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« on: February 13, 2019, 14:56:42 »

In case anyone is not aware, Whiteball tunnel is being closed for repairs 18/2-9/3 and Marley tunnel is closed on 17/2 then single line working until 9/3.

2.5.2 Impact to Train services
No trains can run between Exeter St. Davids and Taunton.
Selected HSS (High Speed Services) services to be diverted via Castle Cary, Yeovil Pen Mill, Yeovil Junction, Axminster, Honiton and Exeter Central, reversing to regain booked route at Exeter St. Davids.

West services from Bristol Temple Meads to terminate and restart at Taunton. Some HSS services to start / terminate at Taunton and Exeter St. Davids.
Reduction in services between Newton Abbot, Totnes and Plymouth due to the single line working.
2.5.3 Impact to other TOC (Train Operating Company) services
Cross-country services to start and terminate at Taunton and Exeter St. Davids. RRS required between Taunton and Exeter St. Davids. Reduction in services between Exeter, Plymouth and the West.
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« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2019, 16:16:03 »

Flagged up at  http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/coffeeshop/index.php?topic=20364.msg256775#msg256775 but worthy of an echo / ping to the top of the pile

In case anyone is not aware, Whiteball tunnel is being closed for repairs 18/2-9/3 and Marley tunnel is closed on 17/2 then single line working until 9/2.

That's until 9/3 - both due to finish on same day


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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2019, 17:56:11 »

Flagged up at  http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/coffeeshop/index.php?topic=20364.msg256775#msg256775 but worthy of an echo / ping to the top of the pile

In case anyone is not aware, Whiteball tunnel is being closed for repairs 18/2-9/3 and Marley tunnel is closed on 17/2 then single line working until 9/2.

That's until 9/3 - both due to finish on same day




Apologies, had a quick look and couldn’t see it anywhere and yes, a typo in the date.
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