Similar but different!
When I was training (bus), I was told that when on diversion you do not stop at any other stops on the diversion route (because you are on diversion).
This of course caused much confusion and annoyance to passengers on board and those waiting at stops as to why when they rang the bell the driver refused to stop!
Still stick to that rule, but have no idea as to whether it has been rescinded or not.  Mushrooms.....

From what I've seen on journeycheck, Westcountry trains on diversions do not stop at anything other than those listed on their original diagram. Unless they're making additional stops because a train was cancelled.
Confusing.........

Had to look that up.
Well within my age group, never really got into them.

Between Warminster/Westbury/Trowbridge and Chippenham/Swindon via Melksham
Planned engineering work will take place between Warminster/Westbury/Trowbridge and Chippenham/Swindon via Melksham from 07:15, Sunday 24 March 2024 to 14:45, Sunday 24 March 2024.
Some lines will be blocked.
Additional Information
* The 0810 Warminster to Swindon will not run. A replacement bus will run EARLIER as follows:
Warminster 0728 - Dilton Marsh 0743 - Westbury 0753 - Trowbridge 0811 - Melksham 0826 - Chippenham 0846. A connecting rail service will depart Chippenham at 0926 to Swindon 0938
* The 0912 Swindon to Westbury will not run. A replacement bus will run as follows:
Chippenham 0928 - Melksham 0948 - Trowbridge 1003 - Westbury 1018. A connecting rail service will depart Swindon at 0902 to Chippenham 0913
* The 1058 (departing 1132) Weymouth to Swindon will terminate Chippenham at 1340. A connecting rail service will depart Chippenham at 1426 to Swindon 1438
* The 1342 Swindon to Westbury will start from Chippenham at 1357. A connecting rail service will depart Swindon at 1329 to Chippenham 1339
Last Updated:05/02/2024 13:17

10:46 Westbury to Swindon due 11:34
10:46 Westbury to Swindon due 11:34 will be cancelled.
This is due to a shortage of train crew.

11:42 Swindon to Westbury due 12:23
11:42 Swindon to Westbury due 12:23 will be cancelled.
This is due to a shortage of train crew.

The Truro park and ride contract I believe is up for renewal this month.

And only 15? for Cornwall.
8 for the Truro Park and Ride.
Unfortunately with routine services, etc, at least 9 would have been better, so still expect to see frequent diesel deckers on replacement duties.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/cornwall-amps-up-on-climate-ambitions-as-funding-announced-for-county-s-first-electric-buses/

Our daughter returned to Norfolk this week, having stayed with us for a week.
We took the 0503 Penzance to Plymouth train (5 cars) - lightly loaded.
Very friendly and helpful train manager.
Announcements at each stop advising of the rail replacement services at Plymouth.
Frequent trolley visits.
Really missing no bacon baps.
Seems they are still a very much in demand requirement.
In view of the prices charged on board, one wonders why GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) don't sell them if there is money to be had.
Anyhow.
Fortunately platform 4 was used at Plymouth, so straight across the tarmac to the barriers.
A very thorough ticket check and exit to find a Totnes coach.
I'd noted the Totnes - Paddington was listed 5 cars (had been 9 all week), so wanted seats from the outset.
Several busses outside at Plymouth.
A half full Totnes bus left, and with no Ivybridge call, we reached Totnes in very good time.
All trains scheduled to arrive and leave from platform 2 there unfortunately, so I took my time with the stairs.
The Cardiff unit turned up but only 2 coaches.
Investigated the signal box cafe and was pleased to see so much choice and freshly cooked breakfasts to boot.
A sausage bap went down so well I went back for a second to confirm it was good.
The Paddington arrived on time, so no problem getting a seat.
Ticket inspection done before Exeter, with an apology at each stop for the 5 cars, so no reservations.
By Exeter we were well loaded, and by Tiverton very well loaded.
Again trolley service was good, as were the apologies from the train manager for short form today.
A further ticket inspection after Taunton, with 'miscreants' on fixed time trains being advised not to do it again as they were not on their allocated train.
A patch of rough riding on the Westbury divert line westbound, (no problem eastbound) and a stop outside Reading to allow a long freight to pass ahead.
On the opposite platform at Reading a late running Worcester train had arrived a few minutes before us, so fortunately took most of the Paddington bound passengers, so we made up a few minutes with a quicker stop.
Another stop outside Paddington and a change of platform meant we were 5 late in.
Daughter having gone to the Elizabeth line, I had intended catching the same train back to Penzance, but that had now changed to platform 1, so trotted around the corner and embarked on a full 1203.
Many announcements for the pullman lunch, plus staff walking around with the menu.
No ticket check between London and Tiverton.
Having overdone the feeding at Totnes I couldn't do justice to a pullman, so settled for a rather peppery chicken salad sandwich.
A very large crowd disembarked at Tiverton and I joined them in going to the well organised replacement busses.
A full coach to Plymouth, and by the smallest of margins I made the 1520 from platform 4 again to Penzance.
The irony of that being 9 cars was not lost on me. Could have done with that going to London, not on a Cornish shuttle.
No ticket check between Plymouth and Penzance either.
Could have done with a few rail bus coordinators at Plymouth in the morning directing passengers to either the Totnes or Tiverton vehicles; as it was we were left to our own devices.
Excellent but tiring day out.

