Re: Cornish delays Posted by RailCornwall at 22:24, 14th December 2024 |
National Grid are still fixing issues across Cornwall (and seemingly their whole distribution area) residual from last weekend, around 6,000 properties being cut off today NE of Redruth not being unusual. Unsurprising considering the number of issues they've had to deal with following the storm, I am expecting these to continue up to Christmas as I've heard of many 'make do and get power back on' rather than 'complete the repair and fully test for resilience' repairs being implemented in the days following. This resilience work is being undertaken now.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by ellendune at 08:41, 14th December 2024 |
I wonder if this power failure was due to renewables, wind and solar, only providing 6% of electricity on the 13th.
Daily Telegraph reporting gas was supplying 72.5%, Nuclear 10%, wood burning 6.6%, wind 5.8%, solar nil and the rest from interconnecter cables..
Daily Telegraph reporting gas was supplying 72.5%, Nuclear 10%, wood burning 6.6%, wind 5.8%, solar nil and the rest from interconnecter cables..
If it had been there would have been major disruption on the grid not just a small part of Cornwall.
Perhaps a permanent standby generator would be a better option than having to source one during a failure of supply to what appears to be a location of considerable importance to the railway in Cornwall?
Given modern battery technology perhaps even a large standby battery. Standby generators are notoriously unreliable (as machines don't like standing idle). Re: Cornish delays Posted by REVUpminster at 07:34, 14th December 2024 |
I wonder if this power failure was due to renewables, wind and solar, only providing 6% of electricity on the 13th.
Daily Telegraph reporting gas was supplying 72.5%, Nuclear 10%, wood burning 6.6%, wind 5.8%, solar nil and the rest from interconnecter cables..
Re: Cornish delays Posted by Witham Bobby at 11:48, 12th December 2024 |
Delays to services between Plymouth and Penzance
Following failure of the electricity supply earlier today between Penzance and Truro all lines are now open. Disruption is expected until 12:00 12/12.
Train services between Plymouth and Penzance are returning to normal but some services may still be delayed.
Customer Advice
Due to an earlier power cut affecting the signalling power supply, trains were unable to run this morning.
A generator has been arranged and power has been restored to the signalling system allowing train services to run.
Following failure of the electricity supply earlier today between Penzance and Truro all lines are now open. Disruption is expected until 12:00 12/12.
Train services between Plymouth and Penzance are returning to normal but some services may still be delayed.
Customer Advice
Due to an earlier power cut affecting the signalling power supply, trains were unable to run this morning.
A generator has been arranged and power has been restored to the signalling system allowing train services to run.
Perhaps a permanent standby generator would be a better option than having to source one during a failure of supply to what appears to be a location of considerable importance to the railway in Cornwall?
Re: Cornish delays Posted by old original at 08:00, 12th December 2024 |
Query - Why is the Falmouth branch at a standstill when the power failure is at Roskear?
The two 150 units are stabled at Penzance overnight.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 07:18, 12th December 2024 |
0503. 0605, 0710 Penzance to Paddington cancelled, as is/was everything else in between so far.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 07:09, 12th December 2024 |
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 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?
Re: Cornish delays Posted by REVUpminster at 09:33, 14th October 2024 |
St Ives is usually 2 cars once the holiday season is deemed over.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 09:17, 14th October 2024 |
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)
Re: Cornish delays Posted by Sleepy at 20:03, 13th October 2024 |
Given the amount of mainline cancellations this afternoon your probably correct - no spare driver available to bring fresh stock to Par.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by Trowres at 14:33, 13th October 2024 |
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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.
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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.
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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?
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 11:16, 13th October 2024 |
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.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 04:03, 2nd September 2024 |
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.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 08:00, 1st September 2024 |
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, 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.
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, 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.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 07:58, 1st September 2024 |
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, 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.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by Witham Bobby at 10:47, 17th July 2024 |
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
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Last Updated:17/07/2024 10:18
Wednesday
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Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 07:18, 6th July 2024 |
Well, GWR 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.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by eightonedee at 10:54, 4th July 2024 |
Well, GWR genuinely can blame Network Rail for this one!
