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« Reply #15 on: January 24, 2022, 02:43:43 pm » |
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I still find it hard to understand the logic of a mixture of old mechanical signalling with that of a modern network all controlled from one ROC▸ . It seems a "pig's ear" of a scheme to me and probably fraught with difficulties.
You need a £100 million computer system, lots of LED lights, a GSM radio system with capability for transmission of telemetry data at high speed, a whistle, a flag and some large bangy things to stick on the rails when it's foggy, so the driver of the £50 million train knows that there's a broken down steam engine ahead. |
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« Reply #16 on: January 24, 2022, 04:24:26 pm » |
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And so that the driver of a steam engine knows that there is a broken down £50 million new train ahead !
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #17 on: February 08, 2022, 07:33:24 am » |
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From Journeycheck Delays to services between Taunton and Exeter St Davids
Due to a fault with the signalling system at Exeter St Davids some lines are closed. Disruption is expected until 09:15 08/02.
Train services between Taunton and Exeter St Davids may be delayed.
Additional Information
The track circuit which allows the signaller to safely see which trains are occupying different sections of track has failed at the western end of Exeter St David's station. This has locked a set of points into one position, meaning some trains can't switch between different tracks.
As a result, the number of available platforms at Exeter St David's that trains can use will be reduced from 6 to 2.
Services between Exeter Central & Barnstaple will start/terminate at Exeter St David's.
Services between Exmouth & Paignton will start/terminate and restart at Exeter St David's.
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« Reply #18 on: February 08, 2022, 11:53:02 am » |
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Services between Exeter Central & Barnstaple will start/terminate at Exeter St David's.
That's quite a truncation - only the first 3 minutes of 71! |
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« Reply #19 on: February 08, 2022, 03:01:32 pm » |
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Services between Exeter Central & Barnstaple will start/terminate at Exeter St David's.
That's quite a truncation - only the first 3 minutes of 71! Still very much worth flagging up - it may be only 4% of the journey time to many, but for those wishing to start their journey at Exeter Central and turning up at their usual time, it's 100% of the journey ruined. |
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« Reply #20 on: February 14, 2022, 07:45:17 am » |
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Delays to services between Truro and Par
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Truro and Par trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.
Train services running through these stations may be delayed. Disruption is expected until 09:30 14/02.
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« Reply #21 on: February 14, 2022, 05:35:27 pm » |
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Delays to services between Truro and Par
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Truro and Par trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.
Train services running through these stations may be delayed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day
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« Reply #22 on: February 14, 2022, 06:12:42 pm » |
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Delays to services between Truro and Par
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Truro and Par trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.
Train services running through these stations may be delayed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day
On investigating the fault, Network Rail have discovered that approximately 100 metres of signalling cable has been stolen.  |
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« Reply #23 on: February 15, 2022, 10:26:45 am » |
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10:15 Truro to Falmouth Docks due 10:39
10:15 Truro to Falmouth Docks due 10:39 will be cancelled.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
(And return trip also cancelled).
12:15 Penzance to London Paddington due 17:29
12:15 Penzance to London Paddington due 17:29 will call additionally at Hayle, Lostwithiel, St Germans and Saltash.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
NOT a signalling issue, so wrong thread.
Could someone perhaps place this is an appropriate thread please!
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« Reply #24 on: March 17, 2022, 07:20:37 am » |
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On journeycheck
Cancellations to services between St Austell and Truro
Due to attempted theft of signalling cables between St Austell and Truro fewer trains are able to run.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 09:30 17/03.
A few cancellations so far.
Now extended to 10h30
Cancellations to services between St Austell and Truro
Due to attempted theft of signalling cables between St Austell and Truro fewer trains are able to run.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 10:30 17/03.
Further extended
Cancellations to services between St Austell and Truro
Due to attempted theft of signalling cables between St Austell and Truro fewer trains are able to run.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 12:30 17/03.
Are services running on radio authorisation to pass the next signal, etc from control. Where is 'control' for the wilderness that is West of Liskeard?
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« Reply #25 on: March 17, 2022, 02:54:47 pm » |
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Cancellations to services between Plymouth and Penzance
Due to theft of signalling cables between St Austell and Truro fewer trains are able to run. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Train services between Plymouth and Penzance may be cancelled or delayed by up to 25 minutes.
Bet the delays wouldn't have been so bad in and around the Thames corridor.
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« Reply #26 on: April 04, 2022, 06:51:50 am » |
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There was signalling cable theft (again) last week?
On today's journeycheck
Delays to services between Plymouth and Lostwithiel
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Plymouth and Lostwithiel trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.
Train services running through these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes. Disruption is expected until 08:00 04/04.
OpenTrainTimes shows 1C50; 1C09 & 1C02 queuing towards Liskeard (Penzance bound).
1A73 at Liskeard (but RealTime Trains not confirming it's at Liskeard as yet).
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« Reply #27 on: April 04, 2022, 09:47:42 am » |
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Cancellations to services between Plymouth and Lostwithiel Due to a fault with the signalling system between Plymouth and Lostwithiel trains have to run at reduced speed on some lines towards Lostwithiel. Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes. Disruption is expected until 10:00 04/04. Much red on RealTime Trains (Departures from Liskeard) https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/detailed/gb-nr:LSK/2022-04-04/0805 |
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« Reply #28 on: April 04, 2022, 03:59:58 pm » |
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Didn't spot this later addition -
Delays to services between Bodmin Parkway and Liskeard
Following a fault with the signalling system between Bodmin Parkway and Liskeard all lines towards Lostwithiel are now open.
Train services running through these stations are returning to normal but some services may still be delayed. Disruption is expected until 22:00 04/04.
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« Reply #29 on: April 05, 2022, 07:39:34 am » |
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Yes, we are now on to the 3rd incidence of theft of signalling cables within the past month.
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