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Hi Guys, I tried travelling to Newquay today from Plymouth. The service had been suspended mid journey and my connecting train from PAR-NQY was cancelled. Alternative transport was available (Taxis/buses) from PAR but i'd miss my appointment and it'd be difficult getting home again in case...

NR Reporting a person has been hit by a train at PAD and an initial trespass incident at Belper has become another person hit by a train. PAD incident is 10 minute delay and climbing, whilst the Belper incident is an hour. ...Alot of collisions so far these past few days. Sad for all...

Although not in the list, I'd like to add the Pompey - Cardiff unit into the mix. Pound to a pinch of **** on a Friday afternoon it is rammed. If there has been a ship arrival at SOU you can guarantee a hellish journey. Even worse a few weeks ago when it went down to a two car unit due to a...

Could be experiencing more weather disruption here in the SW over the next 24Hrs. Met Office have issued a severe weather warning for rain over the next few hours. 20 - 40mm rain is expected. No disruption reported from FGW/XC as of yet. But it is veeeeeeeerrrry wet! :lol:

When i was still working in Portsmouth I travelled on a horrendously busy three car unit working Pompey to Cardiff, i was changing at Westbury. We just arrived at Southampton and a lady with about six suitcases (much to the disgust of those who'd commandeered the vestibule as an extension of the...

A few that i know off, Devonport Dockyard still has access to the Plymouth - Saltash line (pops out I think just before Weston Mill Viaduct, albeit, rarely used) however there is still a working, internal rail system within the dockyard. Theres a book written about the history here...

What constitutes 'Line side Equipment' when TOC's often quote it as a reason for delays/canx to services? You often hear of Signal Failures, but surely the signals are line side equipment too? Any explanation welcome! I'm only a humble commuter! :wink: