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« Reply #240 on: August 13, 2009, 09:46:05 » |
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I travelled to Falmouth on the 1650 from Truro and it was packed. I came back on the 1900 from Falmouth Docks and as it was so full it did not stop at Falmouth Town.
Train staff were very understanding and helpful but no one could buy a ticket and unless you got on at Truro everyone travelled free, which was nearly every passenger. No wonder the station usage statistics are an under estimate.
The station car park at Perranwell was full with parking in the side roads.
Good to see the two units coupled for the last services of the day.
It was busy but really all went well.
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« Reply #241 on: August 16, 2009, 19:47:13 » |
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Used the line for the first time on a Sunday today since the loop opened, It certainly confused passengers at Penryn to see a Falmouth bound train travel down through the normal Truro bound platform to stop at the Falmouth platform. I presume that the Penryn points are locked out all day on Sunday and the loop is effectively not signalled as passing isn't required currently.
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vacman
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« Reply #242 on: August 16, 2009, 20:58:37 » |
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Used the line for the first time on a Sunday today since the loop opened, It certainly confused passengers at Penryn to see a Falmouth bound train travel down through the normal Truro bound platform to stop at the Falmouth platform. I presume that the Penryn points are locked out all day on Sunday and the loop is effectively not signalled as passing isn't required currently.
It's the same on the evening weekday/saturday trains when it goes hourly, points aren't locked out, just no point using them! |
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« Reply #243 on: August 16, 2009, 21:10:29 » |
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Used the line for the first time on a Sunday today since the loop opened, It certainly confused passengers at Penryn to see a Falmouth bound train travel down through the normal Truro bound platform to stop at the Falmouth platform. I presume that the Penryn points are locked out all day on Sunday and the loop is effectively not signalled as passing isn't required currently.
It's the same on the evening weekday/saturday trains when it goes hourly, points aren't locked out, just no point using them! What's the 'point' of referring to 'points' as 'points'? Perhaps the 'point' should be that we take the American 'point' of view, and call them 'switches'. Or would this 'switch' be missing the 'point'?   I thank you.  |
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« Reply #244 on: August 16, 2009, 23:45:29 » |
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I'm wondering whether the daytime order should follow during the evenings and sundays as well. In the interests of safety, as during the day passengers waiting on the Truro bound platform do not expect to see a train coming in from the Truro direction onto that Platform. The amount of warning of incoming services is minimal due to the geography of the station. Perhaps ALL down trains should use the loop even if there's no up train waiting to proceed at Penryn.
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jester
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« Reply #245 on: August 16, 2009, 23:56:57 » |
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People are not generally waiting to go to Truro at the time the train is Falmouth bound. There is at least another 20-25 minutes before it returns to go Truro bound!
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« Reply #246 on: August 16, 2009, 23:59:08 » |
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There were four waiting today who all seemed startled by the down train.
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« Reply #247 on: September 22, 2009, 14:58:53 » |
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It was agreed to leave the points when not required in case any vandalism occurs. It also helps if there are any overnight problems and Pilotstaff required, the points are ready for the first train down.
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« Reply #248 on: March 08, 2010, 17:41:08 » |
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From FGW▸ live updates: Line problem between Truro and Falmouth Docks.
Train services are being disrupted due to a broken down train between Truro and Falmouth Docks. Short notice alterations, cancellations and delays of up to 30 minutes can be expected.
Replacement road transport is in operation between Truro and Falmouth Docks, in both directions. First Great Western tickets are being accepted on First Devon and Cornwall bus number 88 between Truro and Falmouth Docks.
Last Updated: 08/03/2010 15:45
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #249 on: March 08, 2010, 18:00:44 » |
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A bad afternoon in Cornwall - with the 16.44 Penzance-Exeter canceled as well ( next train an hour later). How broken down are these trains? ( i.e. could "on the spot expertise" overcome the problems?)
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« Reply #250 on: March 08, 2010, 18:14:29 » |
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nice to see a bit of co-operation between First buses and FGW▸ though
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« Reply #251 on: March 08, 2010, 19:20:21 » |
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A bad weekend continues...
As I believe it..
last Friday the Falmouth unit failed once, a fire then stopped services then a points failure later
Saturday, trains failed twice, one in the morning and again early afternoon (different units)
Today, again two separate failures, one a.m. then again this afternoon
The 13.54 Ply-Pnz was terminated at Truro to run to Falmouth hence 16.44 Pnz - exeter was cancelled
Not fun for all concerned
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8 Billion people on a wet rock - of course we're not happy
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« Reply #252 on: March 08, 2010, 19:23:55 » |
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A bad afternoon in Cornwall - with the 16.44 Penzance-Exeter canceled as well ( next train an hour later). How broken down are these trains? ( i.e. could "on the spot expertise" overcome the problems?)
Apparently the local mobile engineer was riding on one of the failures at the end of last week (see above post) I think the units are just a great pile of poo really!! |
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8 Billion people on a wet rock - of course we're not happy
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« Reply #253 on: March 08, 2010, 19:27:55 » |
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Well they were built by British Leyland!
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« Reply #254 on: March 08, 2010, 19:39:07 » |
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Well they were built by British Leyland!
The bodywork can't have been, they not that rusty |
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