you need to look at Network Rail, who managed BHM. 

And number 9 has signage in the style of the National Express Group, C2C colours, but it doesn't appear to be a C2C station.

I know it, but by the rules I can't say.

8.  Taunton, north side.

There's always a Taunton!

Luckily there hasn't been an epidemic in TVSC^» (Thames Valley Signalling Centre - about). 

The Acton workstation signaler's relief didn't turn up, the outgoing bobby worked over his time as there was no one else available to run the station, so it had to be shut down.

Point of order, why all the talk of RMT^▸ (National Union of Rail, Maritime & Transport Workers)?

The shortage of DRIVERS is as ASLEF^» (Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen - about) matter, guards don't matter as any manager can operate a train.

There is always a standby coach for the 15.27 and 17.00 standby coach for Exeter St David's - Barnstaple direct.

The coach is rarely used as people prefer to squeeze on to the train as it takes 10-15 minutes longer by road.

During high season it is easier to cherry pick people off platform 1 and on to the coach, usually on average 30-35 passengers, especially those with bikes and luggage, as they haven't boarded the train yet - mostly having come off the mainline connection.

During high season there has also been a coach available for the 08.43 and 09.43 Barnstaple - Exeter St David's departures. GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) control have been known to beg Barnstaple station to force people on to the coach to justify the expense of hiring one.  Again people just won't take the coach and would rather stand on a packed train (and complain) than risk missing their connection; and I think this coach may been withdrawn as a result.

It's in the latest Retail Circular; along with the Ride Cornwall fare increase (£13).

As of 00.50, there needs to be an inspection of the infrastructure - especially signalling equipment and electrical supply.
The St Ives branch is likely to remain closed, with St Erth box switched out; the main line is top priority.

No, it doesn't.
As mentioned before as it's a single line station with a (near) hourly departure, there isn't much point.

Plymouth's new bus station is only a COACH station for SCHEDULED services, with bays for 7 coaches only.

In addition, there will be 2 drop off/pick up bays for TOURIST coaches on a roundabout at the bottom of Royal Parade; all scheduled BUS services will depart from the "inadequate shelters on a street".

There will be NO parking available at the coach station - and no alternatives yet available for the HGVs that currently use Bretonside.

Exeter's plans - that I've read about - are broadly the same.

Policy was debated in House of Commons on Monday 11 July.

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Edit to re-direct link - Grahame

GTR also decreed that self certification is null and void, so even 1 day sickness means needing a fit note, which then means a wait to see the GP, who are also in dispute with the government...

Guards who sign Exeter St Davids - Barnstaple are.

The North Western at Liverpool Lime Street is the former hotel.

EU^» (European Union - about) funding for projects...?