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Journey by Journey => Shorter journeys in Devon => Topic started by: GBM on May 24, 2023, 06:32:51



Title: Plymouth to Totnes signalling delays again
Post by: GBM on May 24, 2023, 06:32:51
Travelled to Exeter (Okehampton and Barrnstable) yesteday.
Noticed the early trains via and off Plymouth to Newton were delayed by up to 30 minutes with signalling problems, but only on the up line.
Down trains unaffected.
Our train was only 6 late luckily.

Todays early delays up to 30 minutes.

Is the signalling system on the up not liking the early sun!

(Not sure where to post, so mods please move as appropriate)


Title: Re: Plymouth to Totnes signalling delays again
Post by: GBM on May 24, 2023, 06:38:08
Now updated on journeycheck
Delays to services between Plymouth and Totnes
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Plymouth and Totnes trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards Totnes.
Train services running through these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes. Disruption is expected until 09:00 24/05.


Title: Re: Plymouth to Totnes signalling delays again
Post by: GBM on May 24, 2023, 07:25:21
Now pushed back to 11am
Delays to services between Plymouth and Totnes
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Plymouth and Totnes trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards Totnes.
Train services running through these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes. Disruption is expected until 11:00 24/05.

Also knock on delayed up train from Plymouth will be late leaving Paddington for Newquay.


Title: Re: Plymouth to Totnes signalling delays again
Post by: GBM on May 24, 2023, 08:32:16
elays to services between Plymouth and Totnes
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Plymouth and Totnes trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards Totnes.
Train services running through these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes. Disruption is expected until 14:00 24/05.


Title: Re: Plymouth to Totnes signalling delays again
Post by: bobm on May 24, 2023, 09:22:07
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The issue is with Exeter Panel's first up signal E1.  Trains are having to be talked past it at danger.  However it means a train has to pass Totnes Station before the following one can be released from UM230 at Aish.  The delays are occuring because there are eight miles between the two signals.   As you can see a queue quickly develops.

Map from Open Time Trains



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