A combination of 'already running late'
GWR▸ services being diverted (between Exeter St David's and Castle Cary, via Yeovil) and the single track sections of The Mule caused havoc to the 'normal
SWR» ' services.
As a result of this havoc, a number of SWR services were cancelled throughout the day - therefore, GWR's 1A96 (17:40 Plymouth to London Paddington) was required to call additionally at Pinhoe, Whimple and Feniton.
The first ever GWR
IET▸ to call at Pinhoe in public service! 19:05 20/03/2023