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 09:38, 4th July 2024 |
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.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by a-driver at 09:26, 3rd July 2024 |
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.
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.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by RailCornwall at 08:54, 3rd July 2024 |
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)
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 07:55, 3rd July 2024 |
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.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 07:51, 3rd July 2024 |
3Q52 2129 Exeter Riverside N.Y. to Penzance seems to have sat down at Burngullow Junction.
Been sat on the main line since 0238.
Cancellations to services between Par and Truro
Due to a broken down train between Par and Truro all lines are blocked.
Train services running through these stations will be cancelled, delayed or suspended between Par and Truro. St Austell will not be served. Disruption is expected until 09:00 03/07.
Customer Advice
We're sorry for the delay to your journey this morning.
A freight train has broken down between between St Austell and Par blocking all lines.
We plan to operate a train service between Penzance and Truro and between Par and Plymouth. Services that run between Cornwall and London Paddington will terminate at and start from Plymouth. St Austell is currently not served by train services.
We have tried to source replacement road transport, however there is a lack of availability in the area, and we are only able to provide a limited service, in both directions, between Par, St Austell and Truro.
While we are unable to run trains, you may use your ticket, at no extra cost, on the following local bus routes:
First Kernow routes:
U1/U1A between Truro station and Falmouth Docks.
U2 between Falmouth and Redruth
T1 between Penzance and Truro.
T2 between St Ives and Truro.
We will update this message with more information when we have it.
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.
If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay
Last Updated:03/07/2024 07:48
Local radio saying taxi's are being used between Truro and Par, but nothing on journeycheck.
More delays at Liskeard - but not for the usual reasons ;-) Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 19:52, 25th June 2024 |
From the BBC:
Royal Mail says sorry for delays caused by seagulls
Residents in a town in Cornwall have received a letter from Royal Mail apologising for late mail - explaining that its delivery workers were being hampered by dive-bombing seagulls.
Royal Mail said those living in the affected zone in Liskeard could choose to wait until the birds were not aggressively protecting their young, or nominate a new address.
One Liskeard resident described it as "deadly" to go outside when the birds were nesting.
Residents in a town in Cornwall have received a letter from Royal Mail apologising for late mail - explaining that its delivery workers were being hampered by dive-bombing seagulls.
Royal Mail said those living in the affected zone in Liskeard could choose to wait until the birds were not aggressively protecting their young, or nominate a new address.
One Liskeard resident described it as "deadly" to go outside when the birds were nesting.
BBC article continues.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 15:36, 19th June 2024 |
Just one Falmouth branch unit running for a few hours it seems.
Nothing departed from Penzance between 1315 and 1531.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 14:55, 19th June 2024 |
2F82 1445 Truro to Falmouth Docks (Still sitting at platform 1) had to take passengers from two Plymouth - Penzance trains, plus those from the Paddington - Penzance.
Left 9 minutes down
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 14:27, 19th June 2024 |
Interesting.
2C68 1142 Plymouth to Penzance was 84 late leaving St Pinnock Junction, now arriving Truro on platform 3 (the up platform), as the next Falmouth branch departure sits at platform 2 (down main).
The cancelled branch working at platform 1 probably with crew delayed by one of the delayed services.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 14:14, 19th June 2024 |
Cancellations to services between Liskeard and Penzance
Following a points failure between Liskeard and Penzance the line towards Penzance has now reopened.
Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 15:00 19/06.
We're please to advise the 08:03 London Paddington to Penzance service is now on the move. We will now begin to clear the back log of trains trying to make their way down towards Penzance and Newquay.
1C72 0803 London Paddington to Penzance 102 minutes down leaving St Pinnock Junction
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 09:25, 16th June 2024 |
Alterations to services between Penzance and Plymouth
Due to a fault with barriers at a level crossing disruption is expected until 09:45 16/06.
