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There still seems to be no information of the plans anywhere. But time has passed and i assume the CIS has gone in! And that the refurb is nearlly finsihed. I keep trying to find some pictures somewhere but to no avail! I need to try get down there soon!

Yes it is very dull dark and gloomy in penzance. Maybe cover the 3rd platform and bring it into the main concourse. I always found it weird being outside leading on to the pavement

Where can u see the plans? Or are they for the "in the know"

I think with the eltrification that it needs to be extended to Plymouth. Devon and Cornwall are really suffering with this proposal jobs will decline, economy will decrease etc. All of the area is going to suffer due to the goverments lack of sight beyond Exeter, they think the country stops at...

Do you think it would essentailly be better if they resplit into two franchises again? Having Wessex and GW? From my recall i remember Wessex getting stick for the franchise they operated, so maybe the Franchise is diffcult to "get right" I wasnt a big fan of the franchise merging at first...

Is it fair to say that with the tender process of the Greater Western franchise for 2013 onwards, that First will be the ultimate winner in the end? Or is it fair game? I dont see how they would risk losing the franchise by this course of action to have more long term goals and aims only for it...

What happened to the Portishead reopening? How did the trail in September do?

Ahhh! I thought what i was reading was really weird. I misread it sorry. Prob confusing with Serpell:oops::oops:

Had the Beeching act not occured. What would be the state of the rail network in the UK at this moment in time. Would the lines marked for closure still have closed or do you feel some lines would still be operating today? Was it a nessecary process in order to save the railways do you think...

How far north from Bere Alston is there still intact track? I have seen on google maps that the track still continues further for quite a bit. I was just wondering for how long. And i assume this is the line to Tavistock.

Does anyone have any pictures of the new developments the past month. ie. the toliets and CIS system? Or know anywhere were i can see them? I really want to see how the station is progressing.

Would it be feesable to run passenger services from Bodmin Parkway to Bodmin Central if the line was reopened to National Rail? Especially if the proposed extension to Wadebridge was built. It would be more feesable and i think could generate enough passengers Plymouth Saltash Liskeard...

Any developments on the CIS, being installed? Wish i could try see what it will look like. But hey ho.

Is the Looe branch actually connected to the Cornish Main Line? Eveytime i go past it , Platform 3 seems to be across the road and on a differnent line. Is it connected? I would assume it was as the units would never be able to come off for matenance etc. For example if i was a train company...

What is happening with the Exeter to Okehampton National Rail service becoming a regular service? I was under the assumption that over year ago they stated that the service would begin operated by FGW. What is happening to it? Is it still a Sunday Rover service?

Class 142's, they are soo soo old and i am suprised they are still operating to this date. They are very uncomfortable, they sort of shake and i dont see why the 166's can be given to south-west operations. If they can operate here that is. Are there any plans to get rid of them soon? But...

Vey true! would not be fair to people to arrive in a nice moderinsed looking station and walk out to concrete jungle

Thank god! I hate them screens. Horrible and very outdated, i mean how they lasted this long was incredable lol. I remember the same screens when i was like 6 years old getting the early morning train to Glasgow Central. I mean the grey bit on the ticketing desks is awful and removing that...

Thanks, thats cleared up a few things. Where are they putting the toliets do you know? I heard they were thoose 20p toliets. Hopefully they sort the subway out and moderisne the look and they will have a decent station under the circumstances

What is the actual achievement of the improvements that are occuring at Plymouth? They have extended the station concourse towards the car park, incorparted the Cash Machine into the building. But there is no new seating, no toliets which are needed badly. The new bit looks nice and modern but...