https://www.somerset.gov.uk/news/somerset-to-get-25-new-electric-buses-for-the-countys-network-in-major-14-7m-investment/
((Vehicles for Taunton))
New electric buses will serve communities in the county thanks to a joint funding bid by Somerset Council and First Bus South and huge investment from the operator.

The 25 new double-decker and single decker buses will be funded by a £2.2 million grant from the Department for Transport’s (DfT^» (Department for Transport - about)) Zero Emission Bus Regional Area scheme, along with a £12.5 in investment from First Bus South which operates Buses of Somerset, so are coming to Somerset at no extra cost to the Council.

The buses will operate from First Bus South’s Hamilton Road depot in Taunton which is being upgraded to include charging infrastructure.
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Cancellations to services between Newbury and Bedwyn
Due to a points failure between Newbury and Bedwyn fewer trains are able to run on all lines.
Train services running through these stations will be cancelled. Disruption is expected until 10:00 20/03.
Customer Advice
We are sorry for the delay to your journey today.


Can you tell me more about the incident?
Due to a points failure at Bedwyn we are currently unable to operate the Newbury to Bedwyn shuttle.

Network Rail engineers are heading to site to assess the issue.

High speed services will stop at stations between between Newbury and Bedwyn where possible

Delays to services between Didcot Parkway and Swindon
Due to a speed restriction over defective track between Didcot Parkway and Swindon trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards Swindon.
Train services running through these stations will be delayed. Disruption is expected until 12:00 20/03.
Customer Advice
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We are sorry for the delay to your journey this morning. Due to a section of defective track between Didcot Parkway and Swindon, trains towards Swindon have to run at a reduced speed. Network Rail are working to fix the fault. We will update this page with more information when we have it.

Delays to services between Didcot Parkway and Swindon
Due to a speed restriction over defective track between Didcot Parkway and Swindon trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards Swindon.
Train services running through these stations will be delayed. Disruption is expected until 12:00 20/03.
Customer Advice
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We are sorry for the delay to your journey this morning. Due to a section of defective track between Didcot Parkway and Swindon, trains towards Swindon have to run at a reduced speed. Network Rail are working to fix the fault. We will update this page with more information when we have it.

Cancellations to services between Swindon and Didcot Parkway
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Swindon and Didcot Parkway fewer trains are able to run on the line towards Didcot Parkway.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 09:00 19/03.

(Mods please move if there is a more appropriate area (thank you)

Our local media have been highlighting the probable delays with the Old Oak HS2^▸ (The next High Speed line(s)) Interchange building.
Also talk from said media that West Country trains could be sent into Euston to avoid the delays and possible bus replacement or shuttle replacement into Paddington.

Unfortunately behind a paywall

16:25 Looe to Liskeard due 16:51
16:25 Looe to Liskeard due 16:51 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.