AND
Alterations to services between Truro and Falmouth Docks via Penryn
Due to a fault with barriers at a level crossing disruption is expected until 09:45 16/06.
Guessing the Longrock level crossing has a problem.
BUT
08:50 Truro to Falmouth Docks due 09:13
08:50 Truro to Falmouth Docks due 09:13 will be cancelled.
This is due to a power cut at the station.
08:15 Penzance to London Paddington due 13:21
08:15 Penzance to London Paddington due 13:21 will be starting late from Penzance.
This is due to a power cut at the station.
Power cut at Penzance, or Truro?
The Truro and St Ives branch trains all come from Penzance, so all running late.
Truro one approximately 67 late at Camborne.
St Ives 17 late.
First Paddington departure 57 late at St Erth.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by IndustryInsider at 15:12, 27th April 2024 |
: GBM
The days of 'spare' crew sitting around 'just in case' must have ceased years ago.
Still plenty of spares sitting around on occasions. Depends on time of day, time of year, day of week, and the nearest depot as to how likely you might be able to get cover.
If you have short notice sickness then if there is no spare available it becomes very tricky. You might get lucky and have someone that agrees to stay on, but that’s rare - especially with the current ongoing dispute.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 13:03, 27th April 2024 |
General question (rather than line specific).
13:52 St Erth to St Ives due 14:03
13:52 St Erth to St Ives due 14:03 will be cancelled.
This is due to the train guard being taken ill.
(Return run also cancelled).
Guess the guard was at the end of their shift as no other services affected.
Where do GWR find replacement crew if someone goes sick whilst on duty?
The days of 'spare' crew sitting around 'just in case' must have ceased years ago.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by bobm at 11:19, 25th April 2024 |
They do indeed use the bay but also a part of the down line (in each direction) when coming on and off the branch. Fitting four of these an hour among late running trains may be tricky.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 10:46, 25th April 2024 |
Delays to services at Truro
Due to a fault with barriers at a level crossing at Truro trains have to run at reduced speed.
Train services running through this station may be delayed by up to 25 minutes. Disruption is expected until 11:15 25/04.
Customer Advice
Apologies to customers, owing to a fault with level crossing barriers at Truro trains have to run at a reduced speed on both lines through the area.
Then
10:15 Truro to Falmouth Docks due 10:39
10:15 Truro to Falmouth Docks due 10:39 has been cancelled.
This is due to a fault with barriers at a level crossing.
((Return service run also cancelled)).
Odd one this?
The level crossing is on the main lines and is causing 25+ minutes delay - guess they're instructed to pass at 5mph.
The branch shouldn't be affected by the crossing, as the two trains on that branch use the bay platform at the other end of the station.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 07:19, 23rd April 2024 |
Delays to services between Penzance and Plymouth
Due to a points failure between Liskeard and Bodmin Parkway all lines are blocked. Disruption is expected until 07:45 23/04.
Train services between Penzance and Plymouth are returning to normal but some services may still be delayed.
Re: Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 10:28, 17th April 2024 |
Problems today in Cornwall.
Pz to London delayed by a train in front with a fault.
Signalling problems causing delays and short terminations.
Track problem causing delays.
Apart from the above........
Cornish delays Posted by GBM at 08:14, 14th March 2024 |
Delays to services between Plymouth and Penzance
Due to a broken down train at Liskeard the line is blocked. Disruption is expected until 08:45 14/03.
Train services between Plymouth and Penzance may be delayed.
2C02 0638 Plymouth to Penzance (HST)
Arrived Liskeard only 2 minutes down at 07:06, but just underway at 08:07.
2C03 0712 Plymouth to Penzance (9 car IET) sat at St Germans from 07:28 to now (08:08
Also on the up line
06:05 Penzance to London Paddington due 11:29
06:05 Penzance to London Paddington due 11:29 is being delayed between Saltash and Devonport.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
1A76 0605 Penzance to London Paddington (9 car IET).
Held at Saltash since 07:52, with 1S43 0628 Penzance to Edinburgh behind it at St Germans.