Plymouth train station is reportedly in “chaos” after services into Cornwall have reportedly been stopped.
National Rail has reported that there’s a fault with the signalling system which has halted services from London and Cardiff from getting into Cornwall – routes that move by means of Plymouth.
An eyewitness on the station says that passengers stranded on the station “can’t move” amid the “total chaos”, additionally claiming no alternative bus services are being placed on with passengers compelled to attend for an engineer to achieve the scene.
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Passengers again on stationary trains
A passenger on the station has reported that passengers are actually again on trains once more, however the service in query is at the moment stationary at St Budeaux Ferry Road station.
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GWR confirms tickets accepted on native buses
GWR has confirmed the disruptions in Plymouth however stated tickets from affected trains are being accepted on native bus services.
It can be understood an engineer shall be on the scene “shortly”.
A spokesman for the service stated: “There has been a sign failure affecting services between Penzance and Plymouth. Services from Penzance are in a position to run however services from Plymouth can’t go any additional till the fault is rectified by Network Rail.
“Ticket acceptance with native bus suppliers is in place. I perceive that NR workers shall be on web site shortly to research and repair the fault.”
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GWR confirms sign failure
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National Rail confirms disruption anticipated till 4pm
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Inrix reviews services at standstill
Inrix says of the continued delays: “Services at a stand on Great Western Railway Westbound between St Budeaux Ferry Road and Penzance due to problems with the signals at St Budeaux Ferry Road.”
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National Rail replace
National Rail has issued a service alteration replace on the scenario.
The log says: “A fault with the signalling system between Plymouth and Penzance is inflicting disruption to journeys between these stations. Services could also be cancelled, delayed by as much as 20 minutes or revised.
“We anticipate disruption will proceed till 16:00.”
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‘It’s complete chaos’ – eyewitness
A passenger at Plymouth train station stated of the scene: “”The train has been circled to return to London and it is complete chaos right here. The Network Rail engineer is en route from Truro.
“There are numerous us right here and we will not transfer. We cannot get a train for an hour they usually’re not placing on rail alternative buses and we simply have to attend for the engineer to say it is secure.
“It’s chaos.”