB - and congratulations to all involved (including yourself, I note!).

For ease of reading by those using various mobile devices, I'll quote that Falmouth Packet article in full here:

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The mayor of Penryn and Cornwall Councillor Bert Biscoe cut a train shaped cake on Monday to celebrate a milestone in transport between Truro and Falmouth.

In a ceremony on Penryn station platform, the newly elected mayor Gill Grant and other dignitaries marked five years since the opening of the Penryn passing loop on the Maritime Line, which has led to a doubling in train traffic, with more than double the number of passengers.

She said: ^I think the fact that we have got the loop has made such a difference to transport between Truro, Penryn and Falmouth, and I^m very pleased to have been able to celebrate it.^

Councillor Biscoe, Cornwall Council^s portfolio holder for Transport and Waste, said: ^A small piece of work in Penryn has given rise to the fastest growing railway line in the UK (United Kingdom), and played a significant part in revitalising confidence in the railway. It was the result of a unique partnership between Cornwall Council, Network Rail and First Great Western, which paved the way for similar partnerships elsewhere.^

Ollie and I both saw the early benefits of the loop, when we did our 'Falmouth Line bash' on 12 August 2010.  Wink Cheesy Grin
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« Reply #407 on: May 19, 2014, 20:39:50 »

Many thanks Chris.
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« Reply #408 on: May 20, 2014, 11:31:09 »

Happy 5th Anniversary to all concerned - a resounding success! 
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« Reply #409 on: June 27, 2014, 06:12:28 »

A power failure in the Penryn area has brought the Falmouth branch to a standstill.

The first two round trips have been cancelled.
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« Reply #410 on: June 27, 2014, 09:01:55 »

Four round trips cancelled in the end.  Servive resumed with the 08:20 from Truro.
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« Reply #411 on: July 15, 2014, 21:52:53 »

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Look Back In Time: Gruesome scenes at Falmouth's worst rail disaster


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A goods train careering out of control claimed the life of its driver and caused chaos when it crashed into another row of freight wagons at Falmouth rail terminus 50 years ago, writes Mike Truscott.

The fireman and driver both jumped from their 80-ton diesel engine as, with ten wagons in tow, it hurtled towards the sidings at the then Falmouth Station (now the ^Docks^).

Dazed and bleeding, and with his jaw broken, 36-year-old Walter Reddaway, of Truro, slithered down a 25ft embankment and crawled 150 yards to Bar Road Post Office to summon help.

Driver Jack Dunn, 35, also of Truro, was not so lucky. With the brakes having failed, he struck the parapet of the Bar Road bridge and was believed to have been thrown back beneath the rear wheels of his engine.

The two men had taken the then regular 6.55 am freight train from Truro to Falmouth. Minor damage to the parapet and track had already been caused, just two days earlier, when another engine had derailed along the same stretch.

Post office owner Ken Rundle summoned an ambulance and dashed to the horrific scene with blankets, finding Mr Dunn lying in a pool of blood.

He was quickly joined by Mr V Huntingdon, from the Docks first aid post, and Docks policemen Sergeant R E Bowden and Constables D Littlejohn and L Crawley. Sergeant Bowden applied a tourniquet to Mr Dunn^s severed left arm.

Both injured men had emergency surgery at the Royal Cornwall Infirmary in Truro. Mr Dunn lost both hands and died in hospital.

At his inquest, the coroner recorded a verdict of death by misadventure, commenting that he might not have died had he stayed in his cab.

The train^s guard, Ken Bennett, had remained on board, to the rear of the train, unaware that it was out of control and that the crew had leapt for their lives.

The train came to a halt when the engine rushed into the sidings and concertinaed seven loaded wagons standing there.

The stationary wagons were loaded with foodstuffs and tinned goods which were scattered over a wide area. The force of the crash also burst open several of the cans of peas and soups.

A 15ft stretch of track was torn up and the buffers were twisted and splintered to matchwood. A disused water tower was demolished.

Mr Bennett was treated at Falmouth Hospital for severe shock, as were three railwaymen from Falmouth ^ signalman Harold Bullen, shunter Godfrey Beskeen and porter Harry Sharratt.

It was one of the worst accidents in the 151-year history of the Falmouth-Truro branch line.

Sixty-five years earlier, the up mail train came off the rails near Hill Head, Penryn, rolling down the steep bank and killing the engine driver.
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« Reply #412 on: July 18, 2014, 17:37:00 »

Breaking news at http://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/11351554.Falmouth_to_Truro_trains_stopped_after_vehicle_hits_bridge/?ref=var_0

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« Reply #413 on: July 18, 2014, 17:47:10 »

Breaking news at http://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/11351554.Falmouth_to_Truro_trains_stopped_after_vehicle_hits_bridge/?ref=var_0

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More as we get it.

That poor woman in the picture (http://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/resources/images/804176.jpg?type=articleLandscape) - always seems to be hit by delays and higher fares when she uses FGW (First Great Western) ...

http://www.proudtobeslough.co.uk/Business_Facts.htm

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2408574/Dominic-Utton-contacted-Great-Western-trains-boss-time-delayed-98-letters.html

http://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/Rail-fares/story-11339269-detail/story.html
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« Reply #414 on: August 28, 2014, 09:47:48 »

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Customers should use Penmere or Falmouth Docks stations.
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« Reply #415 on: August 28, 2014, 14:42:03 »

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In connection with the Falmouth Tall Ships Regatta taking place, Falmouth Town station will be closed from Thursday 28 August 2014 to Sunday 31 August 2014 inclusive.

Customers should use Penmere or Falmouth Docks stations.

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« Reply #416 on: August 28, 2014, 15:55:42 »

Trains made up to 3 Cars and today, at least, being formed 2 x 150+153 Combos.  Falmouth Town cannot accommodate 3 Cars, hence the closure.
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« Reply #417 on: August 28, 2014, 17:45:56 »

Falmouth is absolutely packed out with people. I drove and parked at my parent's house. The park and ride was full by 10am this morning.
Walking through town could hardly move for the crowds.
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« Reply #418 on: August 28, 2014, 18:57:28 »

Took the train from Perranwell down to Falmouth and it was a fantastic experience. All the stations are manned so you can buy a ticket before you get on. I heard that Perranwell had 90 people on one train earlier today which shows how practical it was.

Quite a few car parks have closed in the centre of Falmouth so it makes sense to leave the car at a station and take the train instead over the next few days.
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« Reply #419 on: August 28, 2014, 19:05:39 »

Quite a few car parks have closed in the centre of Falmouth so it makes sense to leave the car at a station and take the train instead over the next few days.

Perranwell being the only one with free parking.

Parking in Falmouth was non existent. My parents live a 15 minute walk from town so I parked there and walked.

Incoming traffic at around 10-11 am was queuing past Asda on the way in according to my mum. When I drove in at 9 there was no traffic.
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